Virginia Association of Counties

06/05/2026

June 5 County Connections released -https://www.vaco.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/connections60126.pdf

06/05/2026

Congratulations to Surry County for earning a VACo Achievement Award!

It was Surry County's third overall award with all three coming since 2022. The winning program was titled, "From Legacy to Leadership: Transforming Surry County Government Through ERP Innovation."

05/28/2026

Congratulations Dean! Well deserved!

Congratulations to Dean Lynch from Sorensen’s 2014 Political Leaders Program on his election as a member of Sorensen’s Advisory Board for a term ending December 31, 2028.

Dean is the Executive Director of the Virginia Association of Counties, previously serving VACo as Deputy Executive Director, Legislative Director, and Director of Local Government Affairs. He also served in Governor Mark Warner’s cabinet as Deputy Secretary for Health and Human Resources.

VACo’s mission is to “support county officials and to effectively represent, promote and protect the interests of counties to better serve the people of Virginia.”

05/25/2026

Today and every day we remember and honor the fallen heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We are the home of the free because of the brave.

05/22/2026

May 22 County Connections released -https://www.vaco.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/connections51526.pdf

05/08/2026

May 8 County Connections released -https://www.vaco.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/connections50126.pdf

04/24/2026

April 24 County Connections released -https://www.vaco.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/connections41526.pdf

03/26/2026

March 26 County Connections released -https://www.vaco.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/connections31526.pdf

03/11/2026

March 11 County Connections released -https://www.vaco.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/connections30126.pdf

02/26/2026

February 26 County Connections released -https://www.vaco.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/connections21526.pdf