Board of Supervisors
Subdivision Rezoning, Sawmill Station Bonds Head to Chesterfield Votes
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.
Google data centers arrive as board resists expansion
Google data center construction has begun in Chesterfield County as the board of supervisors signals it will reject future expansion beyond the company's three planned campuses.
Primary Election Coming Tuesday, August 4
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.
Democrats Hylton, Crosby vie for Chesterfield supervisor seat
Two Democrats are competing in an Aug. 4 special election to fill the rest of Jim Holland's term on the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors after his death last October.
Board Chair Forms Plant Medicine Ad Hoc Committee
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.
County Bonds Earn Top AAA Credit Rating
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.
County Board Addresses 2026 State Legislative Changes
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.
Parks and Recreation Presents Annual Update to Board
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 Planning Commission member steps down to return to school
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's new animal cruelty registry goes live
Chesterfield County has activated a felony animal cruelty registry to prevent convicted abusers from adopting animals from county shelters and rescue organizations.
Chesterfield Adds Signal and Crosswalk at Safety Problem Intersection
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.
Early Voting Starts June 18 for August Primary Elections
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 Strengthens Cybersecurity Infrastructure
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 Establishes Local Animal Cruelty Registry
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 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 County names interim supervisor to replace Holland
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.
VCU Accounting Professor and Chesterfield Leader Jim Holland Dies at 73
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.