Magazine

About the cover: The legislation mandating November elections for localities got a lot of attention this session. There were strong opinions on both sides before it passed and was signed into law. VML offers some valuable insight on this important legislation and, in our 2021 Legislative Summary for localities, we help you understand new laws relating to marijuana legalization, wastewater plant improvements, and so much more!

Download VTC April 2021

About the cover: Environmental legislation passed by the 2020 General Assembly has raised the bar on energy efficiency and green building standards for housing in the Commonwealth. This has also created opportunities for new funding for healthier and greener affordable housing. We check in with some agencies and businesses leading the way.

Download VTC March 2021

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. Find out what’s being done for these Virginians inside.

Download VTC Jan/Feb 2021

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 of Monroe Street Photo – Galax, VA).

Download VTC Dec. 2020

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 questions, we’ve got answers inside this issue of VTC.

Download VTC Nov. 2020

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 all in the same place this year, but we did gather, and it was great to see everyone peeking out from our computer screens. Thanks for being “there.”

Download VTC Oct. 2020

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 in 2023. 

Download VTC Sept. 2020 – Conference Issue

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 State Park. Photographed by Sue Mellen.

Download VTC July/Aug 2020

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 the better.

Download VTC June 2020

About the cover: Hey, isn’t that VML’s 2020 “If I Were Mayor” essay winner, 7th grader Preston Lieu? It sure is! You can read Preston’s essay, as well as all those from the regional winners, inside.

Download VTC May 2020