Board of Supervisors Tracker

A Chesterfield school board member is planning community forums to address racial issues after a student created a racist social media post targeting a Huguenot High School football player.

Chesterfield County will remove the Nunnally Oak, a historic tree planted in 1814 beside the courthouse and grown to 18 feet in circumference, after officials determined that fungal decay and structural damage make it unsafe to keep standing.

Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation will close Henricus Historical Park starting November 9 to accommodate bridge construction over an oxbow as part of the Dutch Gap Park expansion onto the former River's Bend golf course property.

Chesterfield County is developing zoning regulations to control where marijuana retail dispensaries can operate, with a Planning Commission decision expected in December and Board of Supervisors action needed before February 2027.

Chesterfield County revised its polling place policies in June 2026 to bar nonpartisan organizations like RVA Indivisible from setting up, raising questions about civic access to voters.

Chris Workman, Chesterfield County's inspection and floodplain manager, balances a 12-year career protecting residents from flood risks with a lifelong passion for astronomy pursued through membership in the Richmond Astronomical Society.

Chesterfield County's Planning Commission voted unanimously to begin drafting zoning rules governing where recreational marijuana dispensaries can operate in the county, ahead of Virginia's retail sales launch in July 2027.

The Chesterfield County Planning Commission unanimously endorsed the 200-acre Nunnally Village mixed-use development at Hull Street and Otterdale roads, moving the project closer to Board of Supervisors approval.

Chesterfield County conducted a full-scale disaster response exercise on October 17 at its airport to test how emergency responders coordinate during a major incident.

Chesterfield County residents can ask final questions about the "1 For Schools" sales tax referendum at a Monday Facebook Live, with Halloween celebrations throughout the week including Spooktacular on Tuesday and multiple Saturday events.

Chesterfield County placed fourth in the 2026 Government Experience Awards, a national competition recognizing digital government service excellence.

A Chesterfield school board member is organizing a community forum to address racism in schools following an altered image targeting a Huguenot High School football player that circulated on social media.

Chesterfield County schools superintendent Dr. John Murray was honored by the American Heart Association for expanding heart and brain health initiatives across the district.

A section of Village Square Parkway in Chesterfield County will close October 20-21 for pipe replacement work, with detour routes available.

Chesterfield County police charged an intelligence investigator with misusing the county's Flock surveillance system, crediting a Georgetown Law ethics training program with helping uncover the abuse.

The Chesterfield School Board is distributing student enrollment more evenly between newer and established schools to manage anticipated growth.

The Chesterfield County School Board will vote Oct. 13 on which neighborhoods to assign to West Ridge High School when it opens in 2027, shifting students from overcrowded Cosby and Midlothian high schools.

Chesterfield County voters have until Friday, October 23 to register and request absentee ballots for the November 3 election.

Chesterfield County will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony on November 11 at the County Fairgrounds, featuring keynote speaker Marian Mills and the theme "America 250: Revolutionary Resilience and Resolve."

The Chesterfield Board of Zoning Appeals voted 4-0 to reject WestDulles Properties' appeal of the county's new conditional use permit requirement for data center projects, marking the second such denial this year.

Chesterfield County's courts close Monday and Tuesday for the holiday, while Thursday brings a community meeting on Towne Center's future and the weekend features a Led Zeppelin tribute, airport open house, and historic mining tours.

Chesterfield County residents gathered May 12 for the ribbon-cutting celebration of Cogbill Park, a new Dale District recreational facility featuring an inclusive playground, basketball and pickleball courts, and a walking trail.

Chesterfield County is dedicating a new walkway at Courthouse Green to honor the Revolutionary War troops who served the region.

Chesterfield County will dedicate a brick walkway memorial and Daughters of the American Revolution marker on October 10 at the Historic Courthouse Green to honor Revolutionary War troops who trained there in 1780-1781.

Chesterfield County offers to hold a public hearing on Route 60 intersection improvements between Boulders Parkway and Arcadia Street if concerns cannot be resolved otherwise.

Chesterfield Parks and Recreation is hosting Spooktacular, a free family-friendly Halloween celebration with haunted train rides, live music, bounce houses, and attractions on October 20 at River City Sportsplex.

Groundbreaking ceremony on October 7 officially launched construction of the Fall Line Trail's southern section, a 9.5-mile shared-use path connecting Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Chesterfield County.

Chesterfield County plans to open its first publicly operated domestic violence shelter in January 2028, with approximately 16 beds in a refurbished county-owned building.

Valley Link Transmission proposes a high-voltage transmission line through six counties, and local governments are coordinating resistance to the project.

Chesterfield County residents Rachel Leyco and Jenn Jackson are advocating for a Virginia constitutional amendment to protect same-sex marriage, drawing on their own legal struggles in adopting their biological children.

Fred Gerald Nichols and Paul Lawrence McGee, former owners of Chesterfield County's troubled Shoosmith Landfill, were arrested October 7, 2026, and released on $25,000 bail each after being indicted on felony charges of unlawfully abandoning a waste facility.

A man charged with shooting two Chesterfield police officers in May is returning to court to appeal his bond.

Chesterfield County residents have until October 23 to register to vote for the November 3 general and special election.

Chesterfield County has opened early voting for the 2026 election at multiple locations with various dates and times.

Virginia regulators cited Google's Peanut data center in Chesterfield for seven sediment runoff violations that affected waterways and wetlands between December 2025 and August 2026.

Chesterfield County will host a public meeting October 13 to discuss planned improvements to Hopkins Road and its interchange with Route 150.

Chesterfield County marked the 10th annual GO PURPLE! event to raise awareness about domestic violence and honor community efforts against it.

Chesterfield County will remove the Nunnally Oak, a 212-year-old landmark tree at the Government Complex, and repurpose its wood into benches, commemorative items, and historical artifacts.

A new jury duty scam targeting Chesterfield residents is becoming harder to spot, with scammers asking for smaller amounts of money while using more convincing tactics.

Chesterfield County Police arrested an employee for misusing the department's license plate reader system and databases, reigniting debate over ALPR regulation in Virginia.

A Chesterfield police employee is accused of misusing the department's Flock automated license plate readers, sparking renewed concerns about safeguards for the surveillance technology.

Chesterfield County launched a drone-as-first-responder program in July 2026, deploying unmanned aircraft from three school rooftops to provide live video intelligence at active threats, fires, missing persons, and robberies before ground responders arrive.

Two candidates are competing to finish a Chesterfield school board term.

Chesterfield Public Library patrons will need to enter their library card PIN along with their card number to access Libby, the digital library app, beginning October 7.

Chesterfield County's new Administrator Dr. Kevin Catlin appeared on the county's podcast to discuss his background, reasons for joining, and early observations.

Chester Library will close July 1 for approximately eight months of facility maintenance including a new roof, HVAC system, and interior upgrades, with reopening expected in spring 2027.

Chesterfield County is conducting a study to improve safety at the Curtis and West Street railroad crossing in Chester, with findings expected in 2028 to guide selection between overpass and underpass solutions.

GRTC LINK offers free, on-demand curb-to-curb transit throughout the Clover Dale zone along Hull Street Road in Chesterfield County.

Chesterfield County employees completed a meditation garden at the Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center using volunteer labor, creating a dedicated wellness space for county workers.

Chesterfield County School Board will vote October 13 on which of three boundary options to use for West Ridge High School, opening August 2027.

Federal funding will support construction of a new two-lane road connecting Brad McNeer Parkway to Bailey Bridge Road as part of the Streamline 360/288 project.

Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation hosted a free, family-friendly outdoor festival at Pocahontas State Park on Sept. 26.

Chesterfield County's Board of Supervisors approved a $2.3 billion budget for fiscal year 2027, with the $1.1 billion general fund growing 4.7 percent and focusing on education, public safety, and cybersecurity.

Athena, a Belgian Malinois, has served as an explosives detection canine for the Chesterfield County Police Department since 2018.

Chesterfield Board outlines 2027 legislative priorities focusing on infrastructure funding, school underfunding, and growth management authority.

Chesterfield County will host a public forum on October 27 to discuss data center development, featuring representatives from Google, Chirisa, and Dominion Energy.

A Chesterfield County man accused of shooting two police officers and killing a K-9 during a May domestic dispute was denied bond at a Wednesday hearing.

Chesterfield County supervisors are debating whether to use revenue from Google data centers to cut the car tax rate by nearly half, as residents voice concerns about priorities and timing.

Chesterfield County will hold an American Revolution 250th anniversary event on October 10 featuring a marker unveiling, memorial dedication, and living-history activities.

Law enforcement determined that a reported active threat at Defense Supply Center Richmond in Chesterfield County on Wednesday afternoon was a false alarm, with operations resuming after the all-clear.

Chesterfield County planning staff are offering expanded office hours at library locations from late September through October to gather resident feedback on proposed comprehensive plan changes before a Planning Commission public hearing Oct. 20.

An anonymous donor has offered $1 million to help Chesterfield County prepare for anticipated growth in the Midlothian area.

Chesterfield County hosts outdoor and heritage celebrations this weekend, including Civil War living history at Point of Rocks and Outdoor Fest at Pocahontas State Park on Saturday.

VDOT is spending $120 million on 2026 paving projects in the Richmond District despite diesel prices jumping 55 percent since the Iran war.

Chesterfield voters will choose between a former Fairfax school board member and a first-time candidate for the Clover Hill District seat in a November 3 special election.

Virginia environmental records reveal that Chesterfield's Shoosmith landfill was discharging waste into Swift Creek back in 2021, years before the facility filed for bankruptcy.

Chesterfield County schools need to fund construction and renovations starting in 2027, but Google's three data center campuses won't generate meaningful property tax revenue until after 2035, forcing the county to rely on a sales tax referendum rather than data center revenue for near-term school capital needs.

Chesterfield County supervisors and school officials are weighing two proposed sites to replace the century-old Midlothian Middle School, with one location drawing parent concerns due to its proximity to Google's planned data center campus.

Chesterfield County Sheriff Karl Leonard is urging the state to address mental illness through health support rather than criminal incarceration, citing a case where a woman in crisis spent three days in county jail without receiving needed psychiatric treatment.

Vans, a longtime local pet, is featured in an adoption spotlight and seeking a permanent home.

Chesterfield County is among the first Virginia localities to receive newly redesigned EBT cards with chip-and-tap security features, chosen because it experienced the seventh-highest benefit theft losses in the state.

Early voting for Chesterfield County's November 3 general election begins September 18, with expanded voting windows and multiple locations.

Record diesel prices in Virginia are forcing Chesterfield County's food bank to redirect funds from food purchases to fuel costs, threatening the organization's ability to serve growing client demand.

Chesterfield County's draft updated comprehensive plan proposes roughly 10 percent less residential density and 7.5 percent less commercial density countywide, with the biggest reductions in Bermuda and Matoaca districts south and west of Route 288.

The county expanded its real estate tax relief program to help more seniors and disabled residents starting next year.

Virginia law no longer lets localities ban solar development outright, which means every county, Chesterfield included, needs rules for how it will handle solar proposals.

Chesterfield County officials announced that construction on the $565 million Powhite Parkway extension will begin this winter, with the nine-mile project slated for completion in 2034.

Chesterfield County ranked No. 2 in the 2026 Digital Counties Survey among mid-sized U.S. counties, reflecting its commitment to technology-driven government services.

A woman is charged with fatally shooting two VDOT contractors at a work site in Chesterfield County in July; authorities believe she fled to North Carolina.

Chesterfield County hosts four community events this week: planning input sessions Wednesday on the county's future and a school funding referendum, a free movie night Friday, and a history day Saturday.

Route 288 ramps in Midlothian will close nightly from September 8–10.

A Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission foundation launched in May helps local organizations and governments apply for state, federal, and philanthropic grants.

Chesterfield County is covering GLP-1 weight-loss medications for about 8% of its employees as a long-term cost-management strategy, citing the drugs' potential to prevent more expensive chronic health conditions.

A Chesterfield County judge dismissed all charges against a man accused of shooting inside Shamrock Pub after finding his right to a speedy trial was violated.

County and school leaders outlined the mechanics and rationale for a 1 percent sales tax referendum on the November ballot, expected to generate up to 70 million dollars annually for school construction and maintenance projects.

The Community Cup, a free regional soccer tournament featuring food trucks, live entertainment, and first responder engagement, returns to River City Sportsplex on October 3, 2026.

Chesterfield County operates 88 Flock Safety license plate cameras through a 2029 contract, generating crime-solving results but sparking privacy concerns among residents and advocates.

Elizabeth Schultz, a former Fairfax County School Board member, is running for the Chesterfield County School Board Clover Hill District seat in a special election expected this November.

Chesterfield's Police Service Aide program, launched in 2020 as the first of its kind in Virginia, has produced 40 sworn officers and hired over 137 aides total, offering a structured pathway for young residents to gain law enforcement experience before becoming eligible for full police officer status.

A federal judge has blocked Virginia's law that would have restricted Chesterfield police and other local agencies from cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, allowing existing partnerships to continue while the legal challenge proceeds.

Chesterfield County launches a "Talk, Listen, Call 988" suicide prevention campaign during National Suicide Prevention Month in September, emphasizing open conversation and access to crisis support.

Chesterfield residents can visit the county fair through Saturday, attend the first community meeting about a proposed sales tax for schools Monday evening, and continue farmers market shopping this week.

Dr. Kevin A. Catlin was sworn in on August 24, 2026, as Chesterfield County's new county administrator, becoming the county's first Black county administrator.

Chesterfield County supervisors postponed a vote until September 23 to consider cutting car taxes nearly in half using projected revenue from three Google data center projects, after residents criticized the lack of notice and aired concerns about the developments.

Chesterfield County schools are ending take-home Chromebook access for kindergarten through second grade students, citing research on screen time and reversing a pandemic-era policy.

Construction on Duval Road improvements has begun, with traffic detours now in place.

Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center's Canine Connections program pairs residents with shelter puppies to foster healing and engagement.

Chesterfield County tightened zoning rules in 2026 to require conditional use permits and public hearings for new data centers, effectively halting additional proposals while three previously approved Google projects continue, with one already under construction.

Chesterfield leaders outlined the financial consequences of Google's data center expansion projects for the county.

The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors postponed a vote Wednesday on a proposed amendment that would dedicate data center tax revenues to cutting the county car tax nearly in half, saying board members need more time for public input.

The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors approved a 199-home residential development near Spring Run and Hensley roads Wednesday, with modifications to address connectivity and telecommunications concerns.

The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors will vote Wednesday on two Midlothian development projects: an age-restricted housing community and a hotel near Robious Road.

Chesterfield staff will brief the Board of Supervisors on data center development during the evening portion of the board's meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Residents can submit written questions first, but that form closes at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, the day before. The Data Center Defiance Coalition plans a rally in the courtyard at 5:30 p.m. on the 26th.

Chesterfield County has secured a federal RAISE planning grant to fund design of improvements at the Chippenham Parkway/Hopkins Road interchange and conceptual plans for a road diet on Hopkins Road.

Chesterfield County is planning a federally-funded roundabout at Old Bermuda Hundred Road and Ramblewood Drive, with construction slated to begin in late 2027.

Chesterfield County has allocated local funding to add dual left turn lanes at the Genito and Woolridge intersection, with construction expected in 2029.

VDOT is conducting an environmental impact study for Phase 2 of the Powhite Parkway Extension, which would extend 8 miles from Woolridge Road to Route 360 in Chesterfield County.

Chesterfield County and VDOT have completed a $12.8 million replacement of the aging Dundas Road bridge over G Road, adding pedestrian accommodations between Meadowdale Boulevard and Strathmore Road.

VDOT has approved a new pedestrian crosswalk with safety beacons at the Spring Run Road and Alysheba Lane intersection, with Chesterfield County now pursuing permitting for construction.

Chesterfield County received VDOT approval in April 2026 to install a pedestrian crosswalk at Gateway Centre Parkway following a study conducted in September 2025.

Chesterfield County is studying intersection design options at Fox Club Parkway and Village Square Parkway, moving beyond an initial roundabout proposal to evaluate alternative solutions after community feedback.

Chesterfield County and VDOT are advancing a redesign of the Route 360/Courthouse Road intersection to improve pedestrian safety and reduce traffic conflicts, with construction anticipated in 2030.

Chesterfield County plans to build a roundabout at Chester Road and Hamlin Creek Parkway, with preliminary engineering starting fall 2026 and construction in 2030.

Chesterfield County launched a feasibility study in late March 2026 to evaluate improvements at the Beach Road and Winterpock Road intersection, examining both near-term and long-term alternatives to accommodate future traffic growth.

Chesterfield County is building a new sidewalk on Coalfield Road between Bristol Village Drive and Woolridge Road using Community Connectivity Sidewalk Funds.

Construction continues on The Mondelle, a $160 million Hilton hotel and conference center at Chesterfield's Springline development, expected to open in 2028.

Chesterfield County launched a pedestrian and speed study on Buford Road between Huguenot Road and West Pinetta Drive in February 2026 to evaluate potential speed limit reductions and safety improvements.

Chesterfield County is receiving $2.3 million in federal rail funding for safety improvements at two crossings, as Virginia secures $50 million for statewide passenger rail upgrades.

VDOT has completed cementitious liners on three pedestrian tunnels in Woodlake and is preparing to construct concrete headwalls, with Fiddlers Ridge headwall work starting in mid-September.

Chesterfield County is installing LED lights at two Otterdale Road roundabouts to improve safety and visibility during low-light conditions.

Virginia regulators proposed a $40,000 fine against Condair Group's Chesterfield facility for failing to protect workers from formaldehyde exposure.

Chesterfield County is planning a new traffic signal at the Willis Road and Coach Road intersection along with a shared-use path crossing the railroad to improve connectivity for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, with construction expected to begin in 2029.

Federal funding will support a new shared-use path for bicycles and pedestrians along Enon Church Road between Dodd Park and Perch Point Road in Chesterfield County.

The Central Virginia Transportation Authority is funding a safety improvement project on Route 10 at Route 288 to address a hazardous traffic weaving problem, with construction anticipated to begin in spring 2027.

Chesterfield County plans to build a larger drainage culvert and realign a curve on Belmont Road between Whitepine Road and Corcoran Drive to address chronic flooding.

Chesterfield County Public Schools released a capital needs assessment identifying $850 million in required facility improvements over the next decade, with the district seeking voter approval of a 1% sales tax increase in November to help fund the work.

Chesterfield County will construct a new concrete sidewalk along eastbound River Road from Hickory Road to Attucks Drive, with construction expected to begin in late August 2026.

Chesterfield County is constructing a new sidewalk on Fordham Road from Country Spring Lane to Gregory Drive as Phase E of a multi-phase pedestrian corridor project.

Chesterfield County residents make the most of the final summer week with recreation and parks, while transportation meetings address road improvements and a planned roundabout before school resumes Monday.

A tractor-trailer jackknifed on Route 150 south near Powhite Parkway Wednesday night, closing all southbound lanes and injuring the driver, who was charged with reckless driving.

Chesterfield County appoints Dr. Kevin A. Catlin, a 35-year-old administrator from Michigan, as its next county administrator at a salary of $390,000 annually, beginning Aug. 24.

Seeds from ginkgo trees that survived the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima arrived at Chesterfield County Arboretum in July as part of a global peace initiative.

Chesterfield County is hosting five informational meetings in September to explain the "1 For Schools" 1% sales tax referendum scheduled for the Nov. 3 ballot.

Chesterfield Parks plans to open Phase 2 of Irvin G. Horner Park in summer 2027 with new recreation facilities including a splash pad, pickleball courts, disc golf, archery range, and playground.

Campaign spending in Virginia's swing congressional districts is expected to reach record levels this fall, with media markets covering Chesterfield County bracing for intense and costly races.

Chesterfield County released a draft comprehensive plan update that reduces residential density by nearly 10% and introduces housing affordability strategies including accessory dwelling units, inclusionary zoning, and expanded support programs.

Chesterfield County will hold a public hearing August 18 to present a completed Road Safety Assessment on Riverway Road, which has been identified as having elevated crash risk.

Chesterfield County opened two new elementary schools - Deep Creek and Bensley - in early August 2026, both funded by the county's 2022 Bond Referendum.

Chesterfield County will swear in Dr. Kevin A. Catlin as its new county administrator on August 24, 2026, at the historic 1917 Courthouse, with the ceremony open to the public and livestreamed.

Chesterfield County and neighboring localities lifted one-month-old voluntary water restrictions on August 4, 2026, after James River flows recovered above conservation thresholds.

VDOT will close Speeks Drive in Chesterfield County August 10-12 for pipe replacement work, with detours available for traffic.

Chesterfield County will construct a new pedestrian crossing on Route 1 south of Sherbourne Road, with construction anticipated to begin in 2029 and supported by federal funding.

Dale District Democrats will choose a new Board of Supervisors member on Tuesday, August 4, with the winner nearly certain to prevail in November since no Republican was nominated for the seat left vacant by Jim Holland's October 2025 death.

Chesterfield County will hold an immersive history event to mark the 350th anniversary of Bacon's Rebellion, the 1676 colonial uprising that shaped Virginia history.

Chesterfield County residents can connect with neighbors and emergency services at National Night Out on Tuesday, visit the weekly Farmers Market on Wednesday, and participate in a shred and e-cycling event Saturday at Clover Hill High School.

Chesterfield County Department of Social Services released a video in July 2026 explaining upcoming federal changes to Medicaid and SNAP programs affecting local residents.

Governor Spanberger has restored voting and civil rights to 66,085 formerly incarcerated Virginians since taking office in January, reversing her predecessor's more restrictive process.

Chesterfield County will fund a $47 million drainage and bridge project at two Swift Creek crossings on Otterdale Road to eliminate chronic flooding, with construction expected to start fall 2026.

Chesterfield County is holding a public hearing on a planned sidewalk project on Forest Hill Avenue to gather resident input before construction begins in 2028.

Chesterfield County's comprehensive plan update, known as PlanMod, significantly reduces residential and commercial density to align with infrastructure capacity and community concerns about traffic.

GRTC offers free on-demand transit rides in Chesterfield County's Clover Dale Zone along Hull Street Road.

Chesterfield County Animal Services is waiving all adoption fees on Saturday, August 1, as part of DOGust, the universal birthday celebration for shelter dogs.

Chesterfield's Board of Supervisors approved a $44.3 million contract to build a bridge and roadway across the James River to maintain public access to Henricus Historical Park during Dominion Energy's coal ash removal project.

Former Clover Hill High School Dean of Students Alana Hartman-Hall sued the Chesterfield County School Board on July 27, 2026, claiming her October 2025 termination violated her First Amendment rights after she posted comments on Facebook about Charlie Kirk's death.

Chesterfield County summer interns Julianna Howe and Mark Perkins discuss their internship experiences in a new episode of the county's "Chesterfield Behind the Mic" podcast.

Chesterfield County residents are pressing Google and county officials for greater transparency on three planned data center projects totaling about 1,540 acres and $9 billion investment, citing concerns about water and energy use and a 2018 non-disclosure agreement that kept Google's identity secret until August 2025.

Chesterfield County police launched a Drone First Responders program on July 27, 2026, deploying unmanned aircraft to high-priority emergency calls with explicit privacy safeguards including human pilots, no AI control, public video release within seven days, and automatic 21-day video deletion.

VDOT will close part of Old Centralia Road daily from August 10 to 12 for underground pipe replacement, after moving the work off its original August 3 to 5 dates to avoid disrupting a nearby early voting location.

A Chesterfield man, a DACA recipient since 2013, has been stranded in Mexico for more than nine months after being flagged during a green card interview for a criminal record his family contends belongs to someone else.

West Ridge High School and a $60 million north-south road connector in western Chesterfield County are both scheduled to open in August 2027.

Edith Lumpkin, nearly 96, was inducted into Chesterfield's Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame in June 2026 after contributing more than 1,400 hours to the Police Department and community programs since 2012.

Chesterfield County received 32 achievement awards from the National Association of Counties, with its library system earning the highest individual honor for an opioid recovery resources program.

Chesterfield County Transportation will hold a public hearing Aug. 18 on plans for a roundabout at Alverser Drive and Old Buckingham Road, with written feedback accepted through Aug. 31.

Chesterfield Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on July 23 to place a 1% sales tax referendum on the November ballot to fund school capital projects, potentially raising $65-70 million annually over 20 years.

Chesterfield County is hosting a free nonprofit resource fair Friday at Beulah Recreation Center, bringing together over 30 organizations offering services in senior care, recovery, and health equity.

East West Communities' proposal to build 199 homes on 102 acres near Spring Run Road has won planning commission approval and now heads to the Board of Supervisors, with residents expressing concerns about traffic and school capacity.

Chesterfield County is constructing dual left turn lanes on Lewis Road at Route 10 westbound, with right-of-way acquisition beginning in fall 2026.

Chesterfield County is hosting 16 college interns across 14 county departments for its 2026 Summer Internship Program, which runs May 26 through July 30.

A bankrupt Chesterfield landfill is generating 65,000 gallons of toxic leachate daily, with state officials estimating a $173 million cleanup effort as the investigation continues into contamination flowing toward Swift Creek and the James River.

Matt Mullen, Chesterfield County's assistant director for sports and events, draws on his lifelong sports passion and six years of experience in sports tourism to shape the county's athletic programs and attract major events.

Four years after voters approved Chesterfield's $540 million bond referendum, schools, public safety facilities, libraries, and parks across the county are now under construction or completed, with over $320 million already spent.

Chesterfield County is advancing a residential subdivision rezoning, bond financing for the 860-home Sawmill Station development, and a school sales-tax referendum toward votes this week.

Myra is a narcotics detection K9 officer with the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office bringing specialized experience to the county's drug interdiction efforts.

Chesterfield County ranked No. 2 among mid-sized U.S. counties in the 2026 Digital Counties Survey for its technology-driven government modernization.

Chesterfield County offers three free community events through late July: My First School Bus preparation at libraries, Summer in the Park programs at county parks with music and activities, and a nonprofit resource fair.

Dominion Energy's new transmission line project approved to run through western Chesterfield will require property line adjustments affecting Hallsley and other residents, with construction slated to begin in February 2027.

Chesterfield County will begin construction in August 2026 on a $4.7 million sidewalk project along Midlothian Turnpike from Ruthers Road to Karl Linn Drive.

Chesterfield County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, August 4 for primary elections featuring races for U.S. House, U.S. Senate, and a county Board of Supervisors seat, with voting open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and early voting available through August 1.

Google is proposing to build 11 hyperscale data centers across three campuses totaling about 1,540 acres in Chesterfield County, with residents raising concerns about water usage, noise, and energy costs at ongoing community meetings.

Chesterfield County residents and businesses are asked to voluntarily reduce water consumption as drought conditions lower the James River, which supplies water to six regional counties.

Chesterfield County Parks will build a new boat launch and parking facility at Falling Creek on the James River, replacing the current launch at Dutch Gap, with completion expected in summer 2028.

Virginia Department of Transportation will close sections of Matoaca and Hickory roads during the week of July 20 for pipe replacement work.

Chesterfield County is warning residents to prepare for extreme heat conditions this week with recommendations to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity, and monitor vulnerable populations.

Chesterfield County Fire and EMS launched a prehospital whole blood transfusion program in July 2023 that delivers advanced trauma care at emergency scenes before patients reach hospitals.

Chesterfield County faces a jury trial set for September 2027 in a dispute with contractor Branscome Operating LLC over $2.5 million in additional costs for the Iron Bridge Road widening project, one of three lawsuits totaling nearly $20 million against the county.

Two Democrats are competing in an Aug. 4 special Democratic primary for the nomination to fill the rest of Jim Holland's term on the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors after his death last October. The seat itself is decided at a special election in November.

Chesterfield County reaffirmed its Quad-AAA bond rating from all four major rating agencies, positioning it to borrow at the lowest interest rates for capital projects like schools and infrastructure.

Chesterfield County Public Schools is exiting the federal Head Start program after the 2024-25 school year, shifting preschool funding to Virginia's state-funded program.

Robert Teal has been appointed to represent District 7 on a Chesterfield County school board.

Virginia cut roughly two-thirds of its Ryan White funding for HIV clinics and case management in 2025, then partially restored $13.2 million this June — but patients are still struggling to keep care and prescriptions on track. In Chesterfield County, where 943 residents were living with HIV as of 2023, that care runs mostly through Richmond-area clinics hit by the cuts. Here's what happened, and where local residents can get help.

Chesterfield County Jail integrates canine therapy into its nationally recognized HARP addiction recovery program to support inmate mental health and well-being.

Federal prosecutors have charged a North Chesterfield woman, Mikia Noble, 37, in an alleged scheme to bill Virginia Medicaid roughly $49.6 million for crisis mental-health services that recipients never received or did not need. The charge is an accusation; Noble has not been convicted.

Chesterfield County and five surrounding jurisdictions are asking residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce outdoor water use starting July 1 as extreme drought lowers James River levels.

Henrico County's 37 data centers are driving a 25% electricity rate increase, prompting county officials to ask school staff and employees to dim lights and conserve power starting July 1, 2026.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has updated information on Google's Project Skye data center campus in Chesterfield County, Virginia, which would impact nearly 18 acres of forested wetlands and 8,115 linear feet of stream channel.

Chesterfield County has appointed Michelle Smith, a veteran juvenile justice administrator with nearly three decades of experience, to lead its Juvenile Justice Services department.

Six Chesterfield County high school seniors received $2,500 Leadership for the 21st Century scholarships at a February 20 Black History Month breakfast recognition event.

Chesterfield County voters must register or apply for an absentee ballot by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, to participate in the November General Election.

Carolyn Jensen, who has spent 17 years with Chesterfield County and nine years as assistant director, has been named the new director of Chesterfield Public Library.

Chesterfield County's fourth-annual Earth Day Festival returns April 11 at the county fairgrounds with free family activities, environmental education, and a new document shredding program.

Jim Holland, the longest-serving member of Chesterfield County's Board of Supervisors who represented the Dale District for five consecutive terms, died October 14 at age 73 following a battle with cancer.

D.R. Horton has filed a third proposal for the Genito Crossing residential project on a 14-acre former cinema site in Chesterfield, following a nine-month gap after withdrawing a scaled-down plan before the Board of Supervisors could vote.

Chesterfield County won six Virginia Association of Counties Achievement Awards in 2025, with its Court Navigator juvenile justice program earning the Best Large County designation.

Chesterfield County unveiled a historical marker on June 29 honoring Dupuy Elementary School, a 1962 school built for Black students that later became a hub for desegregation efforts, with its former site now home to affordable housing.

Chesterfield County has earned its fifth consecutive GFOA Triple Crown award for excellence in financial reporting, budgeting, and fiscal transparency.

Chester Library closes July 1 for an eight-month facility maintenance project including a new roof, HVAC system, and interior upgrades, with spring 2027 reopening expected.

Chesterfield County Board Chair Mark Miller has formed an 18-member ad hoc committee to study plant medicine therapies, particularly psilocybin, as a potential treatment for veterans with PTSD and others struggling with depression and anxiety.

Chesterfield County is raising Access on Demand fares from $6 to $10 for in-county trips and to $15 for out-of-county trips, effective January 1, 2026, citing rising operational costs.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that police use of geofence warrants to access cellphone location data is a Fourth Amendment search, limiting a powerful law enforcement tool that has grown to tens of thousands of cases annually.

Chesterfield County supervisors named Dr. Kevin Catlin, the county's first Black county administrator, and officially opened a $17 million park at River City Sportsplex featuring a splash pad, accessible playground, and multi-generational amenities.

Chesterfield County is reviewing a proposal to develop 309 homes on farmland near Matoaca Middle School, with community meetings addressing resident concerns about density and rural character.

Chesterfield County is hosting a free document shredding, e-cycling, and household hazardous waste drop-off event Saturday at Thomas Dale High School from 9 AM to noon.

Chesterfield County earned AAA credit ratings from all four major bond rating agencies in 2025 and 2026, becoming the first Virginia locality to achieve a Quad-AAA rating and among only three in the nation, reflecting decades of strong fiscal management and conservative budgeting.

Chesterfield County Public Schools equipped its fleet of nearly 700 buses with artificial intelligence-powered stop-arm cameras to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses, with enforcement beginning in October 2025.

Developer Rogers-Chenault won rezoning approval in May 2026 for Phillips Landing, its first Chesterfield County subdivision south of the James River, and will start infrastructure work next year on the 50-lot, 337-acre project.

Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors received a briefing on state legislation passed during the 2026 General Assembly session, categorizing bills as mandatory, discretionary, or informational for county implementation.

Chesterfield County Utilities completed a comprehensive water service line inventory and declared the entire system lead-free following EPA-required testing completed in September 2024.

Chesterfield County appointed Dr. Kevin Catlin, currently Kalamazoo County's administrator, to lead the county starting Aug. 24, replacing retiring Dr. Joe Casey.

Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Director Neil Luther and Assistant Director Marlie Smith presented an annual update to the Board of Supervisors highlighting 700+ seasonal programs, 12 athletic facilities across 67 parks, and multiple capital projects nearing completion in 2026.

Chesterfield County has appointed Stephen Donohoe, the assistant planning director since 2021, to lead the Planning Department beginning in July 2026, replacing retiring director Andrew Gillies.

Google announced a $9 billion investment in three data center campuses spanning about 1,540 acres across Chesterfield County, representing one of the largest corporate infrastructure projects in Virginia's history.

Chesterfield County residents can enjoy a variety of summer activities this week, including live music, library events, historic tours, and waste disposal services.

Tommy Owens, chairman of the Chesterfield Planning Commission for six and a half years, has resigned to pursue a remote PhD in business administration starting in August 2026.

Chesterfield County has appointed Dr. Kevin A. Catlin, 35, the current Kalamazoo County administrator, as its new County Administrator, effective August 24, making him the first Black person in the role.

Shoosmith Landfill in Chesterfield County has filed for bankruptcy, leaving an estimated $173 million environmental cleanup burden and raising questions about financial responsibility and water safety.

A disabled veteran and his wife in Chesterfield County say VDOT has stopped trimming roadside overgrowth near their property, creating maintenance challenges they say they cannot afford to address themselves.

Chesterfield County residents access subsidized housing through federal voucher programs and income-restricted apartments, though exact enrollment figures remain limited public information.

Chesterfield County has activated a felony animal cruelty registry to prevent convicted abusers from adopting animals from county shelters and rescue organizations.

A Chesterfield County emergency room was briefly closed Wednesday night after a patient arrived saying they may have been exposed to a radiological agent, prompting a HAZMAT response. Testing found no radiation and no threat to the public, and the ER resumed normal operations.

Interim Dale District Supervisor Dr. LeQuan Hylton discusses the county's 2026 priorities, emphasizing education investment, infrastructure development, and public safety in the context of major school construction projects underway in his district.

A Chesterfield County judge denied bond for Nekyi Cherry, 20, charged with murder in the January 1, 2025 shooting death of Richmond teen Andrew Giles.

Iron Bridge Road in Chester reopened after VDOT completed repairs to downed power lines that temporarily shut down the route.

Chesterfield County completed installation of a traffic signal and crosswalk at the Robious Road and Cranbeck Road intersection, marking the start of a broader pedestrian safety improvement program.

Chesterfield County Planning Commission approved a master plan for reviving Southside Speedway, clearing the way for a phased reopening of the historic racetrack by late 2027.

Early voting for Chesterfield County's August 4 primary elections begins June 18 with weekend voting options on two Saturdays and two Sundays.

Chesterfield County offered a youth a behind-the-scenes look at county government operations through a special program opportunity.

Chesterfield County is inviting public input on where future development should occur as part of its comprehensive plan modernization, with a July draft set for community review.

Recently unsealed search warrants from a May 31 officer-involved shooting in Chesterfield County reveal investigators seized weapons, ammunition, body armor, and tactical gear from the suspect's home.

Chesterfield County supervisors approved zoning changes in May 2026 for two adjacent residential projects totaling 1,537 homes in western Chesterfield near Magnolia Green Golf Club.

Chesterfield County Parks is opening a new 10-space parking lot, 1.5-mile wooded trail loop, and paved pedestrian path at Winterpock Area Park in fall 2026.

Chesterfield County is advancing construction of its first permanent police precinct in Falling Creek, a $8.8 million facility expected to open in early 2027 as part of a voter-approved $39.1 million public safety bond.

Chesterfield County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on June 16 where residents can submit comments online, by phone, or in person on cases and development proposals.

HCA Virginia opened a $16.4 million freestanding emergency room in Chesterfield County on June 10, 2026, marking the expansion of emergency medical services for the region's fast-growing population.

Chesterfield County kicked off its 250th anniversary celebration with tall ships passing Henricus Historical Park on June 11, part of the broader Sail250 Virginia maritime festival.

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Energy medicine pioneers Donna Eden and Dr. David Feinstein led a therapy session at Chesterfield County Jail's HARP addiction program, teaching inmates energy-manipulation techniques as part of the jail's comprehensive recovery approach.

Three Chesterfield County residents—John Hilliard Jr., David Lipp, and Edith Lumpkin—were inducted into the 44th-annual Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame on June 8, 2026, bringing total Hall of Fame membership to 101 honorees.

Chesterfield County completed a $48 million expansion of River City Sportsplex that added four turf fields, a destination playground with splash pad, and a nature-themed park opening to the public on June 11, 2026.

Chesterfield County is hosting six development proposal community meetings in June 2026, where applicants will present rezoning and modification requests to nearby residents ahead of formal Planning Commission hearings.

Chesterfield County School Board honored district staff achievements at its June 2 meeting, recognizing teachers in specialized areas and celebrating district initiatives.

Chesterfield County Public Schools Board of Education honored bus drivers for excellence in safety and service at its June 2, 2026 meeting.

Chesterfield County School Board recognizes its network of more than 200 community and business partners who support student achievement across the district.

VDOT will close two northbound I-95 lanes nightly at the Coxendale Road overpass in Chesterfield County for structural repairs.

Chesterfield County dedicates $1.68 million in annual service increases and $4.95 million in capital programs to strengthen cybersecurity infrastructure, citing emerging threats from artificial intelligence and quantum computing.

Chesterfield County adopted an ordinance on May 27, 2026, creating a publicly accessible registry of people convicted of felony animal cruelty since 2009, launching within weeks.

Chesterfield County Public Schools now makes School Board meeting materials, indexed videos, and comprehensive information available online through a centralized portal for public access.

Chesterfield County Public Library's 2026 Summer Library Game, running through September 1, offers reading challenges, prizes, and community service opportunities across all 10 county branches and via the Beanstack app.

Chesterfield County's Prevention Services is educating residents about modern cannabis safety, highlighting how today's products are far more potent and varied than past decades, posing particular risks to children and adolescents.

Chesterfield County faces sanctions and litigation cost demands after allegedly destroying public records at the center of a nearly four-year-old lawsuit filed by a local woman who criticized police handling of a child abuse report.

Virginia approved $672 million in hospital expansion across three healthcare systems in Chesterfield County, adding 166 beds and doubling the county's hospital capacity by 2030.

Chesterfield County is finalizing its $1.1 billion general fund budget while recruiting a new county administrator to replace Dr. Joseph P. Casey, who retires July 1 after a decade leading the 10,000-person government.

Chesterfield County supervisors unanimously approved a $2.3 billion budget for fiscal year 2027, featuring a 10-cent car tax cut, 5% employee raises, and record school funding.

Chesterfield County supervisors opposed two state bills in early 2026—one expanding by-right multifamily housing in commercial zones and another legalizing public-sector collective bargaining—citing threats to local government authority.

Virginia's Powhite Parkway will become toll-free in December 2026 after 38 years of tolling, once construction bonds are fully repaid.

Chesterfield County emergency responders handled over 60 fall-related calls during an icy weather event in late January 2026, highlighting winter hazards for residents.

Chesterfield County opened a dedicated call center on January 25, 2026, to handle non-emergency winter storm questions during Winter Storm Fern.

Democrats Mike Jones and Charlie Schmidt won special elections on January 6 to fill state Senate District 15 and House District 77 seats, maintaining Democratic control of these Richmond-area districts.

Google advances plans for a 307-acre data center campus in Chesterfield County despite resident and researcher concerns about water usage, environmental impacts, and inadequate disclosure of project details.

Dr. Joseph P. Casey, Chesterfield County administrator for a decade, announced his retirement effective July 1, 2026, prompting a leadership search by the Board of Supervisors.

Virginia Supreme Court declined to rule on Chesterfield officer's immunity claim in a case stemming from a 2023 police chase that killed a Petersburg woman.

Chesterfield County appointed Dr. LeQuan M. Hylton as interim Dale District supervisor following the October death of longtime Supervisor Jim Holland, with a special election set for November 2026 to fill the position permanently.

An October 2025 county audit uncovered $31,000 in fundraiser revenue raised through unapproved channels by Chesterfield Schools staff, with most fundraisers lacking principal approval and proper financial tracking.

VDOT announced nightly traffic pattern changes on I-95 in Chesterfield County, including lane closures and slow rolls for bridge and infrastructure work through June 2026.

James M. "Jim" Holland, a VCU accounting professor and five-term Chesterfield County Board supervisor, died Oct. 14, 2025 at age 73 after a battle with cancer.