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Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors

PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

Board Defers Vote on Data Center Car Tax Cut Plan

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.

Aug 27, 2026WTVR CBS 6 Local
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

Board Approves Spring Run 199-Home Development

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.

Aug 27, 2026WTVR CBS 6 Local
PHOTO · GOVERNMENT
Government

Chesterfield Names New County Administrator

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.

Aug 13, 2026Richmond Times-Dispatch (State)
PHOTO · GOVERNMENT
Government

Dale District holds supervisor primary this Tuesday

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.

Aug 3, 2026The Richmonder
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

Chesterfield Pauses Data Center Expansion

Chesterfield County's Board of Supervisors signaled they will not approve new data center projects beyond Google's three approved campuses, citing infrastructure constraints and community concerns.

Jul 20, 2026The Richmonder
PHOTO · GOVERNMENT
Government

Five-Term Dale District Supervisor Jim Holland Dies

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.

Jun 30, 2026Chesterfield County News