Magazine

On the cover: Newport News Council Member Dr. Patricia Woodbury is the new President of the Virginia Municipal League. VTC highlights Dr. Woodbury’s dedication to public service and the City of Newport News. Story begins on page 12. Photographed by Manuel Timbreza.

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About the cover: Increasing playability leads to healthy outcomes for all. Eleven Virginia localities have been recognized for making play part of a community-wide agenda.

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About the cover: For transforming the health of city residents, Lynchburg’s healthy living campaign was awarded VML’s new Community Health Innovation Award and the 2017 President’s Award. Find inspiration from their success and that of the five other category winners.

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About the cover: The benefits of sovereign immunity vary by type of governmental entity and function. Learn the important distinctions and protections available.

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On the cover: In Colonial Williamsburg’s Capitol, one can walk the halls where the colony’s representatives struggled with the British governor over the meaning of American liberty.

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On the cover: With the solar industry shining brightly in Virginia, governments can attract jobs and revenue by working with solar companies. VML reports on two Virginia communities’ approach to solar, as well as state legislation addressing clean energy.

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On the cover: VML urges every locality to take time to review the regulatory schemes your locality currently has in place that could affect short-term rentals. here’s an overview of factors to consider. See story on page 15.

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On the cover: Designing a community to support active lifestyles will boost quality of life and economic development. See story on page 13.

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On the cover: The Franklin Business Center is a rural business incubator that’s succeeding – launching new businesses, creating jobs, and infusing cash into the local economy. See story on page 14.

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On the cover: Trey Mitchell of Lawrenceville is the statewide winner of the League’s “If I Were Mayor” essay contest. His essay and those of the regional winners can be found on pages 7-15.

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