Tuckahoe Magisterial District News

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Supervisor Jody K. Rogish

Tuckahoe District
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Jackson Baynard named Henrico’s deputy county manager for Public Safety

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As deputy county manager for Public Safety, Baynard will provide leadership on a wide variety of public safety issues, including the development of a 60-bed recovery center at the Eastern Government Center campus for individuals struggling with addition and the county’s implementation of a modern emergency communications system for the region. He succeeds Michael Y. Feinmel, who served the post for four years and returned this month to service with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office as its deputy commonwealth’s attorney.

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Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services earns top rating for employment services in first peer review

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MHDS has seen improvements in employment outcomes since adopting IPS in September 2024. As of March, 164 individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness and served by MHDS were employed. It's the first agency in Virginia to have received a "good" or "exemplary" rating in its first review, and it holds the only top rating in the state.
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April 28 meeting recap: Board of Supervisors set May 26 public hearing on recodification of county ordinances, recognize retired Highland Springs girls’ basketball coach

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The Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting Tuesday, April 28. The full agenda and video of the meeting are available on the board’s webpage.  The meeting began with proclamations for Economic Development Week and Older Americans Month as well as a resolution of recognition and appreciation for Franklin Harris, who has retired as girls’ basketball coach at Highland Springs High School.

‘Absolute best is possible here’; Henrico honors Best Products retail chain as it positions 93-acre site for redevelopment

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The joyful gathering “after all these years is a testament to Best as an incredible corporate citizen and as a trailblazer in retail service,” Board of Supervisors Chair Roscoe D. Cooper III told the crowd of nearly 200 people.

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Nearly 18,000 trees and counting: Reforestation program promotes environmental sustainability, access to vibrant green spaces

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Established in 2023, the reforestation effort aims to enhance and reestablish tree canopies and forests on county-owned sites. Officials see considerable benefits: a more beautiful and resilient environment and landscape; less soil erosion; better air and water quality; improved public health; more shade and relief from heat islands and noise; and more natural areas where wildlife can thrive.

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April 14 meeting recap: Board of Supervisors adopts budget that boosts funding for HCPS, despite drop in state aid

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Henrico's $1.4 billion general fund budget for fiscal year 2026-27 provides $789 million for HCPS. That’s an increase of $25 million, with local dollars accounting for nearly 98% of the additional funding.

In finalizing the plan, supervisors pushed back against what they described as misinformation circulating among some on the School Board and others in the community that the county isn’t sufficiently funding education.

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Short Pump Park’s new mural reflects on local history, from Pocahontas to the handle that named Short Pump

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Untitled Mixed Media painted the mural on decorative walls that were installed in 2018. They originally included mosaics that focused on coal mining and other aspects of the community’s history and evolution. Those have been moved to the park's picnic shelter.
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March 24 Board meeting recap: Supervisors hold public hearing on budget, invite additional input

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The Henrico County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the proposed $1.4 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year on Tuesday, March 24, prior to its regular meeting. The Board plans to vote to adopt the budget on Tuesday, April 14. The budget would take effect July 1. 
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Best Products headquarters – minus iconic eagles – approved for demolition, setting stage for potential arena-anchored development

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The work at 1400 Best Plaza Drive is expected to occur through much of 2026 and explicitly will exclude the prominent pair of eagle statues, “with the intent that they will be ultimately preserved, either onsite as part of the new development or elsewhere,” according to the Henrico Economic Development Authority.
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Summer Ready Resource Fair on March 26 will highlight programs, opportunities for youth

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The free event will share information about local programs and activities for youth in kindergarten through 12th grade, including camps, recreational opportunities and career-exploration activities. Youth and families will be able to meet with representatives of county agencies and local organizations to learn about their offerings.

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Construction firms invited to learn about Henrico’s procurement process, upcoming projects at April 22 event

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The Construction Meet & Greet is free to attend and designed for general contractors, construction management companies, and architecture and engineering firms. Representatives of small, women-owned, minority-owned and veteran-owned businesses are encouraged to participate.