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The resources below include secondary and older items. They are provided here for reference purposes. Visit VML’s COVID-19 Resources main page to view only the most recent.

View examples of actions taken by:

  • VML
  • Cities
  • Towns
  • Counties
  • Regional
  • National

 


VML:

    • On April 10, VML President Thomas R. Smigiel, Jr. sent a letter to Governor Northam iterating VML’s position and requests related to the Governor’s proposal to move May elections.
      • View/Download the letter here >
      • View/Download the issue paper from the April 9 meeting here >
    • April 9th letter to Erik Johnston, Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development
    • April 7 letter to Virginia’s Congressional delegation regarding CARES Act distribution and flexibility.
    • March 26th letter to Erik Johnston, Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development

Cities:

    • Falls Church:
      • Summary of resources provided below:
        • City of Falls Church Incident Command Chart (April 14)
        • Reopening Road Map (Based on CDC, White House, & Gov. Northam’s Guidelines)
        • Recovery Road Map (“White House” Model)
        • COVID-19 payroll expenses (sample spreadsheet)
        • COVID-19 supply expenses (sample spreadsheet)
        • “Repurpose an Employee” Program (email outlining the program)
        • Chronicle newsletter for city employees (example from April 23)
      • CARES/FEMA Funding Allocation Summary (spreadsheet)
    • City of Manassas:
      • Declaration of Local Emergency
      • Agency Operational Status (March 17)
    • Newport News: Coronavirus webpage
    • Richmond: Ordinance 2020-093
      To assure the continuity of government during the disaster resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic by modifying the practices and procedures of public bodies to permit electronic meetings as authorized by Va. Code § 15.2-1413.
    • Virginia Beach:
      • COVID-19 Phase One Beach Opening – Operating Procedures (May 2020)
      • COVID-19 Recovery Key Initiatives & Federal/State Reopening Guidelines – Update to Virginia Beach City Council (May 12)
      • City Manager’s COVID-19 Situational Awareness Update (March 13)
      • Declaration of Local Emergency
      • City Creates New Program to Provide Emergency Grants to Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
    •  Williamsburg:
      • Coronavirus webpage
      • Virtual Council Meetings website
      • An Ordinance to Establish Emergency Procedures for the Continuity and Operation of the Government
      • City Council Agenda Item Summary (used to adopt the above ordinance)

Towns:

    • Town of Warrenton: A resolution to request the Virginia General Assembly to adopt emergency legislation to authorize absentee-only voting at the upcoming May election and June primary for the Town of Warrenton. (April 14)
    •  Middleburg:
      • Restaurant Support Program
      • Retail Support Program and Joint Marketing Effort
    • Herndon: Emergency Management Plan (adopted March 25)
    • Smithfield: Proclamation to Declare a Local Emergency

Counties:

    • Fairfax:
      • Website devoted to coronavirus information and resources for residents
      • “Fairfax Rise” COVID-19 Small Business and Nonprofit Relief Grant Fund
        • “Fairfax Rise” FAQs
    • Henrico: Ordinance on Waiver of Fees and Penalties
    • James City: An Ordinance to Ensure the Continuity of Government (March 24)
    •  Loudoun:
      • BOS Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings
      • Declaration of Local Emergency
      • Resolution Confirming Declaration of Local Emergency (March 17)
      • Articles in LoudounNow illustrate steps being taken by the county:
        • “Loudoun to Establish Special Reserve Fund to Buy Time During Pandemic“
        • “County Signs Contract to Disinfect Jail, 911 Call Center“
        • “Donations Pour into County Protective Equipment Repository“
    • New Kent: Declaration of a Local Emergency
    • York: Coronavirus webpage

Regional:

    • Peninsula Localities: Joint Statement 

National:

    • Bloomberg Philanthropies and the National League of Cities have teamed up to launch the COVID-19: Local Action Tracker. They will collect and share policy actions and promising practices taken by cities, towns, and villages across the United States in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can also submit your locality’s actions to be included on the tracker.
    • Letter from NLC Federal Advocacy Director regarding changes needed to HR 6201 (new sick leave and family medical leave requirements)
    • On March 17, the National League of Cities (NLC) delivered a letter to Congress requesting federal funding and policy changes to support local government efforts to protect the economy, residents, and small businesses on the economic margins as a result of the coronavirus. You can download the letter here.
    • U.S. Small Business Administration Updates Criteria on States for Requesting Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19). Read the press release here.
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