Congratulations to our Region 2 “If I Were Mayor” essay contest winner from Martinsville, William! William read his essay at the council meeting talking about the need for less vape shops and more rehabilitation centers. Congratulations William!

Join us June 13-14 for a skills development conference for local elected officials! Network, learn, and be inspired with VML staff and experts from variety of fields. Register for in person or virtual now! vml.org/events/virgini…

There is still to register for the skills development conference for local elected officials! Hear from experts, peers, and VML staff about issues in the community while continuing to develop skills! Join VML & local government colleagues. Register here: vml.org/events/virgini…

We are officially a week into hurricane season here in the Commonwealth. Curious about hurricane season and how to stay prepared? VML has an entire YouTube series dedicated to hurricanes! Check out the episodes here: youtu.be/vnd0dFGEP3Q

We are just TWO days away from the VML Skills Development conference! See the agenda below for the schedule of events. It’s not too late to register for this informative event! Register here: vml.org/events/virgini…

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of North Carolina and Virginia until 10 PM EDT

A refresher on the difference between weather watches and warnings ⤵️⛈️🌊🌪️ #VaWx

The Federal Inflation Reduction Act makes it possible for governmental entities to claim clean energy tax credits. VML is offering a free webinar on July 20 to provide an overview of the federal tax credit, also referred to as “elective pay”. More info: vml.org/event-calendar…

VML has a new website!! To ensure members can find information easily, concisely, and effectively VML decided it was time for an upgrade. Check out our new and improved website with the same domain name: vml.org

Registration is now open for the VML 2023 Annual Conference! See you there!

Great to see my regional (state and municipal) colleagues at the VML 2024 Legislative Program Reception in Leesburg this evening. More on our priorities in this link: facebook.com/share/p/2bKCKb…

Tomorrow, January 10th, is the first day of the 2024 General Assembly Session! Here’s some tips on how to best communicate with your legislators!

And we’re off! The first committee of the 2024 General Assembly Session has begun!

Kicking of Annual Legislative Day with VML VACo - full house!

Everyone currently at the Local Government Day event in Richmond be sure to stop by the VML registration desk after the session. We’ve got great resources including committee member lists, meeting schedules, a cheat sheet of bills VML supports and opposes, and more!

Today, the Virginia Municipal League (VML) was honored to receive a National League of Cities’ (NLC) Centennial Federal Advocacy Award. Read the full press release: vml.org/Publications/N…

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It’s not too late to register for the Broadband Together conference! For more information and to register visit: broadbandtogether.com

Thank you to everyone that made the Broadband Together Conference a success - grateful to Caren Merrick, NTIA, Virginia DHCD, and all our business and local partners for sharing their insights into how Virginia is achieving universal broadband coverage. #broadband #virginia

Hey VA, what's your favorite bridge? We’re compiling a short list of iconic bridges in VA for the next issue of our magazine & we need your help! It could be a local bridge, a national landmark, or on your morning commute! Any ideas? We'll start with an icon: The Natural Bridge!