Henrico County Government announced a series of board decisions on August 13, 2025, including major investments in county infrastructure and renewable energy initiatives.
In a post made on August 13, the Henrico County Government stated, “The Board authorized the issuance & sale of $50 million in revenue bonds for various governmental facility & improvement projects, including design & construction of a new Social Services building & replacement of the county’s financial system.”
Another announcement followed regarding renewable energy. On August 13, Henrico County Government posted, “The Board awarded a contract to DE Solutions Solar Development, LLC for solar power purchase agreement services. The company will supply electricity from solar panels at sites including Hermitage High, Jackson Davis Elementary, R.C. Longan Elementary & Virginia Randolph Academy.”
Additionally, the county addressed library infrastructure improvements. On August 13, it was posted that “The Board authorized a $494,816 contract with M.L. Bell Construction LLC for renovations to Fairfield Area Library. The project includes roof improvements and repairs to the interior and mechanical yard. Work will start in the fall and take four months.”
Henrico County Public Schools District is the only school district in Henrico County and enrolled 50,464 students during the 2023-24 school year (source). Among its 68 schools, Deep Run High School had the highest enrollment with 2,039 students during that period (source). Black students represented the largest ethnic group in Henrico County schools in 2023-24—totaling 17,966 students or about 35.7% of total enrollment—followed by white students at 31.9% (source). Overall student enrollment increased slightly by 0.1% from the previous year (source). Holladay Elementary School had the largest number of pre-kindergarten students among county schools during this time (source).
