AGENDA DATE: 10/21/2026
TITLE:
2027 Legislative Priorities
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Review and approve the County’s 2027 state legislative priorities
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Herrick, Kilroy, Douglas
PRESENTER (S): Emily Kilroy, Andy Herrick, and David Blount (Deputy Director / Legislative Director, Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission)
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Each year, the Board of Supervisors considers and approves a set of legislative priorities to pursue in the upcoming General Assembly session. The Board then discusses these priorities with the County's General Assembly delegation and submits the priorities to the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC), the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo), and the Virginia Municipal League (VML).
At its September 2 meeting, the Board reviewed the outcomes of the 2026 General Assembly session and discussed priorities for the 2027 session. The discussion yielded the proposed 2027 Legislative Program (Attachment A) and 2027 Legislative Positions (Attachment B).
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission - To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all community members through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: During the work session, the Board will review the proposed Legislative Program and Position documents and provide final feedback to staff in advance of the Legislative Forum.
BUDGET IMPACT: There are no specific or identifiable budget impacts associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that, following review, the Board adopt the proposed 2027 Legislative Program (Attachment A) and Legislative Positions (Attachment B) with any desired amendments.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Proposed 2027 Legislative Program
B - Proposed 2027 Legislative Positions