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 This Year's State of the County Presentation Was Unlike Any in Chesterfield's History
 Last Wednesday, Dec. 11, Chesterfield conducted its annual State of the County presentation as a recording of the Behind the Mic podcast for the first time in front of a live audience.
During the Chesterfield Chamber’s monthly luncheon at CTC Hull, podcast host Brad Franklin spoke with the county's new police chief, Col. Frank Carpenter, and interim school Superintendent Dr. John Murray, then interviewed a panel including County Administrator Dr. Joe Casey, Deputy County Administrator Jesse Smith, Procurement Director Stephanie Brown and Social Media Coordinator Katie Cominsky.
The new format is another example of Chesterfield’s willingness to think outside the box, be creative and do things in ways it never has before.
You can watch the full video here or check out the 2024 highlight video here.
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In the News
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Board of Supervisors to Hold Monthly Meeting Wednesday
The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday, Dec. 18, starting with a work session at 2 p.m. in Room 502 of the County Administration Building, 9901 Lori Road, followed by an evening session that begins at 6 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road.
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County Government Offices Closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25
Please be aware that all Chesterfield County government offices, courts, libraries and convenience centers will be closed next Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 24 and 25, in observance of Christmas. Each will reopen on the morning of Thursday, Dec. 26 under normal operating hours.
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 Vote for Play Chesterfield in Sports Tourism Awards
Play Chesterfield is a finalist for awards in three categories from Sports Events Magazine, America's leading publication for the sports tourism industry. Voting is unlimited so feel free to vote as often as you’d like and share with coaches, families and friends. This year's voting closes on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
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 Scholarship Applications Open Through Dec. 27
Chesterfield is accepting applications through Dec. 27 for the 2025 Leadership for the 21st Century Scholarship Program. One high school senior from each of the county’s five magisterial districts will be recognized with a $2,500 scholarship during the annual Black History Month celebration next February.
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 Complete Survey on Planned Courthouse Road Extension
Chesterfield's Transportation Department recently presented alignment alternatives for the planned Courthouse Road Extension. The three options are available online. The public can comment by participating in a survey that will be available through Friday, Jan. 10 at 5 p.m.
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 Bestselling Author Signs New Book for HARP Participants
Eight years after his initial visit to Chesterfield, now 10 years clean and sober, bestselling author and recovery advocate Ryan Hampton recently returned to the county jail to sign his new book, "Fentanyl Nation," for inmates in the Helping Addicts Recover Progressively (HARP) program.
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Get to Know Chesterfield's New Mascot, Cole
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 We are beyond excited to introduce Cole, Chesterfield County's new mascot! You voted for the mascot, the raccoon took the win, and we worked with local artists Ross Trimmer and Mickael Broth who made it come to life. You can learn more about Cole and his journey by visiting www.experiencechesterfield.com/cole.
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Upcoming Events
The Miracle of Christmas Live Nativity
Friday through Sunday, Dec. 20-22 at the Metro Richmond Zoo
Enjoy a free live nativity pageant featuring animals from the zoo. There will be three showings each night, at 7 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Jingle Bell Jazz with Desiree Roots
Friday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. at the Perkinson Center
Celebrate the holiday season with an assortment of festive tunes performed by one of our favorite Richmond legends!
Winter Solstice Celebration: Solstice Serenity Spiral
Saturday, Dec. 21 from 1-5 p.m. at Chester Library
Learn about and participate in a serenity spiral walk, a practice for encouraging mindfulness, kindness, and sharing our inner light as the longest night of 2024 gives way to the coming New Year.
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Chesterfield on Point
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 County's Plan for Allocating Pandemic Relief Funds Has Evolved Over the Past Three Years
In July 2021, the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors conducted a public hearing to consider appropriation of $68.5 million in COVID-19 pandemic relief funding under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Subsequent public hearings have taken place as federal regulations evolved, reallocating funds to meet community needs and align with updated guidance from the U.S. Department of Treasury.
In the interest of transparency, the board will hold a final public hearing this Wednesday, Dec. 18 to update residents about how the county has deployed its ARPA funds, which must be fully obligated by the end of this year.
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Every Monday, This Week in Chesterfield points residents to fun, exciting and interesting things going on around their community.
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 Chesterfield Behind the Mic is an audio and video podcast focusing on the people, stories and happenings of #Cfield.
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 Subscribe to our Chesterfield on Point blog to stay informed about a variety of topics and events important to the community.
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Adoptable Pet Spotlight
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This handsome chap is Pinto Bean!
Pinto Bean loves sporting the Christmas wear. He enjoyed posing for his photos, but we had to take them quickly because he would zoom off for his squeaky ball. It's his favorite!
Pinto Bean is around 2 years old and is still just a goofy puppy. After a long run outside, he came in to lounge on our sofa, with a toy in his mouth. He is still learning not to jump on people so he needs a home with no small children. He may accidentally knock them down.
If you are interested in meeting this pet, please contact Chesterfield County Animal Services at 804-748-1683, option "2," to schedule an appointment. Office staff are available by phone 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays. Our shelter is located at 9300 Public Works Road.
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Resources and Useful Information
Connect with a 9-1-1 Dispatcher Using Prepared Live
Heads up, Chesterfield! The county's Emergency Communications Center (ECC) has launched Prepared Live.
This software enables the 9-1-1 dispatch center to receive live streams, multimedia and location information from mobile callers in real time. It greatly improves situational awareness for first responders and ensures that appropriate resources are dispatched to handle emergencies.
Participation in video during a call is completely voluntary and consent of the caller is required. If the caller consents, they will receive a livestream link via text from the dispatcher, enabling them to activate live video upon click.
It’s also important to note that the video call function does not provide Chesterfield ECC with access to the contents or settings of a caller’s phone.
To learn more about this technology and how it can benefit you in an emergency, visit the county website.
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Virginia Has Resources for Aspiring Childcare Providers
Did you know that the state has resources available for becoming a childcare provider?
The Virginia Department of Education offers the following tools for those looking to become a childcare provider and existing providers:
- Standards for licensed child day centers
- Emergency preparedness
- Low-interest loan programs
- Family and community engagement information
- Trauma toolkits
- Family childcare tool kits and much more
Find more information, visit the state's website.
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Get Accurate, Up-to-Date Information from Chesterfield Alert
Now is the time for residents to familiarize themselves with all of the different ways that Chesterfield County puts out emergency information.
One of those is Chesterfield Alert, an opt-in system that sends messages directly to you in the event of an emergency. This system can send out alerts via text, email, and phone call depending on how the subscriber chooses to receive the messages. Sign up today!
Click here to learn more about how you can get accurate, up-to-date information from Chesterfield in the event of an emergency.
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Request a Speaker Today!
Did you know your group or organization can request a speaker from the #Cfield Speakers Bureau? The Speakers Bureau features a variety of topics on current and timely subjects from county leaders who are eager to talk to your group or organization.
Our subject-matter experts want to be your best resource for getting answers to important questions about Chesterfield. Topics include:
✅ 2024 State of the County
✅ District update – Request your board member to speak
✅ Preparing for an emergency - Emergency Management
✅ Senior resources in Chesterfield - Office of Aging and Disability Resources
✅ Chesterfield Cooperative Extension - Master Gardeners
✅ So much more
Request a speaker online.
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Demonstrating Kindness
Students throughout Chesterfield County Public Schools have been working to help others through the cold weather months by donating coats to Puritan Cleaners’ annual Coats for Kids program. Just before Thanksgiving, Moseley Elementary students loaded more than 100 coats into a van so they could be cleaned, then passed along to keep other children warm. See more photos here.
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CCPS in the Know: How to Apply for a School Job
Imagine working where you can influence the future every day. If you want to do more than imagine, then act today to build your meaningful career with Chesterfield County Public Schools. The school system is hiring teachers (of course!) but is also hiring people in many different fields. Every available job is posted on the school system website, and this video shows how to apply.
Earlier this year, the school system launched the CCPS in the Know video series to give quick-but-helpful insights into central Virginia’s largest school system. You can see all of the videos via this playlist, with captions available in English and in Spanish. If you have a question that you’d like answered, then ask it here. We’ll cover as many topics as we can.
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Explore career opportunities in Chesterfield and join our team of dedicated professionals in Government and Public Schools—apply today to shape our community’s future.
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Discover who represents you in Chesterfield and learn more about your magisterial district to stay connected and informed.
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