Supervisor Jody K. Rogish
Highlights of FY25-26 plan include real estate, personal property tax-rate cuts, continued investment in schools, safety and $50 million for water resiliency
Henrico’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26 would reduce the tax rates on real estate and personal property, delivering to residents and businesses the county’s most comprehensive, permanent tax relief since 1987.
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Residents strongly encouraged to participate remotely via Webex, due to weather
The Henrico County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. tonight, as scheduled, in the Board Room at the Henrico County Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road.
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Firms reviewed issues related to early January outage, county’s response
The Henrico Board of Supervisors this morning will receive reports from firms hired to conduct independent reviews of the county’s response and related issues associated with widespread water-service outages that occurred in early January.
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January water outages highlight challenges of opt-in system, need for current user information
Henrico County is asking residents and other community members to register with its emergency alerting system and to make sure their information is updated, particularly as they move and change phone numbers or email addresses. Continue reading Residents encouraged to register with Henrico’s emergency alerting system
The late Arthur Ashe Jr. was a trailblazing giant on the tennis court and in advocating for human rights and social change. Now, the Richmond native is celebrated in a larger-than-life mural at the Henrico Sports & Events Center.
Continue reading Mural celebrating Arthur Ashe aims to inspire youth ‘to keep going and don’t let anyone or anything ever stop you’
Henrico’s mental health response expands, evolves with empathy, coordination
The 911 call came in just after noon: A woman reported that her 27-year-old friend had a serious drinking problem and might be suicidal.
A dispatcher marked the call as Level 4 – the most serious – under the Marcus Alert system, which is designed to help responders manage behavioral health emergencies so individuals in crisis can get the treatment and resources they need.
Continue reading ‘You don’t have to do it by yourself’
The Henrico Sports & Events Center has wrapped up its first year of operations, marking a successful beginning for the venue at the heart of the Virginia Center Commons redevelopment in Glen Allen.
Continue reading 4 highlights from Henrico Sports & Events Center’s first year and what’s next
County Manager John A. Vithoulkas opened the 2024 Henrico State of the County address by highlighting a recent accolade – Forbes recognizing Henrico’s general government as an outstanding employer for Virginia.
Continue reading State of the County address highlights Henrico’s ability to provide ‘next level’ services
Facility formally named in honor of retired County Manager Virgil Hazelett
Henrico has accepted responsibility for the operations of Cobbs Creek Reservoir, following a declaration Friday that construction has reached “substantial completion,” a key milestone in a 22-year project to secure the county’s long-term water needs.
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30 units in Parkside Townes, Discovery Ridge to be available to eligible buyers
A pair of townhouse communities are expected to be the first residential developments to qualify for Henrico County’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund program. Twenty-five units in the Parkside Townes community and five in Discovery Ridge will soon be available to first-time homebuyers who meet household income and other program requirements.
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Henrico aims to boost access to homeownership with $60 million fund
Henrico County has set the framework for its Affordable Housing Trust Fund program as an initial set of residential developments are under review for participation.
After announcing its plans in May, the Board of Supervisors established the trust fund, effective July 1, with $60 million in previously unbudgeted revenues from data centers.
Continue reading Affordable housing program launches; several developments in review
Officials on Tuesday addressed the increase in pedestrian-related crashes and fatalities in Henrico and reiterated the county’s commitment to safety efforts, which includes $1.5 million in new funding for street lighting, planned projects to enhance pedestrian accommodations, and public safety messages.
Continue reading Pedestrian Safety Month is winding down, but Henrico’s focus on awareness and infrastructure isn’t letting up
For Israael Cannon, the journey of recovery from addiction isn’t just a battle but a transformative experience. With the support of Henrico County and encouragement from his children, he began a pivotal chapter in his life in January, finding a constant source of strength along the way.
Continue reading Mobilize Recovery performance outside Henrico jail marks milestone for aspiring singer recovering from addiction
Shirley Morrow has relished the extra attention she's received since celebrating her 100th birthday in March.
“I’m in a big church [for] three services a day, and I’m like an icon at the church because there is no one else a hundred years old,” she said.
Continue reading The ‘backbone of Henrico County,’ centenarians saluted for their contributions, experiences and longevity