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Chesterfield Thanks Staff, Residents Following Winter Storm
 Thank you to members of the community, first responders, and county staff for their roles in last weekend's winter storm. Public safety and staff worked through the weekend to keep residents safe and informed. They are continuing efforts by actively assessing conditions and assisting those in need.
The county also thanks the community for using caution, reporting hazards, and looking out for neighbors during hazardous conditions. Please continue to call 911 for life-threatening emergencies and 988 for mental health crises.
Residents are encouraged to limit travel and stay informed with Chesterfield Alert, official county communications, local news and social media.
The Board of Supervisors has officially begun the process of identifying and hiring Chesterfield’s next county administrator.
Under Chesterfield’s charter, the county administrator is appointed by and reports to the five-member Board of Supervisors.
The application period closes on Friday, Feb. 20 at 5 p.m. Resumes will be screened based on criteria established by the Board of Supervisors, which will conduct interviews with finalists between March 30 and May 1.
As part of the recruitment process, there will be multiple opportunities for community members, business owners and county employees to provide input regarding key qualifications and traits the new county administrator should possess.
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In the News
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LaPrade Library Grand Reopening Moved to Feb. 9
The grand reopening for LaPrade Library will now take place on Monday, Feb. 9 at 2:30 p.m. Library operations will begin tomorrow, Jan. 27 when county buildings reopen.
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Board of Supervisors to Hold Monthly Meeting Wednesday
The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors will meet as scheduled on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Some items may be deferred to next month. Citizen comment portal open until noon.
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Numerous Events Planned for Black History Month
Chesterfield and Virginia State University will celebrate Black History Month throughout February with a variety of programs designed to explore the ongoing contributions of Black Americans to our county and nation. This year's national theme is "A Century of Black History Commemorations."
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Apply for Summer Internship Program Through Feb. 15
Chesterfield is inviting college students to apply for its 2026 summer internship program. Interns are introduced to local government operations and have a unique opportunity to expand their knowledge through meaningful learning experiences. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, Feb. 15.
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Snowball Festival Set for Feb. 7 at Sportsplex
Celebrate winter with Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation at its third annual Snowball Festival. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, River City Sportsplex will be transformed into a winter wonderland where the public can enjoy skating on a synthetic ice rink and play in themed inflatables.
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Register for Spring Session of Govt. Citizens Academy
Have you ever wanted to learn more about local government? Would you enjoy meeting county staff and leaders, to ask questions and provide feedback? If so, sign up for Chesterfield’s Government Citizens Academy. Registration is open through Friday, Feb. 23 for the spring 2026 academy.
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, Jan. 29 at Central Library
Give the gift of life by donating blood. Registration is required at www.redcrossblood.org.
February 2026: Artful Gatherings - Exploring Creativity Together
Friday, Feb. 6, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 11 a.m. at the Perkinson Center
Drop in and get creative with us at the Perkinson Center. Try your hand at creating art in an informal relaxed environment. Each session will feature a different art activity suitable for all ages. Spend some time with the kids or take a break from the daily grind. You’re sure to get those creative juices going!
Snowball Festival
Saturday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at River City Sportsplex
Celebrate winter at this free event with music, food and activities, including skating on a synthetic ice rink and playing in winter-themed inflatables. Step into a snow globe to take a commemorative photo with your besties or go on a toboggan ride.
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Through Resident Feedback, Chesterfield Continues Building Strong Community
Chesterfield County recently completed its 2025 Citizen Satisfaction Survey, conducted every three years to better understand residents’ views on services, priorities and overall quality of life. The survey was mailed to 3,000 randomly selected households, with an online response option, and benchmarked regionally and nationally by the National Research Center at Polco to determine livability.
Livability captures how well a locality supports both daily needs and long-term goals by evaluating the 12 dimensions of community – governance, ten factors of livability and quality of life.
The findings help track progress as improvements continue by measuring how residents experience life in Chesterfield today. The survey informs planning that shapes what the community becomes tomorrow to ensure the county remains a strong place to live, learn, work and play.
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Chesterfield Behind the Mic
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Carolyn Jensen about recently being named the new director of Chesterfield Public Library, what that means to her, how she sees the future of the library, the myriad ways libraries do much more than just offer books to check out, 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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Hit a Home Run with White Sox!
White Sox is an 8 month old neutered male Pitbull Mix who weighs about 50lbs! This silly boy can be nervous/ shy at first, but with a little time, he is very happy and playful!
He did very well meeting dogs here at the shelter, even smaller dogs! He is always ready to play and gets the zoomies when he is excited! The way to his heart is definitely food! This helps a lot with training and he already knows how to sit!
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
Report Concerns or Request Assistance
Chesterfield County is dedicated to upholding the highest standards through efficient uses of resources, promoting integrity and accountability and ensuring Chesterfield is the best place to live, learn, work and play.
As part of that commitment, the county welcomes and encourages citizens to provide feedback, concerns, report fraud, waste or abuse.
If you are experiencing an emergency or to report a crime in progress, call 911. For more information, please visit chesterfield.gov/report.
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GRTC's LINK Service Now Operating on Hull Street Road
LINK, the on-demand microtransit service from GRTC, is now available in the Clover Dale Zone.
LINK runs Monday through Friday from 6 a.m.-8 p.m., connecting you anywhere in your community. Simply download the GRTC on the Go app and select your pick-up and drop-off locations anywhere within our service area, and we’ll be there within 20 minutes to get you where you need to go.
The Clover Dale Zone provides quick and convenient service along Hull Street Road from Chippenham Mall to Harbourside Centre, with direct connection to downtown Richmond via GRTC’s Route 1C and 82x. LINK vehicles are fully ADA accessible, and feature on-board WIFI and USB charging ports – and right now, LINK is entirely fare-free!
For more information, visit ridegrtc.com/link or call 804-358-4792.
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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:
✅ District update – Request your board member to speak
✅ Preparing for an emergency - Emergency Management
✅ Senior resources in Chesterfield - Office of Aging and Disability Resources
✅ So much more
Request a speaker online.
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Bee-Hold our Top Speller!
Gloria Zhang buzzed in as this year’s top speller during the divisionwide spelling bee on Jan. 20.
The Midlothian Middle eighth grader won the bee after 12 rounds by correctly spelling “patriarchs” and will represent Chesterfield County Public Schools at the regional spelling bee in March.
Chesterfield’s runner-up speller is London Aka, a sixth grader at Tomahawk Creek Middle.
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 James Myers Named CCPS Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to James Myers, who was selected as Chesterfield County Public Schools Teacher of the Year for 2026. James began his career with CCPS in 2023 and now teaches advanced engineering and manufacturing at the Career and Technical Center @ Hull. A career switcher, Myers said he realized that he gravitated to teaching throughout his 25-year career in business by mentoring young colleagues.
Also receiving high honors are
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Elizabeth Talley, school counselor at Davis Elementary: Elementary School Teacher of the Year
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Terrance Gregory, who teaches band at Falling Creek Middle: Middle School Teacher of the Year
Every school has their own Teacher of the Year too! See the full list and read more about James. Congratulations to all our amazing educators!
Superintendent Announces Proposed Budget for FY 2027
Last Thursday, Jan. 22, Superintendent Dr. John Murray presented his proposed budget to the School Board for Fiscal Year 2027. The $1.03 billion balanced operating budget prioritizes compensation increases for teachers and staff, major maintenance and upgrades to buildings, and replacing buses for reliability, safety and comfort. Read the press release with additional in-depth explanations
The community is invited to our series of in-person town hall meetings to learn more and provide input on the proposed budget.
Read the proposed budget and learn more about the budget process and see meeting schedules on the CCPS website.
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