The Henrico County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting Tuesday, Aug. 25. An agenda and video are available on the board’s webpage.
Henrico recognized nationally for innovative programs
Henrico County General Government and Henrico County Public Schools earned a total of 56 awards from the National Association of Counties’ (NACo) and two awards Virginia Association of Counties’ (NACo) in 2026. The Achievement Awards programs highlight initiatives that address community challenges and benefit residents.
Thirteen county agencies were honored with plaques and cheering from colleagues, including Public Schools, Police, Public Library, Recreation & Parks, Mental Health & Developmental Services and Outreach & Engagement. Winning initiatives ranged from providing post-crisis mental health care, more than doubling the number of pet adoptions from the county animal shelter, establishing programs to give low-income residents access to affordable housing and solar power, creating events to teach youth about historic trades and fostering connections between older residents through Valentine’s Day cards from community members.
“We’re all working for the same goal,” Board Chair and Fairfield District Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper said. “Our residents tell us what you all are doing to make their lives better and our communities safer.”
VACo also awarded the Outreach & Engagement Agency its BEST Achievement Award for a training program that educates care providers on the impacts of ageism and the gaps in healthcare it can create for patients.
“It’s inspiring. These programs are being recognized by our peers across the Commonwealth, by our peers across this country,” Brookland District Supervisor Dan J. Schmitt said. “You all leave inspired to go do it again … and you’ll get started tomorrow on the next project.”
Henrico was recognized by NACo more than any other county in Virginia for the 21st consecutive year. The county’s award total ranked eighth among counties nationwide. To see the full list of county programs that were recognized in 2026, read the NACo and VACo announcements.
Renovations to Tuckahoe Park to begin in September
The Board awarded a contract to begin improvements to Tuckahoe Park, at 2400 Little League Drive. The $13.8 million project is funded from Henrico’s voter-approved 2016 bond referendum to update the sports fields and add amenities that promote accessibility, safety and flood prevention. The park has been the home of Tuckahoe Little League for decades and will be able to offer more comfort to future visitors.
The project will add two fully accessible restrooms, one paved parking lot with accessible parking, site lighting, as well as a curb, gutter and storm sewer system. Asphalt multiuse trails, sidewalks and a pedestrian bridge will link the existing athletic fields to a new accessible playground.
Renovations to the two parking lots will include repaving, a storm sewer, curb, gutter and lighting. Kenbridge Construction Co. is expected to start construction in September, with an anticipated completion date in spring 2028.
Cash payments will be rounded to nearest 5 cents
The Board approved an amendment on service charges to align with state and federal changes. Following the U.S. Treasury’s decision to stop producing pennies, the county plans to begin rounding cash transactions to the nearest 5 cents, effective Tuesday, Aug 25. Payments paid online or by check will not be affected by rounding.
Vehicles prohibited from stopping or parking on sidewalks
The Board approved an ordinance to prohibit vehicles from stopping or parking on sidewalks and shared-use paths. The ordinance also clarifies where e-bikes may be operated and that e-motorcycles cannot be operated on shared-use paths.
In general, e-bikes are permitted on shared-use paths in the county. However, Class 3 e-bikes, which can travel up to 28 miles per hour, will be prohibited on designated shared-use paths. Those paths will be marked by signage. Similarly, e-bikes are permitted on sidewalks where bicycles also are permitted.
E-motorcycles, which can operate at speeds of 35 miles per hour and higher, are not permitted on sidewalks or shared-use paths.
More information on the difference between bicycles and e-bikes is available online.
Public hearing for PFAS discharge monitoring on Sept. 8
The Board deferred consideration of a proposal to amend the requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) discharge monitoring. The proposed changes would align the county code with state and federal requirements. The deferral will allow a full month for the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to accept public comment.
The public hearing will be held at the next board meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8, where community members can comment online via WebEx or in person during the meeting.
Next meeting
The Board’s next meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the Henrico County Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road.