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
VACo | VAPDC County Government Day Bulletin FY 2014 – 2016 Budget Update Governor Terry McAuliffe began the current fiscal year (FY 2016) by tackling
Tuesday, February 3, 2015 Bill limiting county meals tax flexibility defeated On January 30, the House Counties, Cities and Towns Committee defeated HB 1949 (Poindexter),
It’s been a fast and furious start to the General Assembly Session here at VACo. Our Legislative Team has worked hard advocating on a slew
Friday, January 30, 2015 VACo opposes major changes to local government grievance procedures ACTION VACo opposes HB 1744 (Hugo), which seeks to make several changes
Thursday, January 29, 2015 Bill legalizing cultivation of industrial hemp advances HB 1277 (Yost), which allows for the licensed cultivation of industrial hemp, was reported
Thursday, January 29, 2015 VACo supports election equipment funding proposal ACTION The Governor’s amendments to the budget propose a one-time investment of $28 million in
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 VACo opposes major changes to Local Government Grievance procedures VACo opposes HB 1744 (Hugo), which seeks to make several changes to
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 VACo opposes bill requiring preliminary approval of rezoning requests by staff – up for consideration Wednesday ACTION VACo opposes HB 2262
Thursday, January 22, 2015 VACo tackles several troublesome local tax bills There are several troublesome tax bills that could pose significant fiscal impacts to local
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 Bill would waive stormwater fees for religious and nonprofit organizations HB 1293 (Morris) requires localities to waive stormwater utility fees for
Thursday, January 15, 2015 Governor McAuliffe touts economic development In his State of the Commonwealth Address, Governor Terry McAuliffe urged the Republican-controlled General Assembly to
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 2015 General Assembly set to convene; look for Capitol Contact on Tuesdays and Thursdays The 2015 General Assembly session will span
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