Town and City
Virginia Town & City is the official magazine of the Virginia Municipal League.
Published 10 times a year at 13 E. Franklin St. Richmond, VA 23219.
Editor / Advertising Manager: Rob Bullington
Contributing Editor & Graphic Design: Manuel Timbreza
Circulation Manager: Joni Terry
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Vol. 56 N0. 1 – Jan.Feb. 2021
Broadband now! Inside: Supreme Court Midterm for Local Governments 2020-21 Member Spotlight on City of Waynesboro The Towns of Loudoun About the cover: Working, studying, socializing…living online during the pandemic has made us all feel that our bandwidth is getting squeezed. What’s needed is some broadband. Many of us have it, far too many still lack it.…
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Vol. 55 No. 10 – Dec. 2020
VML’s new president!: Galax Mayor Willie Greene Inside: Retiring members reflect on service 2021 VML Legislative Program On the cover: City of Galax native Willie Greene has worn many hats including (but certainly not limited to) fireman, restauranteur, safety consultant, council member, vice mayor, mayor and now president of the Virginia Municipal League. (cover photo by Austin Pinckney…
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Vol. 55 No. 9 – Nov. 2020
The Knowledge to Govern Inside: Three steps forward for environmental justice in Virginia Spotlights on Galax, Smithfield and Warsaw About the cover: How does the Dillon Rule work? What does Sovereign Immunity mean to localities? What audiences do council members need to think about during meetings? How does one start a media campaign? You’ve got…
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Vol. 55 No. 8 – Oct. 2020
Screen Time! : Annual Conference goes virtual Inside: Commentary: Pandemic relief Epidemic crisis Local Champions Norfolk: CARES T.E.A.M. About the cover: Remember when people got together in the same place at the same time? Really, it used to happen! For example, every October VML members would gather in the same place for our annual conference. Well, we weren’t…
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Vol. 55 No. 7 – September 2020
A Norfolk State of mind: VML Annual Conference issue Inside: The 2020 year in review VA’s Economy vs. the Pandemic Member Spotlights …and more! About the cover: A virtual conference this year means missing out on everything this fantastic city has to offer; it also means having a lot to look forward to when we return…
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Vol. 55 No. 6 – July-Aug
Now entering Outside, VA Inside: Best Day Trip Destinations in Virginia Back to School Perspectives The Story of VML’s new logo About the cover: Soar to new heights, embrace adventure, explore nature, and experience the best places to day trip in Virginia! Pictured on the cover is the Hiwasse Bridge at the New River Trail…
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Vol. 55 No. 5 – June 2020
Hold on!: Transportation funding is shifting gears Also inside: An interview with Clerk of the House Suzette Denslow COVID-19 financial impacts on Virginia local governments About the the cover: Hold on! Get a grip! Grab hold of something solid and brace yourself! Transportation funding in Virginia is about to make a sharp turn for…
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Vol. 55 No. 4 – May 2020
Get wise about the state of education today VML’s If I Were Mayor Essay Contest Statewide Winner is Preston Lieu Inside: Read the winning essays Thoughts from Virginia’s teachers Minor league baseball comes to Fredericksburg …and more! About the cover: Hey, isn’t that VML’s 2020 “If I Were Mayor” essay winner, 7th grader Preston Lieu? It…
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Vol. 55 No. 3 – April 2020
Take the extra step for Virginia’s environment Also inside: 2020 VML Local Champion Awards details Maintaining and operating parks and recreation during COVID-19 2020 VML Legislative Summary About the cover: Hey Virginia, it’s spring! And now more than ever it’s important to step outside and enjoy this magnificent season in our magnificent state. And while you’re out…
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Vol. 55 No. 2 – March 2020
Get connected: Technology solutions that localities can use Inside: Smarter solutions for a connected government Defining success through technology Take back the innovation narrative one story at a time Reaping the benefits of converting to VoIP About the cover: This month we look at some technology-driven services and products that are…