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
GASB has issued a new standard requiring state and local governments to present direct borrowings and direct placements of debt separately from other types of
Over the past decade, American communities have become all too familiar with the scourge of addiction – in particular, opioid abuse. This unique and deadly
HB 1204 (Hugo) would require that certain property be assessed based on use value rather than fair market value in certain localities meeting specified population
Governor Ralph Northam released his final amendments to legislation from the 2018 regular session on Monday, April 9. Gubernatorial amendments to 53 bills (including House
HB 1204 (Hugo) would require that certain property be assessed based on use value rather than fair market value in certain localities meeting specified population
Solar tax exemption SB 902 (Lucas), a bill introduced at VACo’s request, would provide more local flexibility in the tax treatment of solar facilities. Under
Pictured from left to right – Madison County Supervisor Amber Foster, Grayson County Supervisor Tom Revels, Stafford County Supervisor Cindy Shelton, and VACo Executive Director
The 2018 RWJF County Health Rankings are here! Each year, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R)—a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and
Photo Credit: Brad Deel Drone Photography & Videography The Birch Knob Observation Tower was completed in December of 2003 by the United States Forest Service
National County Government Month (NCGM), held each April, is an annual celebration of county government. Since 1991, the National Association of Counties has encouraged counties
VACo Board Member and Rockingham County Supervisor Billy Kyger (left) receives the Service to Youth Award from Governor Ralph Northam and the Virginia YMCA for
From left to right – Nicci Edmondston (Cumberland County Administrator/Finance), Vivian Seay Giles (Cumberland County Administrator), Khaki LaRiviere (VACo), and Roxanne Salerno (Financial Services Associate)
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