Magazine

On the cover: Jalia Hardy of Winford Middle School in Richmond was the statewide winner of the 2017-2018 “If I were Mayor” essay contest. Read about the contest, the statewide winning essay and the essays of the seven other regional winners inside. The story starts on page 13.

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About the cover: Local governments are between a rock and a hard place, as they face service and infrastructure demands that outstrip revenue growth. Learn more about the results of a survey of local fiscal conditions conducted this past November and December. Story begins on page 12. 

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On the cover: Newport News Council Member Dr. Patricia Woodbury is the new President of the Virginia Municipal League. VTC highlights Dr. Woodbury’s dedication to public service and the City of Newport News. Story begins on page 12. Photographed by Manuel Timbreza.

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About the cover: Increasing playability leads to healthy outcomes for all. Eleven Virginia localities have been recognized for making play part of a community-wide agenda.

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About the cover: For transforming the health of city residents, Lynchburg’s healthy living campaign was awarded VML’s new Community Health Innovation Award and the 2017 President’s Award. Find inspiration from their success and that of the five other category winners.

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About the cover: The benefits of sovereign immunity vary by type of governmental entity and function. Learn the important distinctions and protections available.

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On the cover: In Colonial Williamsburg’s Capitol, one can walk the halls where the colony’s representatives struggled with the British governor over the meaning of American liberty.

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On the cover: With the solar industry shining brightly in Virginia, governments can attract jobs and revenue by working with solar companies. VML reports on two Virginia communities’ approach to solar, as well as state legislation addressing clean energy.

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On the cover: VML urges every locality to take time to review the regulatory schemes your locality currently has in place that could affect short-term rentals. here’s an overview of factors to consider. See story on page 15.

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On the cover: Designing a community to support active lifestyles will boost quality of life and economic development. See story on page 13.

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