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News Release – April 15, 2022

Winners of 2022 “If I Were Mayor” state essay contest announced

Friday, April 15, 2022

The Virginia Municipal League (VML) announced today the statewide winner and seven regional winners of the “If I Were Mayor” Essay Contest. The contest, hosted by VML, drew hundreds of entries from seventh graders throughout the state. The challenge to the students was to identify an issue in their locality, talk to others about possible solutions, and then identify what solution would best address the issue. View full news release >

News Release – Dec. 15, 2021

Virginia Municipal League Welcomes Moon Reynolds to Executive Board

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

City of Roanoke Council Member Stephanie Moon Reynolds has been appointed to fill a vacant At-Large Member position on the Executive Board of the Virginia Municipal League. Moon Reynold’s term is effective immediately; she will be up for re-election at the Annual Business Meeting in October of 2022. View full news release >

News Release – Oct. 6, 2021

Virginia Municipal League Installs New Executive Board

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Richmond – The membership of the Virginia Municipal League (VML) recently installed new officers and members to its Executive Board. The new leadership was effective Monday, Oct. 4 at the League’s annual conference and business meeting in Leesburg. View full news release >

News Release – Sept. 14, 2021

Virginia Municipal League Announces Winners of the 2021 Innovation Awards in Local Government

Saturday, August 14, 2021

The Virginia Municipal League (VML) is pleased to announce the winners of its annual awards for excellence in local government. The statewide competition recognizes innovative problem-solving, excellence in management, citizen participation, and improved services to citizens. View full news release >

News Release – April 21, 2021

Winners of 2021 VML “If I Were Mayor” state essay contest announced

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

The Virginia Municipal League (VML) announced today the statewide winner and five regional winners of the “If I Were Mayor” Essay Contest. The contest, hosted by VML, drew hundreds of entries from seventh graders throughout the state. The challenge to the students was to describe what worked (and did not work) for them during the past year of schooling during a pandemic. They were also asked to explain how they would, as mayor of their community, make the lessons they have learned work for everyone. View full news release >

News Release – Sept. 9, 2019

Virginia Municipal League Announces Winners of the 2019 Innovation Awards in Local Government

Monday, September 9, 2019

The Virginia Municipal League (VML) is pleased to announce the winners of its annual awards for excellence in local government. The statewide competition recognizes innovative problem-solving, excellence in management, citizen participation, and improved services to citizens. VML received more than 50 entries, from which judges selected one winner in each of six categories. One of the category winners will be chosen by VML president and Roanoke council member Anita James Price to receive the President’s Award. Read full news release >

News Release – March 26, 2019

Winners of 2019 ‘If I Were Mayor’ essay contest announced

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

The Virginia Municipal League (VML) announced today the statewide winner and seven regional winners of the “If I Were Mayor” Essay Contest. The contest, hosted by VML, drew hundreds of entries from seventh graders throughout the state. The challenge to the students was to describe what they would do if they were mayor of their hometown. View full news release >

News Release – March 1, 2018

Winners of ‘If I Were Mayor’ state essay contest announced

Thursday, March 1, 2018

The Virginia Municipal League announced today the statewide winner and seven regional winners of the “If I Were Mayor” Essay Contest. The contest, hosted by VML, drew more than 1,000 entries from seventh graders throughout the state. The challenge to the students was to describe what they would do if they were mayor of their hometown. Read full news release >

News Release – Oct. 19, 2017

Virginia Municipal League Installs New Executive Committee

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Richmond – The membership of the Virginia Municipal League (VML) recently installed new officers and two new members to its Executive Committee. The new leadership was effective Monday, Oct. 2 at the League’s annual conference and business meeting in Williamsburg. Read full news release >

News Release – Oct. 11, 2017

Virginia Municipal League Announces Winners of the 2017 Innovation Awards in Local Government

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

The Virginia Municipal League (VML) is pleased to announce the winners of its annual awards for excellence in local government. The statewide competition recognizes innovative problem-solving, excellence in management, citizen participation, and improved services to citizens. VML received nearly 70 entries, from which a panel of judges selected one winner in each of six categories. The panel also selected one of the winners to receive the President’s Award. Read full news release >

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