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 Chesterfield Providing 5% Credit on June Real Estate Tax Bills
 As it did in 2023 at the direction of the Board of Supervisors, Chesterfield is using surplus revenue from the prior fiscal year to apply a 5% credit on all real estate tax bills due this June.
The board will reallocate $15 million — or approximately half of the county’s operating surplus from FY2024 — to provide the credit, which will save the average homeowner about $150 to $200 on first-half 2025 real estate taxes.
This action is the most effective way to bring direct tax relief without incurring burdensome administrative expenses.
It’s the latest element of an ongoing, broad-based initiative by the board and county administration to mitigate the adverse impact of rising costs on household budgets.
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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 on Wednesday, Jan. 22, starting with a work session at 2 p.m. in Room 502 of the County Administration Building, 9901 Lori Road, and then an evening session that begins at 6 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road.
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Clover Hill Residents Invited to Community Conversations
Clover Hill District Supervisor Jessica Schneider will host community conversations with Clover Hill District residents on Jan. 29 and Feb. 4, providing residents the opportunity to discuss issues important to them, ask questions and brainstorm solutions. Registration is required.
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 Sheriff, BOS Vice Chair to Attend Rwanda Symposium
Sheriff Karl Leonard and Kerri Rhodes, director of the Chesterfield County Jail's behavioral and mental health division, are traveling to Rwanda to participate in an international symposium on trauma-informed care in correctional facilities for the treatment of addiction. Dr. Mark Miller, vice chair of the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors, will accompany them as an observer.
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 Provide Feedback in Active Transportation Plan Survey
Chesterfield’s Department of Transportation is developing an Active Transportation Plan that will focus on creating a safer, more connected network for non-car transportation, including riding a bicycle and walking. As part of that process, there is a survey on the county website that is available for residents to provide their input through Friday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m.
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 Nominations for Community Champions Awards Open
Chesterfield has begun accepting nominations for the annual Community Champions Awards, which were established in 2020 to honor residents who volunteer their time and resources to effect positive change in their communities. Nominations are open through Monday, March 10 at 5 p.m.
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 Apply for Upcoming Session of Police Citizens Academy
Ever wonder what it's like to be a police officer? Now's your chance to get an inside look at law enforcement! The Chesterfield County Police Department is currently accepting applications for its next Police Citizens Academy session that begins Thursday, March 6 and continues through April 24.
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Dr. John Murray Appointed as Superintendent of Chesterfield County Public Schools
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 The Chesterfield School Board has appointed Dr. John Murray as the new superintendent of Chesterfield County Public Schools, effective Jan. 17. After a nationwide recruitment, Dr. Murray was selected for his commitment to academic excellence, exceptional leadership skills and innovative vision.
Dr. Murray is the first superintendent since at least 1921 to have been a student in Chesterfield County Public Schools. He attended Chalkley Elementary, Jacobs Road Elementary and Manchester Middle before graduating from Manchester High.
His selection came after a months-long search that included multiple opportunities for input from families, school employees and community partners. That input showed that Chesterfield County wants as superintendent a strong, exceptional educational leader who is engaging and collaborative and who connects with all stakeholders to build on the school district’s academic success.
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Upcoming Events
Chesterfield County and The Yorktown Campaign
Friday, Jan. 24, 6-7 p.m. at Beulah Recreation Center
As part of the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia's Winter Lecture Series, Robert M. (Bert) Dunkerly, author and park ranger at Richmond National Battlefield, will explore the role Chesterfield played in this historic and pivotal military event during the American Revolution.
Genworth Lights Up! Youth Series
Saturday, Jan. 25, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Perkinson Center
This series offers youth of all ages the opportunity to partake in free workshops and experience performances by local arts groups. Register in advance by visiting the Richmond Performing Arts Alliance website.
Painting on Fabric Like Sam Gilliam
Saturday, Feb. 1, 10:30-11:15 a.m. at Bon Air Library
Learn about the art of Sam Gilliam and try your hand at creating your own abstract painted fabric piece inspired by his work. Registration began Jan. 18.
Snowball Festival
Saturday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at River City Sportsplex
Cure your winter blues by joining Chesterfield Parks and Recreation at this fun, free community event. Enjoy a synthetic skating rink, a giant snowman bounce house, an inflatable obstacle course, the toboggan tunnel, Everest mountain climb n’ slide, and much more!. Food and hot drink vendors also will be on site.
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Chesterfield On Point
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 When it Snows in Chesterfield, Who Clears the Roads? You Might Be Surprised to Find Out
Amid one of the region's snowiest winters in several years, here’s a little pop quiz:
During and after snow events, whose job is it to clear frozen precipitation from public roadways in Chesterfield?
A. The county government
B. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
Find the answer in a new article posted to the Chesterfield On Point blog.
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Chesterfield Behind the Mic
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 On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Col. Frank Carpenter about being tabbed as Chesterfield’s new police chief late last year and what the first weeks on the job have been like, what his goals are for the department going forward, how rewarding he feels the work to be, and much more.
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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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Say hi to Daffodil!
Looking for a playful, spunky pup? Daffodil loves to play! She does this pause-zoomie-pause-repeat episode. She is one smart cookie — sit, shake and lay down, she knows all of those.
Daffodil also gets along well with other dogs. She even tolerated a small (and very yappy) little dog in her face. Daffodil is around 2 years old and weighs 55 lbs.
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
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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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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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:
✅ 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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Coker, Hudgins Elected School Board Chair and Vice Chair
The Chesterfield School Board met last Wednesday, Jan. 15 to elect its chair and vice chair and set its meeting calendar for 2025.
Ann Coker (Bermuda District) and Lisa Hudgins (Midlothian District) were chosen by their peers to serve as chair and vice chair, respectively, through the end of this year.
The School Board also approved this meeting schedule:
- Work sessions on the FY2026 budget will start at 4 p.m. on the following dates: Jan. 23, Feb. 4, Feb. 11 and Feb. 19.
- The Feb. 11 business meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a public hearing on the superintendent's proposed budget.
- A special meeting to adopt the budget will be held Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m.
- Work sessions will start at 4 p.m. and business meetings will start at 6:30 p.m. on March 11, April 8, May 13, June 3, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 12 and Dec. 9.
- A summer work session is set for noon on Aug. 12, followed by a 6:30 p.m. business meeting.
The School Board is the governing body of Chesterfield County Public Schools, central Virginia's largest school system. There are five School Board members, each representing one of the county’s magisterial districts. Members are elected to four-year terms; the current terms continue through Dec. 31, 2027.
School Board meetings generally take place in the Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road). Work sessions and business meetings are shown live on Comcast channel 98 and Verizon channel 28, livestreamed here and curated on the school system’s YouTube channel. Additional School Board information is available at oneccps.org/school-board.
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