Personnel & appointments in Virginia local government
What Virginia city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about personnel & appointments — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,547 Virginia meetings since 2024 covered personnel & appointments. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Virginia with the most personnel & appointments activity
- Richmond City Public Schools, VA (68)
- Suffolk, VA (53)
- Arlington Public Schools, VA (48)
- Alexandria City Public Schools, VA (46)
- Hampton, VA (45)
- Colonial Heights, VA (41)
- Montgomery County Public Schools, VA (41)
- Scottsville, VA (37)
- Norfolk Public Schools, VA (37)
- Falls Church, VA (35)
- Petersburg, VA (34)
- Newport News Public Schools, VA (33)
Latest matching meetings
Grayson County supervisors to consider recreational access grant and data center policy
The Grayson County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss a resolution requesting grant funding to improve public boat access at Independence and review a draft policy on data centers. The board will also consider reappointments to county committees and receive reports from county staff and local agencies.
Council to discuss sewer financing, banner program, paving contracts
The Front Royal Town Council work session on September 8, 2026, includes discussion and potential action on several items: canceling the September 14 work session, a memorandum of understanding with American Legion Post 53 for the military tribute banner program, scheduling a public hearing for sewer project…
City Council holds closed session to discuss appointments and land use
The Colonial Heights City Council will hold a special closed meeting to discuss appointments to several boards and the performance of the City Manager. The Council will also discuss the disposition of a portion of city right-of-way adjacent to 840-880 W. Roslyn Road.
Board to adopt 2027 legislative priorities and amend school budget
The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors will consider adopting legislative priorities for the 2027 General Assembly session, amend the school budget by reducing $1,140,662, and hold a second reading on stormwater fee changes. The consent agenda includes routine items like budget amendments, grant acceptances, and…
Chesterfield Electoral Board to approve August minutes and appoint officers
The Chesterfield County Electoral Board will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings and appoint officers of election for upcoming elections. The board will also discuss preparations for the November general election.
Council to vote on street vacations, fee changes, and appointments
The Alexandria City Council is holding a legislative meeting with a closed session, proclamations, oral reports, and a large action docket. Key items include first readings of ordinances to vacate public rights-of-way on Kent Place, amend bad check fees, and adjust personal property tax due dates for furloughed…
Council to weigh golf course netting, traffic safety measures
The Herndon Town Council work session includes discussions on protective netting at the Herndon Centennial Golf Course Hole #9, covering data review and mitigation options, and a discussion on traffic calming, crosswalks, and e-bike safety. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss prospective candidates…
Council to discuss 1% sales tax referendum and school capital needs
The Roanoke City Council and School Board will hold a joint meeting to discuss the school budget, capital needs, and a proposed 1% sales tax referendum. Later, the Council will consider accepting grant funds for a drug prosecutor, VDOT transportation funds, and other routine items, and will hold several closed…
Board to consider pausing Technology District applications
The Orange County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular meeting, including a public hearing on a postponed special use permit (SUP-2026-00527) and two new public hearings. The board will also discuss referring the Technology District to the Planning Commission and a mechanism to pause all Technology District…
Rezoning of 42.26 acres to DR-4 residential; special events regs amended
The Town Council will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to special events and demonstrations regulations and a rezoning request for a 42.26-acre portion of a 97.8-acre property (14-A-80) from OSR, DR-1, DR-2, and BP to DR-4, subject to proffered conditions. The council will also honor Town Manager Keith…
School board to vote on religious exemptions, personnel report, and policy 2-4.4
The Montgomery County School Board will hold a work session with a closed session for student, personnel, and legal matters, followed by a regular session. The board will vote on two religious exemption applications, a personnel report, and Policy 2-4.4, and will receive reports on student achievement and the…
School board regular session with closed personnel discussion
The Montgomery County Public Schools Board is holding a regular session that includes a closed session to discuss personnel items, followed by routine approvals of minutes and bill payments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy decisions or public hearings listed.
School Board to adopt revised FY 2027 budget with $1.1M state revenue increase
The Alexandria City School Board will consider adopting a revised FY 2027 Combined Funds Budget that adds $1.1 million in state revenue and matching expenditures for staff bonus payments. The board will also vote on a consent calendar that includes a contract award for the 1701 N. Beauregard 5th Floor Renovation…
Council to consider data center zoning, landfill gas lease, and UDO text amendment
The Fredericksburg City Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment and special use permit for a proposed data center at 1500 Gateway, and will consider a site lease for landfill gas recovery with Terreva Stafford RNG, LLC (postponed to September 22). The Council will also take a first read on a text…
Council to confirm Town Administrator controls staff scheduling and maintenance priorities
The Town Council will review the status of a lapsed Certificate of Appropriateness for the former bus station property, which requires a new application. Administration requests Council confirm that the Town Administrator, not individual members, handles employee supervision and leave. Council is also asked to…
School board to decide on repurposing Norfolk Highlands Primary School
The Chesapeake School Board will meet on August 24, 2026, to consider repurposing Norfolk Highlands Primary School into an Early Childhood Education Center, approve consent agenda items including policy and bylaw changes, and receive reports on the budget and school readiness. The meeting includes a closed session for…
Board to review June bills, expenditures, and program reports
The Henry-Martinsville Social Services Board will convene for its August 24, 2026 meeting to review and approve administrative bills and expenditures for June 2026, hear committee reports, and receive updates on benefits, services, and fraud. The agenda includes a closed session for personnel matters. The attached…
New county administrator sworn in at special ceremony
This is a special ceremonial meeting of the Board of Supervisors to swear in Kevin A. Catlin, D.P.A. as County Administrator. The agenda consists of the oath of office, remarks, a reception, and adjournment to the next regular board meeting on August 26, 2026. No policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
EDA to hear housing study results and consider financial approvals
The Botetourt County Economic Development Authority will hear a presentation on a housing study, consider financial reports and bank statements, and discuss a vice chair appointment. The agenda also includes a virtual presentation on housing study results and routine approvals of minutes and financial documents.
Board of Supervisors holds special meeting with closed session
The Caroline County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting that is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a motion to convene a closed meeting. The closed session is authorized under several Virginia Code sections to discuss personnel, legal counsel consultation, and the award of a public…
Electoral Board to review voting security plan in closed session
The Warren County Electoral Board will meet to approve minutes, hear staff and public comments, and take action on appointing election officers and confirming ADA compliance. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss the Annual Voting Systems Security Plan, as permitted by state law.
Council to review extension services, officer agreements, appointments
The Suffolk City Council is holding a work session to discuss an overview of the Virginia Cooperative Extension, a proposed agreement with constitutional officers, and potential appointments. The agenda also includes proposed items for a closed session, but no specific details are provided.
School board to review end-of-year data, school opening prep, and code of conduct
The West Point Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, starting with a closed session for personnel matters. In open session, they will review end-of-year data, hear a report on school opening preparations, and consider several action items including the student code of conduct…
City Council to hold closed meeting for board appointments
The Colonial Heights City Council is holding a special/closed meeting to discuss and consider appointments to several advisory boards and commissions. After the closed session, the council will vote to return to open meeting and consider motions and resolutions for the appointments. The agenda is otherwise procedural.
School board to hold closed session on director hires
The Newport News School Board is holding a special meeting to discuss candidates for the Director of K-12 Programs and Director of High Schools positions. The agenda consists solely of a closed session, its certification, and adjournment, with no public action items.
School Board to hear summer/back-to-school report and approve personnel actions
The Newport News School Board holds its regular session, primarily acting on a consent agenda (minutes, July revenue/expense reports, personnel report) and a separate personnel actions item. The board will also receive information reports on summer programming and back-to-school efforts, plus a construction progress…
Supervisors to consider zoning changes, library funds, and school carry-forward
The Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including scheduling a public hearing on zoning ordinance amendments, considering a library director salary increase and additional library funding, and approving a resolution honoring a retiring 911 employee. The consent agenda includes…
Library board to elect vice-chair, assign committees, discuss HVAC
The Smoot Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving reports from the director, chairperson, and financial officer, and hearing committee updates. Under new business, the board will elect a vice-chair, make committee assignments, appoint a Friends of the…
Board to consider 1% sales tax referendum for school capital projects
The Grayson County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public comments, and new business. The most consequential item is a resolution to place a 1% local sales tax referendum on the November 2026 ballot, with revenues dedicated solely to school construction and renovation. The board…
School board evaluation committee to review superintendent's report and plan retreat
The Richmond City Public Schools Evaluation Committee is meeting to review the superintendent's end-of-year evaluation report, the evaluation timeline, and school board goals, and to plan the upcoming board retreat. The committee will also enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters such as assignments…
School Board to review safety audit, calendar changes, and personnel actions
The Arlington School Board will hold a closed meeting on personnel and a grievance, followed by an open meeting. The board will vote on consent items including personnel actions, advisory council appointments, and the Emergency Preparedness Management Plan. They will also receive updates on a safety and security…
Hampton City Council to review annual reports and board appointments
The Hampton City Council meets in a work session on August 12, 2026, to hear annual reports from the Fort Monroe Authority and the Office of Youth & Young Adult Opportunities, along with a briefing on the Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study. The council will also consider the Safer Communities…
Board to decide two conditional use permits for equine supply and campground
The Charlotte County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will hold joint public hearings on two conditional use permit applications: one for Wilkinson Equine & Farm Supply and one for Court House Campground. After the hearings, the Planning Commission will make recommendations, and the Board will vote on the…
Board to discuss $1.5M in Q4 budget re-appropriations, including $442K for Fire & Rescue
The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will discuss fourth-quarter re-appropriations for the FY 2026 budget, including transfers for the Sheriff's Office, Fire & Rescue, Parks & Rec, and other departments. The board will also consider appropriating federal asset forfeiture funds and funds for the Commonwealth's…
Council to discuss city seal adoption and EDA grant
The Martinsville City Council will meet on August 11, 2026, starting with a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the City Attorney position and board applications. The regular session will include a proclamation for National Farmer's Market Month, an update from the Blue Ridge Library, and a vote on…
RPS School Board to review contracts over $100k and budget transfers over $10k
The Richmond City Public Schools Board will meet to conduct a business session. The board is scheduled to act on personnel changes, policy recommendations, and high-value financial items.
Herndon Council to consider collective bargaining ordinance
The Herndon Town Council is holding a special meeting with a closed legal session on employment law, followed by a public discussion of Ordinance 26-O-20, which would add a new article on collective bargaining to the town's personnel code. The meeting includes a public comment period and a roundtable discussion.
Electoral Board reviews August election, plans November General Election
The Waynesboro Electoral Board is meeting to review the August 4 election and begin planning for the November 3 General Election. They will discuss ballots, training, and recruiting election officers. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss personnel issues.
Council to consider $494,777 in vehicle and equipment purchases
The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss several purchases, including three replacement vehicles for Public Works and a new sewer camera system, plus appointments to the Joint Towing Advisory Board. The agenda also includes a zoning ordinance amendment for outdoor dining areas and an update on the…
Library Board to hold closed meeting on personnel matter
The Library Board is meeting to discuss a personnel matter in a closed session, as permitted by Virginia law. No other business is on the agenda.