The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors convened on June 25 to discuss various matters, including budget amendments for fiscal year 2026 and several infrastructure projects.
The board approved the appropriation of up to $800,000 to finalize the state budget and adjust the county’s fiscal plan. This includes adding six positions in the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, funded by increased state allocations. The Virginia Compensation Board has approved these positions, with five new assistant commonwealth’s attorneys supporting court dockets and administrative duties. A sixth position will convert a county-funded role into a state-funded one, allowing for a new paralegal position. Additionally, there is funding for a deputy clerk position in response to legislation expanding criminal record expungement procedures.
A $5.5 million construction contract was awarded to Messer Contracting LLC for part of the Fall Line Trail project. This section includes pedestrian crossing improvements between Marina Drive and Elliham Avenue. Initially planned as sidewalk segments, this project now involves constructing an 0.8-mile shared-use path as part of broader transportation improvements along Route 1.
In other developments, Katie Stokes and Chad Maclin from Chesterfield County Public Schools provided an update on student workforce preparedness during the board’s work session.
The board also addressed health department consolidation plans by approving an addendum to a Local Government Agreement with Colonial Heights City Council and other entities. Effective September 1, services will be consolidated at the Chesterfield Health Department location.
Funding for veteran support was also discussed. The board allocated $290,500 from Opioid Direct Settlement Funding to expand Chesterfield’s Veteran Treatment Docket program aimed at assisting veterans involved in the criminal justice system due to substance use or mental health issues.
Environmental stewardship updates were presented by General Services staff alongside partners from local conservation groups.
Furthermore, a resolution authorizing up to $75 million in general obligation bonds was adopted for school capital improvements following voter approval in a previous bond referendum. An opportunity was also identified to refinance outstanding bonds potentially saving costs that could be reinvested elsewhere.
Finally, high school tennis court renovations were greenlit with River City Tennis LLC receiving a contract worth over $956,000 for upgrades at James River, Matoaca, and Thomas Dale high schools based on facility assessments prioritizing these locations.
