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Chesterfield County Eyes Budget, New Administrator
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 supervisors approve $2.3B budget for fiscal 2027
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 Supervisors Challenge Two State Bills
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.
VCU Health Reaches Structural Milestone on Chesterfield Medical Complex
VCU Health marked structural completion of a $90 million ambulatory surgery center and medical office building in Chesterfield on March 4, 2026, advancing toward a 2027 opening that will bring surgical and specialty care to the county.
Powhite Parkway Tolls Coming to an End
Virginia's Powhite Parkway will become toll-free in December 2026 after 38 years of tolling, once construction bonds are fully repaid.
Icy Conditions Trigger Wave of Fall-Related Emergency Calls
Chesterfield County emergency responders handled over 60 fall-related calls during an icy weather event in late January 2026, highlighting winter hazards for residents.
County Opens Call Center for Winter Storm Questions
Chesterfield County opened a dedicated call center on January 25, 2026, to handle non-emergency winter storm questions during Winter Storm Fern.
Advanced Materials Firm Investing $220M in Chesterfield Manufacturing
Solstice Advanced Materials, the newly spun-off Honeywell unit, announced a $220 million expansion at its Colonial Heights manufacturing facility that will create 100 new jobs and strengthen Chesterfield County's advanced manufacturing sector.
Special Elections Held Jan. 6 in Parts of Chesterfield
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 Chesterfield Data Center Despite Resident Concerns
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.