AGENDA DATE: 8/5/2026
TITLE:
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Review of 2026 Legislative Program and Initial Discussion of 2027 Legislative Program
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Review the Board's 2026 Legislative Program and begin discussion of 2027 Legislative Program
ITEM TYPE: Regular Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Henry, Herrick, Kilroy, Douglas
PRESENTER (S): Andy Herrick; Emily Kilroy; David Blount, Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, Deputy Director / Legislative Director
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Each year, the Board considers and approves a set of legislative priorities to pursue in the upcoming General Assembly session. The Board then meets with the County's local delegation from the General Assembly to discuss these priorities and submits them to the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC), the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo), and the Virginia Municipal League (VML). This discussion will be the first of three anticipated Board discussions to develop priorities for the 2027 General Assembly session.
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: Staff will review the outcomes of the County's 2026 Legislative Priorities (Attachment A), along with the County's full 2026 Legislative Program, including the 2026 Legislative Principles (Attachment B). For reference, last year's Legislative Positions are also provided as Attachment C. Staff will facilitate an initial discussion of the 2027 session.
BUDGET IMPACT: There are no specific, identifiable budget impacts.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that following the presentation, the Board provide direction to staff in preparation for the 2027 legislative session.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - 2026 Legislative Priorities: General Assembly Outc...
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