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
SB 495 (McClellan), which would significantly revise the current process for removal of public officers from office, has passed the Senate. A companion measure, HB
Three Presidents – Kim Callis, VAPDC President; Meg Bohmke, VACo President; Jon Stehle, VML President – prepare for Local Government Day. Thank you to all
The 2022 graduates of the VACo Chairpersons’ Institute. Not pictured – Clyde DeLoach, Patrick County; Debbie Donehey, Rappahannock County; and Margaret Franklin, Prince William County
By Adrianna Dimperio and Rebecca Naurath, Draper Aden Associates* Understanding water and wastewater rate trends is crucial for public utilities and municipalities, including counties, across
HB 626 (Roem) creates new and more stringent land use disclosure requirements for local government officials. These requirements apply to the governing body, the planning
HB 1362 (Wiley) would make operation of short rentals, which is defined as the “… provision of a room or space that is suitable or
HB 1010 (Durant), as introduced, would have imposed new restrictions on the local budget process by requiring a referendum if growth in real estate assessments
Legislation that would erode local school board authority in regard to the creation of public charter schools is meeting different outcomes in the House of
HB 633 (Carr) would have expanded the current authority of any locality to reduce the speed limit to less than 25 miles per hour, but
HB 1010 (Durant) would impose new restrictions on the local budget process by requiring a referendum if growth in real estate assessments would generate more
Budget proposals are being considered by the House Appropriations Committee and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee; both are scheduled to report their respective budgets on
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