The magazine of the Municipal League

VOLUME 48 NO. 1 jAN. / FEB. 2013

Who’s growing Estimates reflect resurgent cities, aging population

Volume 48 No. 1 jan. / feb. 2013

The magazine of the Virginia Municipal League

Features

8 Vienna honors public works employees for safety achievements Employees of the Town of Vienna’s Department of Public Works were recognized in December for their role in helping the town achieve a dramatic decrease in work-related injuries.

11 Virginia population estimates show effect About the cover of aging, resurgence of cities Every year, the Weldon Cooper Center for The most recent estimates from the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Public Service produces the official population Service at the reflect not only the state’s aging popu- estimates for Virginia. The most recent lation, but a surprising resurgence in the growth in a number of cities. numbers, based on changes since the 2010 By Rebecca Tippett census in housing stock, school enrollment, births, deaths and driver’s licenses, revealed some significant trends of interest to local governments.

16 Arlington to receive national planning award Arlington County’s Crystal City Sector Plan, a long-range vision crafted jointly by community members and county government, has won the American Planning Association’s 2013 National Planning Achieve- Departments ment Award for Innovation in Economic Planning and Development.

PEOPLE...... 2

NEWS & NOTES...... 6

THE CORPORATE PAGE...... 20

Marketplace...... 21

PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY...... 23

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Roanoke Co. fills As area director for USDA, Rural communications post Development, Jackson managed 20 employees serving 19 counties and five Bill Hunter was promoted to direc- cities in Virginia. According to the tor of Roanoke County’s Communi- newspaper, he is the recipient of 34 cations and Information Technology USDA Distinguished Service Awards EDITOR Department effective Dec. 21. and was named the 1993 National David Parsons Hunter, 55, has worked for the USDA Employee of the Year. DESIGN EDITOR county for more than nine years, most Manuel Timbreza recently as the department’s assistant Glasgow hires ADVERTISING MANAGER director for communications. The town manager Kimberly Pollard department is responsible for all CIRCULATION MANAGER information technology functions for Paul B. Parker was hired as town Sherall W. Dementi the county and the Town of Vinton. manager of Glasgow in Rockbridge PRESIDENT It also has oversight of the Emergency County effective Jan. 2. Ed C. Daley, DPA Communications Center and oversees A native of Roanoke and a 1976 PRESIDENT-ELECT maintenance of the public safety radio graduate of VMI, Parker served local David P. Helms systems that serve the county, Vinton governments in North Carolina as a VICE PRESIDENT and the City of Roanoke. public works director, assistant county William D. Euille administrator and interim county man- ager. He is licensed in North Carolina EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Henrico names Ron Rordam deputy manager as a wastewater treatment plant opera- Dwight C. Jones tor and as a water plant operator. Joseph P. Casey was named deputy Robert K. Coiner Parker replaced Ryan Spitzer, county manager for administration in Mary Hynes who resigned to become assistant Edythe Frankel Kelleher Henrico County effective Jan. 28. town manager in Vinton. Ceasor Johnson Casey, who served most recently Katie Sheldon Hammler as a deputy county administrator in Mimi Elrod Morgan to retire nearby Hanover County, succeeded Patricia Woodbury in Newport News Rosemary Wilson John A. Vithoulkas, who was EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR promoted to county manager effective Newport News City Manager Neil A. R. Michael Amyx Jan. 17. Morgan has announced his retire- Casey, a CPA, will oversee the ment effective May 31. He has served departments of Finance, General as city manager since 2009. Services and Information Technol- A native of Newport News, ogy, as well as the Public Library and Morgan has worked for the city since legislative liaison. He started work 1986. He rose through the ranks of in Hanover in 1990 and served as the Department of Development director of Finance and Management and was eventually named assistant Services until 2004, when he was pro- director of the Department of Plan- moted to deputy county administrator. ning and Development. Morgan was promoted to an assistant city manager Hillsville taps Jackson position in 1997 and became deputy city manager in 2009. (ISSN0042-6784) is the official magazine as town manager of the Virginia Municipal League. Pub- , a longtime federal Travis Jackson Williamsburg hires lished 10 times a year at 13 E. Franklin St., government employee in southwest P.O. Box 12164, Richmond, VA 23241; city engineer 804/649-8471. E-mail: [email protected]. Virginia, was named town manager Reproduction or use of contents requires of Hillsville in Carroll County effec- Aaron Small began prior approval of the Virginia Municipal tive Feb. 1. Jackson, 55, served for the work as city engineer League and if granted must be accompa- past 32 years as area director for the in Williamsburg nied by credit to VIRGINIA TOWN & on Jan. 14. He CITY and the Virginia Municipal League. U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Periodicals Postage paid at Richmond, Development. succeeded Steve VA. (USPS 661040) Subscription rates: “I have worked with every town Martin, who retired members - $8 per year, non-members - $16 and county in Southwest Virginia,” in December after per year. Single copies - $2 each. 42 years of service Postmaster: Send address changes to Jackson told The Carroll News. “I won’t VIRGINIA TOWN & CITY, P.O. Box find anything here I haven’t seen - Small - with the city. 12164, Richmond, 23241-0164. before.” Small has more than 19 years of civil engineering experience encom-

2 Virginia Town & City | jan. / feb. 2013 Virginia Town & City | jan. / feb. 2013 3 PEOPLE passing all aspects of public infra- Mr. Van Sant was active in the building inspections, and the HUD structure projects. He has authored civic life of the Fredericksburg area Community Resource Team. or co-authored numerous papers on for much of his adult life. An ally Chittum has 22 years of experi- innovative BMP design, hydrologic politically of the Rev. Lawrence A. ence in local planning and community modeling techniques, pipeline reha- Davies, who was Fredericksburg’s first development. He served since 2005 bilitation using trenchless technology, black mayor, he led a march from as planning administrator for the and innovative gravity sewer installa- Mount Zion Baptist Church to St. department. He came to work for tions to minimize inflow. A licensed George’s Episcopal Church to calm the city in 1993 as a neighborhood professional engineer, Small worked fears in the community following the planner and subsequently was most recently as a project manager for assassination of the Rev. Martin Lu- promoted to city planner II and senior AES Consulting Engineers. ther King Jr. in 1968. Mr. Van Sant city planner. Prior to working for resigned from city council in 1987 Roanoke, Chittum held positions as George Van Sant dies; following a political fight in the city county planner in Franklin and town served Fredericksburg that reduced the size of the 11-mem- planner in Vinton. Former Fredericksburg City Council ber body to seven. He did so, he said, member George Van Sant died Jan. to spend more time with his ailing Roanoke taps Bowers 20 following a stroke that he suffered wife and because the reduction in size as development director a week earlier. Mr. Van Sant, 85, was would dilute black representation. Wayne Bowers has elected to three four-year terms on been named director city council beginning in 1980. He Vithoulkas takes helm of the Depart- served as chair of VML’s Transporta- in Henrico County ment of Economic tion Policy Committee in 1986-1987. John A. Vithoulkas was installed Development for the A retired distinguished professor Jan. 16 as county manager of Henrico City of Roanoke. emeritus of philosophy at the Univer- during a ceremony at the govern- He will manage and sity of Mary Washington in Freder- ment center. He served previously as direct all activities icksburg, Mr. Van Sant served two deputy county manager for admin- - Bowers - involving economic active duty stints with the U.S. Marine istration under Virgil R. Hazelett, development for the city. Corps, the first in North China in P.E., who retired after 21 years as Bowers has worked in local 1945-1946. Before and after the first county manager. government since 1973, most recently stint he attended St. John’s College in A Henrico employee since 1997, as city manager of Greenville, N.C. Annapolis, Md. He graduated from Vithoulkas, 45, served as a budget His experience includes serving as the school in 1948. Mr. Van Sant analyst and budget director before assistant to the city manager of Talla- was recalled by the Marine Corps in becoming director of finance in hassee, Fla.; city manager of Jack- 1950 and commissioned a 2nd lieuten- 2008. In September 2009, Hazelett sonville Beach, Fla.; city manager of ant. He served a year of combat in assigned Vithoulkas to the additional Huntington, W.Va.; city manager of Korea. Mr. Van Sant then entered position of special economic adviser Spartanburg, S.C.; and city manager graduate school to study philosophy as Henrico confronted unprecedented of Gainesville, Fla. at the University of Virginia. After revenue declines and other challenges receiving his master’s degree in stemming from the Great Reces- Falls Church fills 1955 and his doctorate in 1958, he sion. He was elevated to deputy human services post was appointed assistant professor county manager for administration in Nancy Vincent was promoted to of philosophy at Mary Washington, December 2011. director of human services in Falls which at the time was affiliated with Church effective Dec. 12. She will UVA. He later served as chairman of Roanoke fills planning, oversee Housing and Human Servic- the department. building post es, the Aurora House home for girls, Between 1953 and 1977, Mr. Van Chris Chittum and Juvenile Domestic Court Services. Sant also served as an officer in the was promoted to Vincent’s previous positions U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, training director of the include director of an alliance of officer candidates and teaching as a Planning, Building nonprofit organizations where she faculty member of several Marine and Development advocated to county government on Corps educational institutions. He Department in the the behalf of member organizations, retired from the reserves in 1977 City of Roanoke. and as housing coordinator for the as a colonel. His personal decora- Chittum is respon- Mental Health Association where she tions included the Bronze Star with - Chittum - sible for leading code managed a new non-profit housing Combat “V,” the Purple Heart and a enforcement, planning and neighbor- program for adults with disabilities. Meritorious Service Medal. hood services, development review, Vincent also served in leadership

4 Virginia Town & City | jan. / feb. 2013 PEOPLE roles with the Council of Graduate The Board of Supervisors cited Hopewell’s Romano Schools, the Center for Weiler’s experience in budgeting, retires as clerk Assault Prevention, and the Internal accounting, debt, financial reporting, Longtime Hopewell City Clerk Ann Revenue Service. purchasing, information technology Romano retired in late December She replaced Earl Conklin, who and human resources as reasons for after serving 14 years in the position. retired after 22 years of service to the their unanimous selection. She is a Romano began work for the city. CPA, CPFO and an ICMA creden- city in 1985 as an employee in the tialed manager. newly formed Management Services Brenda Watkins dies; Department. After several other stops served Gordonsville Larry Palmore dies; in the city government and after a served Blackstone Gordonsville Vice brief hiatus in the private sector, she Mayor Brenda Former Blackstone was hired as deputy city clerk in 1991 Watkins died Dec. Town Manager and was named clerk in 1997. 12 following a brief Larry Palmore illness. She was 70 died Feb. 9 of con- VEDA elects and had served on gestive heart failure. 2013 board council from 2005 He was 59. The Virginia Economic Developers until her death. She Mr. Palmore Association elected its 2013 Board of - Watkins - had served as vice served as town Directors in December at the associa- mayor since 2009. - Palmore - manager of Black- tion’s annual meeting at the Common- Ms. Watkins was the third sitting stone from 1992 until 2010 and as wealth Center for Advanced Manufac- member of Town Council to die in director of public works for the town turing in Prince George County. office in the past three years. from 1984 to 1992. He worked as a Officers for 2013 areAnn Blair consultant for Rocky Hill Contract- Miller, president, Roanoke Regional John A. Johnston dies; ing from the beginning of January Partnership; Robert Kent Hill, vice served Pulaski in 2011 until the end of 2012. He president, Dominion Virginia Power; was a past member of the Kenbridge John A. Johnston, a former mayor Michele Mixner DeWitt, treasurer, Volunteer Fire Department. and Town Council member in Pu- Williamsburg Department of Economic laski, died Nov. 19. He was 76. Development; , Herndon’s Hutchinson Deborah Flippo During a 30-year career as an secretary, Draper Aden Associates; and named DATA VP educator in Pulaski County, Mr. Patrick E.W. Barker, immediate past Johnston served as principal of four Herndon Vice Mayor Connie president, Winchester-Frederick County elementary schools. He was instru- Haines Hutchinson was named Economic Development Commission. mental in the planning and design of vice president of the Board of Direc- Board members for 2013 are Critzer Elementary School, where he tors for the Dulles Area Transporta- R. Bryan David, Virginia’s Re- served as principal for 15 years. He tion Association (DATA). gion 2000 Partnership-Economic also served for a number of years as She has served on the DATA Development Council; Amanda president of the Virginia Elementary board since 2008, most recently as Glover, City of Staunton; Patrick School Principal’s Association. Before secretary. O. Gottschalk, Williams Mullen; his retirement in 1991, he also worked Joseph C. Hines, Timmons Group; in the Finance Department of the Herndon’s Flores earns Stephanie Landrum, Alexandria school system. CMC designation Economic Development Partnership; Mr. Johnston was a member of the Michelle J. Flores, an administra- Kenneth McFadyen, Blue Ridge Pulaski Town Council for 14½ years tive assistant in the Town of Hern- Crossroads Development Authority; and served as mayor for 3½ years. don’s Clerks Office, has earned the Debbie Melvin, Virginia Depart- He was a longtime member of the designation of Certified Municipal ment of Business Assistance; Amy Pepper’s Ferry Regional Wastewater Clerk (CMC) from the International N. Parkhurst, Hampton Roads Treatment Authority board. Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC). Economic Development Alliance; and IIMC grants the CMC designa- Martha A. Schoonmaker, Prince Powhatan selects tion to municipal clerks who complete William County Department of county administrator certification education requirements Economic Development. Patricia A. Weiler, director of and who have a record of significant finance and administration for the contributions to their local govern- Have news about personnel in your city, City of Manassas, was named county ment, their community and state. town or county government? Send infor- administrator of Powhatan effective mation to David Parsons via e-mail at Feb. 25. [email protected].

VIRGINIA TOWN & CITY | jan. / feb. 2013 5 News & Notes

Norfolk cited for employees, with representation from the code. The final product resulted childhood obesity each town department on the com- in a cleaner, better organized and initiative mittee. This fall, all town employees streamlined Town Code that is easier underwent comprehensive training to search online. The National League of Cities has in customer service that focused on recognized Norfolk for completing ways to elevate service provision from ELSEWHERE … important health and wellness goals routine to exceptional. for Let’s Move! Cities, Towns and Counties. Hampton’s Industrial Development The “Count ON Us” program LMCTC is a major component of Authority has changed its name to also includes an opportunity for First Lady Michelle Obama’s com- Economic Development Authority to citizens, business owners and others prehensive Let’s Move! initiative that more accurately reflect the appointed who interact with the town to provide is dedicated to solving the childhood body’s mission to oversee develop- feedback on the service they received obesity epidemic within a generation. ment and job creation. … Arlington as well as to nominate employees for Norfolk received 13 medals from County Board Chairman J. Walter service award recognition. Feedback NLC in five categories ranging from Tejada has kicked off a “Moving and nomination forms are available increasing opportunities for physical Forward Together” campaign with a at the front desks of all town facilities activity to promoting best practices for community meeting to discuss specific and are also available online. nutrition in early care and education multi-year projects aimed at reducing settings. Council Member Angelia chronic disease in Arlington’s youth. EPA cites Portsmouth Williams attended the ceremony to … Manassas Regional Airport for ‘Smart Growth’ receive the medals. completed the first phase of a runway The U.S. Environmental Protection extension project. The now 6,200- Herndon embracing Agency has recognized Portsmouth foot runway allows pilots to take customer service for a smart growth initiative in the on more fuel for longer flights. … city. “Destination Portsmouth” Vienna began substantial renova- In keeping with Herndon Town received EPA’s 2012 National Award tions to its Town Hall in mid-January. Council’s 2030 Vision tenet “Ex- for Smart Growth Achievement in the They include upgrading the building’s ceptional Service,” town employees category of Programs and Policies at a 40-year-old HVAC system, installing recently launched a far-reaching ceremony in Washington. new windows, carpet, lighting and customer service initiative designed to The National Award for Smart ceilings, and upgrading the building’s enhance service to residents, busi- Growth Achievement is given for security system. Renovations are nesses and others who interact with creative, sustainable initiatives that expected to last through October. the town. help protect the health and the Many of the renovations, including The initiative, branded as “Count environment while strengthening upgrading the HVAC system, have ON Us” in alignment with the local economies. Seven projects were energy-saving components, includ- town’s new brand, incorporates new honored at the awards ceremony. ing low energy lighting, triple pane service standards for all employees “Destination Portsmouth” was windows and integral blinds. that outline detailed expectations on selected from 47 applicants from service provided at the front desks of 25 states. The winning entries were Have news about your city, town or county all town facilities; on service provided chosen based on their effectiveness government? Send information to David via phone or e-mail; and on service in creating sustainable communities; Parsons via e-mail at [email protected]. provided in the field – in neighbor- fostering equitable development hoods and at businesses. among public, private, and nonprofit “Our aim through the ‘Count stakeholders; and serving as national ON Us’ customer service initiative is models for environmentally and eco- to transform ordinary acts of service nomically sustainable development. into extraordinary opportunities to make those who interact with Vienna town code the town feel valued,” said Town searchable online Manager Arthur A. Anselene. “The importance of a smile, friendly The Vienna Town Code is now acknowledgment, and prompt follow- available in a more accessible and through cannot be underestimated. searchable format online through the All of us who work for the town have town’s website. signed a pledge that we will do all we As part of the recodification can to elevate our service delivery.” process, the town engaged Municipal The “Count ON Us” initiative was Code Corporation to assist with developed by a committee of town reformatting, updating and editing of

6 Virginia Town & City | jan. / feb. 2013 State launches free emergency preparedness mobile app

irginia residents have a new way to stay on preparedness guidance along with several other important top of important developments during disasters. features, including: V Gov. Bob McDonnell recently announced the • Location- specific weather watches and warnings as release of a “Ready Virginia” mobile app, developed by the well as flood information issued by the National Weather Virginia Department of Emergency Management, which Service; gives Virginians a new way to prepare for disasters and stay • disaster news from the Virginia Department of Emer- informed during emergencies. gency Management; The free Ready Virginia app for iPhone® and An- • maps with open American Red Cross shelters, hur- droid™ mobile devices provides emergency planning and ricane evacuation routes, hurricane storm surge zones and stream gauges; • a template for creating a customized family emergency plan that can be easily shared; • local emergency manager contact information; and • links to register for local emergency alerts. “Mobile phones and tablets quickly have become a primary way for people to stay informed during disasters,” McDonnell said. “Last year, social media and web-based information were critical to informing the public and keep- ing individuals updated with important information during the severe derecho wind storm and .” The Ready Virginia app is available for download in the App StoreSM and in Google Play™ for Android™. In addition to the mobile app, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management launched a mobile version of its website at http://m. vaemergency.gov. The mobile site contains all the information available on VDEM’s regular website, but with easier navigation for those who use smart phones and tablets to access websites. Source: Office of Gov. Bob McDonnell

Virginia Town & City | jan. / feb. 2013 7 Vienna honors public works employees for safety achievements

Vienna Department of Public Works employees were recognized by the town in December for their role in decreasing work-related injuries. mployees of the Vienna turn improves workforce morale and operations and training. VMLIP was Department of Public Works productivity. able to assist with funding the training Ewere recognized in December for The financial benefit experienced through its popular Risk Management their role in helping the town achieve by the town was shared with employ- Grant program. a dramatic decrease in work-related ees. Each employee in the depart- Vienna has consistently shown a injuries. ment received a check for $75. A willingness to address safety issues that Nancy McMahon, director of drawing for a $750 prize and a second have led to losses or that posed poten- administrative services for the north- prize of a paid day off was received tial losses. It does so through sound ern Virginia town, noted a substantial just as enthusiastically by the workers safety policy development, training decrease in overall workers’ compen- on hand at the event. The drawing and education, and accountability. In sation costs, and a decrease in the was followed by a pizza lunch. addition, the town has taken advan- number of claims. Town Manager It is no accident that losses in tage of many of the safety resources Mercury Payton congratulated the Vienna have decreased. Fonda offered by VMLIP, according to Craig assembled employees for their overall Craig, a safety consultant with VML Schlemmer, training officer for the safety record that he said reflects Insurance Programs, pointed to an Vienna Public Works Department. positively on the town as a whole. incident involving a rodder truck “As a result of this kind of ap- The financial impact of these used for maintaining sewer lines as proach, the public works employees in efforts is substantial. Due to the an example of the aggressive steps Vienna are much better prepared to decreased claims costs, the town’s the town is willing to take to improve navigate the hazards they face during workers’ compensation premium with safety. Following a serious incident the course of their work day,” said VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) involving the truck that injured an Beth Rosenthal, VMLIP’s director of will decrease by more than $50,000 in employee, the town solicited specialty safety. “Property damage and injuries the coming policy year. The most im- training from Tilson & Associates, are minimized. It’s quite an accom- portant result, however, is that fewer a consulting firm specializing plishment.” employees are getting hurt, which in in wastewater collection system

8 Virginia Town & City | jan. / feb. 2013 Virginia top state for new LEED certifications in 2012 Nearly 30 million square feet of new LEED space was certified in state n its annual rankings released “(The) ranking is a validation of and affiliates, the annual Greenbuild Jan. 23, the U.S. Green Building the tremendous effort of Virginia’s International Conference & Expo, ICouncil announced that Virginia architects and builders to design and and advocacy in support of public has improved to the top state for renovate building spaces to be more policy that encourages and enables LEED-certified buildings. Virginia energy-efficient,” McDonnell said in green buildings and communities. For ranked behind Colorado and Illinois the press release. “Last year, I signed more information, visit usgbc.org. last year, but improved to the top spot into law the High Performance Build- for 2012, with 170 projects certified, ing Act, which ensures that state public LEED and 29.71 million square feet of building design, construction and As the most widely recognized and LEED space certified. LEED (Lead- renovation now meets the LEED green widely used green building program ership in Energy and Environmental building standard as well. It is good for across the globe, LEED is transform- Design) is a voluntary, consensus- the environment, good for our bottom ing buildings, homes and communities based, market-driven program that line and good for business.” in all 50 states and 135 countries. provides third-party verification of The USGBC report also singled LEED guides the design, construction, green buildings. out Cooper Vineyards in Louisa operations and maintenance of over “Securing a spot on this list is a County as the first winery on the East 50,000 projects worldwide, compris- remarkable achievement for every- Coast to achieve LEED Platinum ing 10.3 billion square feet of com- one involved in the green building status. The release from the council is mercial and institutional construction movement in these states,” said Rick available at: http://bit.ly/Ynqk8P. space, and over 123,000 additional Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding residential units. chair of the USGBC in a press release USGBC By using less energy, LEED-cer- from Gov. Bob McDonnell’s office. The U.S. Green Building Council tified spaces save money for families, “From architects and designers to local (USGBC) is committed to a prosper- businesses and taxpayers; reduce chapter advocates, their collective ef- ous and sustainable future through carbon emissions; and contribute to forts have brought sustainable building cost-efficient and energy-saving green a healthier environment for residents, design and use to the forefront of the buildings. USGBC works toward its workers and the larger community. national discussion on the environ- mission of market transformation Learn more at www.usgbc.org/leed. ment, and I applaud their efforts to through its LEED green building create a healthier present and future program, robust educational offerings, for the people of their states.” a nationwide network of chapters Source: Office of Gov. Bob McDonnell.

The Charlottesville Area Transit Complex is the third City of Charlottesville project to achieve LEED certification at the Gold or higher level. Photo: VMDO Architects / Scott Smith Photography.

VIRGINIA TOWN & CITY | jan. / feb. 2013 9 10 Virginia Town & City | jan. / feb. 2013 Virginia population estimates show effect of aging, resurgence of cities

very year, the Weldon Signs of population many independent cities among the Cooper Center for Public aging fastest-growing localities. In addition Service at the University of to , cities such as E Due to a combination of popula- Virginia produces the official popula- Manassas, Covington, Lexington, tion aging as well as lower birth rates, tion estimates for the Harrisonburg, Winchester, Charlot- 64 of Virginia’s 134 Commonwealth of tesville and Staunton were among the By Rebecca Tippett localities (48 percent) Virginia. The current independent cities growing at a faster experienced more estimates are based on changes since rate than the state since 2010. deaths than births, or natural de- the 2010 census in housing stock, These trends may reflect long- crease, between 2010 and 2012. Most school enrollment, births, deaths and lasting influences of the recession on of the counties with natural decrease driver’s licenses. They are used by housing markets and the doubling-up were in the Southwest and Southside state and local government agencies in of families in households to help regions of the state. While most revenue sharing, funding allocations, make ends meet during a down localities gained sufficient population planning and budgeting. economy, but these are not the only through migration to compensate for Since 2010, Virginia has grown influences on urban growth. Empty losses through natural decrease, 26 faster than the nation, growing by nesters looking to downsize and live localities in Virginia had a net overall 2.3 percent between the 2010 census near amenities, as well as Millennials loss in population between 2010 and July 2, 2012, to nearly 8.2 million skeptical of the housing market and and 2012. Eleven of these localities residents. Within Virginia, the largest more interested in living in urban experienced both natural decrease population gains continue to be environments than suburban environ- and net out-migration. concentrated in the urban centers ments, may be more interested in of Northern Virginia, Richmond cities than suburbs. While not all of and Hampton Roads. And much Renewed growth Virginia’s independent cities may be of Virginia’s overall growth remains in cities truly “urban,” they typically offer driven by the rapid growth of North- Between 2000 and 2010, Virginia’s more amenities and services than their ern Virginia, with 54 percent of the counties grew much faster than its neighboring rural counties. state’s growth between 2010 and 2012 cities: as a whole, counties gained 17 To the extent that current popula- occurring there. percent in total population over the tion growth in cities reflects economic Although many growth patterns past decade compared to 5 percent realities combined with real cultural in the population estimates appear to growth in cities. These growth pat- and social change, we might expect be the continuation of past trends terns appear to be converging. At the Virginia’s independent cities to – Northern Virginia’s continued national level, the 2011 population continue to grow in the coming years. growth, stagnant growth and estimates suggested that there may be population loss in more a slowing of ex-urban growth with rural areas of the state – a resurgence of population growth About the author the 2012 estimates also in urban areas, and we saw similar Rebecca Tippett is a research associate at show signs of popula- patterns in Virginia. These growth the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper tion aging and patterns have continued through Center for Public Service where she studies renewed growth 2012. household economic well-being and produces in Virginia’s Since 2010, the overall growth population estimates and projections. indepen- in Virginia’s independent cities has dent matched the county growth rate, with cities.

The University of Virginia Weldon Cooper Center released its 2012 annual official population estimates for Virginia and its localities at the end of January. To access the full report and all data files on the Cooper Center website, go to: www.coopercenter.org/demographics.

VIRGINIA TOWN & CITY | jan. / feb. 2013 11 July 1, 2012 Population Estimates for Virginia Counties and Cities

Change since 2010 Census April 1, 2010 July 1, 2012 Locality Numeric Change Percent Change Census Estimate Virginia 8,001,024 8,185,867 184,843 2.3% Counties Accomack County 33,164 33,522 358 1.1% Albemarle County 98,970 101,575 2,605 2.6% Alleghany County 16,250 15,937 -313 -1.9% Amelia County 12,690 12,720 30 0.2% Amherst County 32,353 32,532 179 0.6% Appomattox County 14,973 15,185 212 1.4% Arlington County 207,627 220,565 12,938 6.2% Augusta County 73,750 73,815 65 0.1% Bath County 4,731 4,773 42 0.9% Bedford County 68,676 69,637 961 1.4% Bland County 6,824 6,767 -57 -0.8% Botetourt County 33,148 33,293 145 0.4% Brunswick County 17,434 17,395 -39 -0.2% Buchanan County 24,098 23,990 -108 -0.4% Buckingham County 17,146 17,296 150 0.9% Campbell County 54,842 55,030 188 0.3% Caroline County 28,545 29,115 570 2.0% Carroll County 30,042 29,976 -66 -0.2% Charles City County 7,256 7,180 -76 -1.0% Charlotte County 12,586 12,560 -26 -0.2% Chesterfield County 316,236 322,388 6,152 1.9% Clarke County 14,034 14,276 242 1.7% Craig County 5,190 5,258 68 1.3% Culpeper County 46,689 47,732 1,043 2.2% Cumberland County 10,052 10,145 93 0.9% Dickenson County 15,903 15,747 -156 -1.0% Dinwiddie County 28,001 28,314 313 1.1% Essex County 11,151 11,202 51 0.5% Fairfax County 1,081,726 1,112,325 30,599 2.8% Fauquier County 65,203 66,131 928 1.4% Floyd County 15,279 15,542 263 1.7% Fluvanna County 25,691 26,033 342 1.3% Franklin County 56,159 56,616 457 0.8% Frederick County 78,305 80,118 1,813 2.3% Giles County 17,286 17,486 200 1.2% Gloucester County 36,858 36,976 118 0.3% Goochland County 21,717 21,169 -548 -2.5% Grayson County 15,533 15,381 -152 -1.0% Greene County 18,403 18,856 453 2.5% Greensville County 12,243 12,136 -107 -0.9% Halifax County 36,241 36,242 1 0.0% Hanover County 99,863 101,327 1,464 1.5%

12 Virginia Town & City | jan. / feb. 2013 Henrico County 306,935 314,881 7,946 2.6% Henry County 54,151 53,889 -262 -0.5% Highland County 2,321 2,288 -33 -1.4% Isle of Wight County 35,270 36,180 910 2.6% James City County 67,009 69,546 2,537 3.8% King and Queen County 6,945 7,427 482 6.9% King George County 23,584 23,945 361 1.5% King William County 15,935 16,014 79 0.5% Lancaster County 11,391 11,359 -32 -0.3% Lee County 25,587 25,705 118 0.5% Loudoun County 312,311 333,253 20,942 6.7% Louisa County 33,153 33,707 554 1.7% Lunenburg County 12,914 12,919 5 0.0% Madison County 13,308 13,472 164 1.2% Mathews County 8,978 8,883 -95 -1.1% Mecklenburg County 32,727 32,173 -554 -1.7% Middlesex County 10,959 11,009 50 0.5% Montgomery County 94,392 95,626 1,234 1.3% Nelson County 15,020 15,078 58 0.4% New Kent County 18,429 19,257 828 4.5% Northampton County 12,389 12,441 52 0.4% Northumberland County 12,330 12,466 136 1.1% Nottoway County 15,853 15,855 2 0.0% Orange County 33,481 33,999 518 1.5% Page County 24,042 24,215 173 0.7% Patrick County 18,490 18,691 201 1.1% Pittsylvania County 63,506 63,125 -381 -0.6% Powhatan County 28,046 28,394 348 1.2% Prince Edward County 23,368 23,380 12 0.1% Prince George County 35,725 35,915 190 0.5% Prince William County 402,002 421,164 19,162 4.8% Pulaski County 34,872 34,599 -273 -0.8% Rappahannock County 7,373 7,457 84 1.1% Richmond County 9,254 9,317 63 0.7% Roanoke County 92,376 93,256 880 1.0% Rockbridge County 22,307 22,090 -217 -1.0% Rockingham County 76,314 77,551 1,237 1.6% Russell County 28,897 28,890 -7 0.0% Scott County 23,177 23,445 268 1.2% Shenandoah County 41,993 42,812 819 2.0% Smyth County 32,208 32,112 -96 -0.3% Southampton County 18,570 18,678 108 0.6% Spotsylvania County 122,397 124,526 2,129 1.7% Stafford County 128,961 132,719 3,758 2.9% Surry County 7,058 6,927 -131 -1.9% Sussex County 12,087 12,139 52 0.4% Tazewell County 45,078 44,695 -383 -0.8% Warren County 37,575 38,077 502 1.3%

Virginia Town & City | jan. / feb. 2013 13 Locality 2010 Census July 1, 2012 Est. Numeric Change Percent Change

Washington County 54,876 55,479 603 1.1% Westmoreland County 17,454 17,703 249 1.4% Wise County 41,452 40,796 -656 -1.6% Wythe County 29,235 29,564 329 1.1% York County 65,464 66,428 964 1.5% Cities Alexandria City 139,966 147,391 7,425 5.3% Bedford City 6,222 6,172 -50 -0.8% Bristol City 17,835 17,702 -133 -0.7% Buena Vista City 6,650 6,714 64 1.0% Charlottesville City 43,475 45,073 1,598 3.7% Chesapeake City 222,209 228,210 6,001 2.7% Colonial Heights City 17,411 17,626 215 1.2% Covington City 5,961 6,420 459 7.7% Danville City 43,055 43,400 345 0.8% Emporia City 5,927 5,932 5 0.1% Fairfax City 22,565 23,505 940 4.2% Falls Church City 12,332 12,960 628 5.1% Franklin City 8,582 8,839 257 3.0% Fredericksburg City 24,286 26,024 1,738 7.2% Galax City 7,042 7,176 134 1.9% Hampton City 137,436 138,848 1,412 1.0% Harrisonburg City 48,914 50,862 1,948 4.0% Hopewell City 22,591 22,845 254 1.1% Lexington City 7,042 7,356 314 4.5% Lynchburg City 75,568 77,203 1,635 2.2% Manassas City 37,821 39,902 2,081 5.5% Manassas Park City 14,273 14,838 565 4.0% Martinsville City 13,821 13,908 87 0.6% Newport News City 180,719 183,331 2,612 1.4% Norfolk City 242,803 245,803 3,000 1.2% Norton City 3,958 4,193 235 5.9% Petersburg City 32,420 33,112 692 2.1% Poquoson City 12,150 12,291 141 1.2% Portsmouth City 95,535 97,450 1,915 2.0% Radford City 16,408 16,714 306 1.9% Richmond City 204,214 208,834 4,620 2.3% Roanoke City 97,032 98,641 1,609 1.7% Salem City 24,802 25,267 465 1.9% Staunton City 23,746 24,512 766 3.2% Suffolk City 84,585 86,463 1,878 2.2% Virginia Beach City 437,994 447,489 9,495 2.2% Waynesboro City 21,006 21,378 372 1.8% Williamsburg City 14,068 14,503 435 3.1% Winchester City 26,203 27,208 1,005 3.8% Total Counties 5,542,397 5,669,774 127,377 2.3% Total Cities 2,458,627 2,516,093 57,466 2.3%

14 Virginia Town & City | jan. / feb. 2013 Change since 2010 Census April 1, 2010 July 1, 2012 Locality Numeric Change Percent Change Census Estimate

Metropolitan Areas Blacksburg 162,958 164,425 1,467 0.9% Bristol combined 95,888 96,626 738 0.8% Charlottesville 201,559 206,615 5,056 2.5% Danville 106,561 106,525 -36 0.0% Harrisonburg 125,228 128,412 3,184 2.5% Lynchburg 252,634 255,759 3,125 1.2% NoVa 2,623,079 2,727,657 104,578 4.0% Richmond 1,258,251 1,282,509 24,258 1.9% Roanoke 308,707 312,331 3,624 1.2% Virginia Beach 1,648,136 1,679,326 31,190 1.9% Winchester 104,508 107,326 2,818 2.7% Total metropolitan 6,887,509 7,067,512 180,003 2.6%

Micropolitan Areas Martinsville 67,972 67,797 -175 -0.3% Staunton 118,502 119,705 1,203 1.0% Tazewell 45,078 44,695 -383 -0.8% Total micropolitan 231,552 232,196 644 0.3%

Neither metropolitan nor 881,963 886,160 4,197 0.5% micropolitan

Planning Districts LENOWISCO 94,174 94,138 -36 0.0% Cumberland Plateau 113,976 113,322 -654 -0.6% Mount Rogers 193,595 194,157 562 0.3% New River Valley 178,237 179,967 1,730 1.0% Roanoke Valley-Alleghany 274,759 278,072 3,313 1.2% Central Shenandoah 286,781 291,338 4,557 1.6% Northern Shenandoah Valley 222,152 226,705 4,553 2.0% Northern Virginia 2,230,623 2,325,903 95,280 4.3% Rappahannock-Rapidan 166,054 168,790 2,736 1.6% 234,712 240,322 5,610 2.4% Region 2000 252,634 255,759 3,125 1.2% West Piedmont 249,182 249,629 447 0.2% Southside 86,402 85,809 -593 -0.7% Commonwealth Regional Council 104,609 104,874 265 0.3% Richmond Regional 1,002,696 1,023,431 20,735 2.1% G.W. Regional Commission 327,773 336,331 8,558 2.6% Northern Neck 50,429 50,845 416 0.8% Middle Peninsula 90,826 91,511 685 0.8% Crater 173,463 174,945 1,482 0.9% Accomack-Northampton 45,553 45,963 410 0.9% Hampton Roads 1,622,394 1,654,057 31,663 2.0%

Virginia Town & City | jan. / feb. 2013 15 Arlington to receive national planning award rlington County’s Improvements Plan in 2010. The Crystal City Sector Plan, a 40-year long-range Among the improvements planned long-range vision crafted jointly plan is the result A for Crystal City are a streetcar line by community members and county of extensive work along the Route 1 corridor that will government, has won the American with the community, run from the Pentagon City Metro- Planning Association’s 2013 National including more than rail station through Crystal City to Planning Achievement Award for 90 public meetings Potomac Yard; buildings up to 300 Innovation in Economic Planning and over a four-year feet tall in strategic areas; 7,500 new Development. period. homes; the transformation of Jef- The sector plan provides a plan- The plan ferson Davis Highway into an urban ning roadmap for transforming Crystal embodies the boulevard linking Crystal City’s east City into a more complete, vibrant, community’s vision and west neighborhoods; ground floor walkable and transit-oriented neigh- to transform the retail stores and improved design and borhood. Arlington will receive the Crystal City area quality for public open spaces. award on April 16 at APA’s National by encouraging The Crystal City Sector Plan is Planning Conference in Chicago. new development already producing results: “This award was earned by all through density • The transformation of an those members of the community and other incentives, improving the obsolete 276,000 square foot office who brought their ideas and their streets, sidewalks and other public building vacated by BRAC is under- passion into this process and devoted infrastructure, upgrading open space going a substantial rehabilitation and years to re-imagining Crystal City,” and increasing transit options. conversion to a Class A building. said Arlington County Board Chair- • Another empty BRAC building is man J. Walter Tejada. “This ambi- being demolished, and will be replaced Broad partnership tious, creative plan is already begin- by a new 730,000 square feet Class A ning to make Crystal City an even In addition to the many citizen and office building and temporary public better place to live, work and play, business community participants, the plaza entitled in September 2012. and to help Arlington meet the serious partners with the county in this project • A former Post Office site is challenges posed by BRAC.” included Torti Gallas and Partners (lead seeking to gain entitlements in the BRAC, the Pentagon’s Base planning and urban design consultant), next few months for construction of a Realignment and Closing process, is Kimley-Horn and Associates (trans- 203-unit residential building. expected to result in the loss of 17,000 portation consultant), DMJM Harris | • A $3 million contribution, thus jobs in Arlington and the vacancy of AECOM (transportation consultant), far, to a tax increment financing 4.2 million square feet of office space – EDAW (now a part of AECOM district through increased values primarily in Rosslyn and Crystal City. – landscape planning consultant), resulting from the plan. “The Crystal City Plan demon- Economics Research Associates (eco- • The award of $25 million in strates how planning can address the nomics and market consultant), construction contracts for street challenges facing our communities,” Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associ- improvements. said Ann C. Bagley, FAICP, 2013 ates (transportation consultant), Robert Other recent improvements APA Awards Jury chair. “Combining Charles Lesser & Company (real estate in Crystal City that dovetail with economic analyses with planning consultant), and Vladislav Yeliseyev (ar- the many goals of the Sector Plan best practices has created an imple- chitectural illustrator). include: mentable plan with an eye toward the Learn more about the Crystal City • A 453,000 square feet regional/ future.” Sector Plan at: http://bit.ly/X5KYnr. international headquarters building The 40-year long-range plan is for the Boeing Company is under a pioneer in the use of economic About APA’s National construction just outside the planning analysis for planning purposes. It also Planning Awards area, for occupancy in 2014. is among the first of its kind to closely • A 204,000 square feet office build- The American Planning Associa- study the economics of demolishing ing vacated by BRAC was converted tion (APA) National Planning Awards and replacing major commercial to residential use in 2009 with the addi- recognize outstanding community buildings. Its economic findings led to tion of six floors for 266 units. plans, planning programs and initia- an infrastructure finance plan address- tives, public education efforts, and ing costs and estimating increasingly individuals for their leadership on substantial tax yields anticipated in Background planning issues. These efforts help the coming decades. The Arlington County Board create communities of lasting value adopted the Crystal City Sector throughout the country – and the world.

16 Virginia Town & City | jan. / feb. 2013 Democrat Terry McAuliffe Republican Local Government Day at the General Assembly bout 400 local government officials from across the state made the trip to Richmond to attend Legisla- Ative Day at the General Assembly Jan. 31. Sponsored by VML, VACo and the Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions, the annual event includes staff brief- ings on issues before the state legislature. This year, attendees also heard from the presumptive Republican and Democratic candidates for governor, Republican Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli and Democratic businessman Terry McAuliffe. Following the briefing and speeches at the Richmond Marriott Herndon Vice Mayor Connie downtown, local officials spent time at the Capitol lobbying Hutchinson (l) and Hopewell City Council Member Christina legislators before returning for an evening reception. Lumin-Bailey.

VIRGINIA TOWN & CITY | jan. / feb. 2013 17 Newly Elected Officials Conference ore than 30 people attended VML’s Newly Elected MOfficials Conference in Henrico County on Jan. 4. The new council members heard from speakers on topics ranging from budgeting and council-manager relations to laws governing freedom of information and conflict of interests. Among the participants were (clockwise from top) Allison Silberberg and John Chapman of Alexandria, Wendi Nesbit of Warsaw, Sharon Hodge of Martinsville, Jasmine Gore of Hopewell talking with Derrick Wood of Dumfries, Amelia Ross- Hammond of Virginia Beach, Bridgewater Town Superintendent Bob Holton, and Mark Bissoon of Bowling Green.

18 Virginia Town & City | jan. / feb. 2013 ICMA paper examines financial trends, citizen engagement

recent paper from Department of Political Science, MPA mechanisms used to overcome those ICMA, the International program, and director of the Center barriers; and a proposed framework ACity/County Management for Local Governments at Western for essential and nonessential service Association, finds that local govern- Kentucky University, Bowling Green, prioritization that incorporates citizen ments throughout the examines how managers can continue collaboration and empowerment into continue to redefine themselves in an to provide essential services to citizens the process. effort to meet the challenges of new by engaging them in community “In extreme cases, we read financial realities, particularly in the prioritization and decision making. headlines of municipal bankruptcy, areas of personnel, core services and Striking a Balance presents a sum- consideration of the possibility of programs, service partnerships and mary of the current financial trends eliminating a police department and restructuring. faced by communities; the strategies contracting out public safety func- Striking a Balance: Matching the Ser- adopted to deal with those challenges; tions, or the proposed cutbacks of vices Offered by Local Governments with the examples of successful citizen partici- municipal salaries to minimum-wage Revenue Realities, authored by Victoria pation efforts, barriers to meaningful levels,” Gordon said. Gordon, associate professor in the participation, along with methods and “For most managers,” she con- tinued, “budgetary changes over the past five years have been recurring, but more subtle – decreases in size of workforce, delays in filling vacant positions, temporary furloughs, limits on overtime, across-the-board budgetary cuts, increased contribu- tions from employees to pension plans and health insurance premiums, reallocating responsibilities, delaying capital improvement projects, and/or restructuring of departments.” Garnering citizen input, accord- ing to the study results, remains the greatest challenge for local service prioritization. The paper suggests a framework for incorporating citizen involvement into the process that follows the spectrum of public participation (i.e., informing, consult- ing, involving, collaborating with, and empowering citizens). Intended as a discussion of the political, financial, and environmental factors that are unique to a community (rather than a one-size-fits-all approach), the frame- work recommendations may lead communities to find new directions for service provision and for allocating resources within the budget process. To read the paper, go to: http:// bit.ly/ZHGmeW.

VIRGINIA TOWN & CITY | jan. / feb. 2013 19 Single-stream recycling efforts help make Charlottesville a green city

he Charlottesville City Council has adopted a 2025 TVision Statement. One of its major components calls for “A Green City,” which states that “Charlot- tesville citizens live in a community with a vibrant urban forest, tree-lined streets, and lush green neighborhoods. We have an extensive natural trail system, along with healthy rivers and streams. We have clean air and water, we emphasize recycling and reuse, and we minimize stormwater runoff. Our homes and buildings are sustain- ably designed and energy efficient.” Distinguishing Charlottesville from Charlottesville is experimenting with 95-gallon recycling carts other communities that claim to be in two neighborhoods. “green” are its many innovative city- of materials that could be recycled. from the landfill, Republic Services initiated programs. These include: For residents, this meant all recyclable and the city began a recycling pilot • Stormwater management materials could now be stored and program in two neighborhoods, • Water resources protection collected in one bin or container substituting 95-gallon recycling carts • Green building certification for a instead of separating them at home. for the 18-gallon bins now in use. new downtown transit station Prior to fiscal year 2008, Charlot- While still early in the pilot program, • Restoration of Meadow Creek tesville residents were only allowed to preliminary results show participating Stream recycle newspaper and used beverage residents are generating an additional • Construction of a rain garden in containers. Working with Republic 32 percent of recovered materials Greenleaf Park Services, the city was able to add using the larger carts. • Promoting alternative fueled city catalogues, magazines, phone books, Charlottesville has shown its com- vehicles junk mail, office paper and paper bags. mitment and leadership in seeking out • Cutting energy consumption This enhanced program is more con- innovative approaches to improving • Conserving water venient for residents and more effective traditional curbside recycling systems. • Conducting stream clean-ups in targeting recyclable materials. Working with Republic Services, the and sponsoring an Adopt-A-Stream Adding the broad range of city has been able to offer a single program recyclable fiber materials produced a stream recycling program to its • Increasing the amount of waste dramatic increase in the amount of residents typically only available to that is recycled recycled tons collected and processed. larger urban areas. • Operating a recycling pilot Prior to this change, in 2007 the city program that uses 96-gallon bins generated 1,975 tons of curbside recy- Republic Services provides environmental cling annually. In 2008, the recycling solutions and solid waste and recycling col- Walking the talk recovery number had increased to lection, processing and disposal for more than 2,757 tons. In 2011, the total annual 3,000 local governments across the country. Outstanding achievements have recycling tonnage increased dramati- been made by the city in the recycling cally to more than 3,700 tons, up 87 Contact: and conservation programs since percent compared to 2007. David Aikman 2008. By working with its curbside Division Manager recycling collection contractor Continued improvement Republic Services – Charlottesville Republic Services, the city converted [email protected] from source-separated recycling to a During 2011, in an effort to www.alliedwastecharlottesville.com single-stream recycling program. At further increase the amount of the same time, it expanded the types recycled materials and divert materials

20 Virginia Town & City | jan. / feb. 2013 Marketplace

clerical exper. To learn more or apply, visit Senior Program Assistant Longer version of job ads www.winchesterva.gov. Open until filled. (Planning Department), posted at www.vml.org EOE. Fluvanna County A complete up-to-date listing of job ads SALARY: $25,937 to start (+) benefits. submitted to VML for publication is Economic Development Provides technical and administrative posted at www.vml.org. Visit the VML Coordinator, Accomack- assistance for long-range and current plan- website and click on “Marketplace” to Northampton Planning District ning and economic development activities. Commission read the complete descriptions of these Reqs. excellent communication skills and and other openings. SALARY: $35,000-$50,000 (+) benefits, exper. with Microsoft Office and Adobe including VRS. Varied responsibilities for Acrobat. Prefer GIS exper. and exper. in regional planning organization include planning or local govt. County applica- Fire & Rescue Chief, Winchester project management for state and federal tion available at www.fluvannacounty.org. planning activities and technical assistance SALARY: $70,553-$112,902 DOQ/DOE Submit application, resume, cover letter to local jurisdictions. Position is focused (+) benefits. (pop. 26,000; 9.3 sq. miles) and references to: jobs@fluvannacounty. on transportation planning and regional Lead combination volunteer-career dept. org. Open until filled. EOE. economic development. Reqs. relevant (64 professional / appx. 30 volunteers) with bachelor’s degree or 4 yrs. relevant exper. 4 independent volunteer stations, 3 engine Director of Intellectual Send resume with references to: Curt companies that provide advanced and basic Disabilities Services, Smith, Director of Planning, at csmith@a- Hanover County emergency medical services, and 1 truck npdc.org or mail to: A-NPDC, Attn: Curt company that provides extrication services. SALARY: $73,242-$98,882 (+) benefits. Smith, P.O. Box 417, Accomac, VA 23301. Career staffing supplements volunteer sta- Community Services Board seeking Review of applicants begins Feb. 28. Open tions 24/7. Reqs. bachelor’s degree in fire division director responsible for overall until filled. EOE. science or related field (master’s preferred) management and administration of agency programs, including intellectual disabilities and min. 10 yrs. progressively responsible County Administrator, Page command exper. in EMS, firefighting and case management, employment services, emergency mngmnt. Prefer graduation SALARY: Negotiable DOQ/DOE (+) day health and rehabilitation, residential from National Fire Academy’s Executive benefits. (pop. appx. 24,000; $59 million support/housing, transportation and qual- Fire Officer’s Program and Emergency FY 13 bdgt.) Plan, direct and coordinate ity improvement. For more information Manager and Incident Commander Cer- the day-to-day operations of county and to apply visit www.hanovercountyjobs. tifications. More information and apply government. Reqs. bachelor’s degree with com or call 804-365-6489 (TDD # 356- at www.winchesterva.gov. Prefer city major course work in public administration 6140). Open until filled. EOE. residency upon appt. Deadline: March 8. or a related field with equiv. exper. Prefer EOE. graduate degree and/or exper. as a chief Planning Office Manager/Zoning or assistant chief local govt. administrator. Technician, Colonial Beach Regional Planner, Mount Rogers View a complete profile outlining the posi- SALARY: DOE/DOQ (+) benefits. Planning District Commission tion, the county, its services and challenges Typical duties include assisting planning SALARY: $30,000-$45,000 DOQ/ at www.pagecounty.virginia.gov. Submit director with research / review of docu- DOE (+) benefits. Responsibilities cover letter and resume outlining career ments; coordinating activities of building include comprehensive planning, regional accomplishments, including salary history, inspector and code official; answering planning, grant writing and administra- and min. 5 professional references to: citizens’ inquiries regarding building tion, and developing reports and data County of Page, Department of Human and zoning; attending monthly Planning products. Exper. with Adobe software and Resources, 551 Mechanic St., Luray, VA Commission meetings; recording and sum- GIS desired. Reqs. bachelor’s degree in 22835 or by e-mail to amoler@pagecounty. marizing minutes; updating GIS system. planning or related field or equiv. comb. virginia.gov. First consideration given to Reqs. min. of associate’s degree or comb. of educ. and work exper. Prefer master’s resumes received by March 8. Open until of educ., training and exper. to sufficiently degree and local and/or regional planning filled. EOE. demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills exper. Send cover letter, resume and refer- and abilities; knowledge of GIS software, Town Manager, Gate City ences to: Regional Planner Position, Mount data and products. Successful applicant Rogers Planning District Commission, SALARY: DOQ/DOE (+) benefits. Plans, expected to become a certified permit clerk 1021 Terrace Drive, Marion, VA 24354 or directs and reviews the work of all full- and within 1 yr. Submit town application and [email protected]. For more info, visit www. part-time employees. Reqs. bachelor’s resume to: Sherri Wilkerson, 18 N. Irving mrpdc.org. Review of applications begins degree with major course work in public Ave., Colonial Beach, VA 22443. Open Feb. 25. Open until filled. EOE. administration, government, planning, until filled. EOE. business administration, or related field Customer Service Assistant and/or 3 yrs. exper. in all phases of payroll (Utility Billing), Winchester and accounting procedures. 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Reqs. any comb. of educ. and Reqs. ability to work independently and exper. equiv. to a H.S. diploma or GED with other departments, ability to work supplemented by a computer course and on multiple assignments simultaneously, extensive computer skills with emphasis

VIRGINIA TOWN & CITY | jan. / feb. 2013 21 Marketplace in Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Reqs. holding (and maintaining) the following (counsel for the authority), Suite 230, Old bachelor’s degree with preferably 2-3 yrs. certifications req’d by the Va. Uniform City Hall, 1001 E. Broad St., Richmond, related exper. Local govt. exper. a plus. Statewide Building Code: Combination Va. 23119. Contact: 804-780-3143. Open For more information and to apply, visit Inspections (residential and commercial), until filled. EOE. www.hanovercountyjobs.com or call 804- General Building, Building Plans Review, 365-6489 (TDD -- 356-6140). Open until Property Maintenance, Building Official. filled. EOE. Full job description and application details SUBMITTALS: Submit ads as text files via at http://bit.ly/VlO8UC. Open until e-mail to David Parsons at [email protected]. Deputy Building Official, filled. EOE. VML posts job ads on its website at no cost to Harrisonburg its local government members. Non-members are SALARY: $44,262-$65,000 preferred Regional Jail Superintendent, charged a flat rate of $25 per ad, which includes hiring range DOQ/DOE (+) benefits. RSW Regional Jail Authority a listing in the VML eNews newsletter and Responsible for planning, coordinating, SALARY: Negotiable DOQ/DOE (+) publication in Virginia Town & City (deadlines supervising and participating in building, benefits. Serves as superintendent of a new permitting). VML edits position descriptions in electrical, mechanical, plumbing and 375-bed regional jail serving the coun- printed publications because of space limitations. property maintenance inspection activi- ties of Rappahannock, Shenandoah and ties with responsibility for enforcing the Warren. The facility is under construction laws, ordinances and codes relating to the in Warren County and is scheduled to open construction, alteration and maintenance in July of 2014. The authority anticipates of buildings. Prefer comb. of educ. and hiring a superintendent to begin work on considerable exper. in building trades or about April 1, 2013, to plan for the and building inspections (appx. 7 yrs.), opening of the new jail. Min. 5 yrs. jail including some (appx. 2-3 yrs.) supervisory management exper. in a comparably sized exper. in building trades/building inspec- facility desired. Mail applications with re- tions. Preference given to applicants sume and references to: William H. Hefty,

Virginia Institute of Government spring workshops set he Virginia Institute of Government to help employees succeed at each level; name four key is accepting registrations for its annual “Second leadership styles and practice applying them in diverse TWednesdays” series of professional improvement workplace scenarios; create a plan you can use back on classes. All four of the classes will be held at the U.Va. the job to “multiply” intelligence and enhance perfor- Richmond Center from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Each mance. class costs $100, which includes materials and lunch. The Art of Strategic Planning, May 8. A The topics that will be covered include: class for business/budget analysts, supervisors, manag- Leading a Collaborative Culture, March ers, team leaders and anyone involved in the strategic 13. A class for supervisors, team leaders, managers and planning process. Focus is on identifying the purpose directors to help you assess your collaboration strengths and benefits of strategic planning and its essential and your areas of development. Attending will help components: defining objectives; assessing current and you to learn key skills of Principled Negotiation as they future conditions; forming and implementing strategy; apply to collaboration among teams, across agencies, evaluating progress; and fine tuning as needed to stay in and with customers themselves. Identify communica- the game. tion differences that can impede cooperation among Effective Grant Writing: Keys to Unlocking colleagues and agencies; learn how to move superficial the Vault, June 12. A class for anyone responsible collaboration to a deeper level, especially when conflict for locating and acquiring grant money that will help or lack of common vision are the barriers; analyze how demystify the grant-writing process and increase collaboration and a lack of collaboration often affect chances of success. Attend this seminar and learn to customer service. outline eight key elements required for a successful grant Genius or Genius Maker: Adapting Your proposal; look at sample letters of intent; review actual Leadership Style to Boost Employee Perfor- funding guidelines; examine detailed requirements and mance, April 10. A class for supervisors, team documentation for submitting a proposal; describe basic leaders, managers and directors to learn what it takes components required in most proposals, focusing on to tap into the potential of employees, and what you program evaluation and outcomes process. may unwittingly be doing to block employee growth For more information about any of the classes and and accountability. Attending will help you determine how to register, go to http://bit.ly/XQKwJX. Con- if you are a “multiplier” or “diminisher,” and compare tacts: Chantel Robinson ([email protected]) or Salma the effects of each approach on your employees; identify Omer ([email protected]) or call 804/371-0202. four levels of professional development and strategies

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