Elected Offices
Beyond the Board of Supervisors, Chesterfield voters elect five constitutional officers countywide. These are independent offices established under the Virginia Constitution, each run by an official answerable directly to voters rather than to the county administration. They handle the everyday business of records, taxes, courts, and public safety.
The five constitutional officers
Each office below has its own page with the current officeholder, what the office does, the services residents use it for, contact details, and when the seat is next on the ballot.
The administrative arm of the Circuit Court: keeper of the county's permanent court and land records, and the office that records deeds, probates wills, and issues marriage licenses.
The county's chief assessing officer: the office that values personal property, handles business licenses, runs tax relief programs, and helps residents file their state income taxes.
The county's chief local prosecutor: the office that prosecutes felonies and serious misdemeanors, advises law enforcement around the clock, and runs victim and witness support programs.
The office responsible for court security, the county jail, and service of legal documents. In Chesterfield, the separate County Police Department handles patrol and most criminal investigations.
The county's banker and chief investment officer: the office that bills and collects personal property and real estate taxes and safeguards, invests, and disburses county funds.
Elected boards
Two other elected bodies set policy for the county. The Board of Supervisors is five members, one from each magisterial district, who set the budget, tax rates, and land-use decisions. The School Board is five members, also one per district, who govern Chesterfield County Public Schools; those seats are nonpartisan under Virginia law.