County Leadership
Chesterfield Swears In New County Administrator
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 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.
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.
Chesterfield Names New Administrator, Opens River City Sportsplex Park
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.
County Appoints Donohoe as New Planning Director
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.