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News Release - March 11, 2024

VML receives Centennial Federal Advocacy Award from the National League of Cities

Monday, March 11, 2024

VML Executive Director Michelle Gowdy accepted the award on behalf of the league during the opening general session of the Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C...

News Release - Jan. 23, 2024

VML accepting submissions for “If I Were Mayor” essay contest for 7th and 8th graders.

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Regional winners will receive $150 each and the statewide winner will receive $250...

Virginia Municipal League Honors Roger Wiley

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

During the Virginia Municipal League’s 2023 Annual Conference, the VML Board of Directors presented longtime counsel for the league Roger Wiley of Hefty, Wiley & Gore with a plaque honoring his service...read full press release >

News Release - Oct. 12, 2023

Virginia Municipal League Installs New Board of Directors

Thursday, October 12, 2023

The membership of the Virginia Municipal League (VML) recently installed new officers and members to its Board of Directors. The new leadership was elected Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, at the league’s annual conference which was held in Norfolk this year...read full news release.

News Release – Sept. 13, 2023

Winners of 2023 VML Innovation Awards announced

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

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. Read full press release >

News Release – April 10, 2023

Winners of 2023 “If I Were Mayor” state essay contest announced

Monday, April 10, 2023

Richmond – 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 – Oct. 7, 2022

Virginia Municipal League Installs New Executive Board

Friday, October 7, 2022

The membership of the Virginia Municipal League (VML) recently installed new officers and members to its Executive Board. The new leadership was elected Monday, Oct. 3, 2022 at the League’s annual conference in Richmond. View full news release >

News Release – Oct. 5, 2022

Carson elected President of the Virginia Municipal League

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Richmond: At the Virginia Municipal League’s Annual Business Meeting held on October 3, 2022, Town of Pennington Gap Vice-Mayor Jill Carson was elected as President of VML. View full news release >

News Release – Sept. 12, 2022

Virginia Municipal League Announces Winners of the 2022 Innovation Awards in Local Government

Monday, September 12, 2022

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 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 >

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