RICHMOND (June 21, 2024)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Boyle as Deputy Director. Boyle joined VACo on July 1, 2016, and has been an integral part of
RICHMOND (June 21, 2024)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Boyle as Deputy Director. Boyle joined VACo on July 1, 2016, and has been an integral part of
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 2 pm, Governor Ralph Northam conducts press briefings viewable live on Facebook or at the Virginia Public Media (VPM)
The 2020 legislation session saw 2,830 bills and resolutions introduced. Of these, 1,291 passed both the House of Delegates and Senate and are currently on
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ways that state and local governments are being asked to combat the spread of this virus, the Department
The Office of Children’s Services is requesting comments on a proposed State Executive Council (SEC) policy that would require local Community Policy and Management Teams
Pictured from left: Firefighter and Paramedic Wayland Hudgins, Lieutenant Daniel Stamp and Firefighter and Paramedic Colin McCann. The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and medical
Amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic countless communities across the globe have been impacted. We know our counties (cities, public agencies) are working tirelessly to address
From: Dean Lynch & Phyllis Errico To: VACo Board of Directors Re: Guidance from the Local Government Attorneys of Virginia Many of you have contacted
LOVEwork at Humpback Bridge. The “L” was created with historic bricks from the area. The “O” is a gear from one of the old paper
By Bob Babyok | Supervisor | Louisa County Supervisors’ Certification Graduate | Class of 2019 My definition of Professional Certification. A person accredited by a
A message from VACo Partner – Voices for Virginia’s Children. Contact Lauren Snellings for more information. The 2020 Census is just around the corner. The
The General Assembly approved compromise conference reports on the FY 2020 “caboose” and 2020-2022 biennium budgets on Thursday, March 12. Conferees struck an agreement on
HB 785 (Watts and Kilgore) and SB 588 (Hanger and Favola) passed the General Assembly on Sunday, March 8, and are headed to the Governor
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