Supervisors Central - Editorials

The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors are always making decisions, and most of those have at least some weight for residents and businesses. With so much going on, it can be easy to miss decisions that are made or progress that is happening or, most importantly, the why behind a decision or change.

Every other week a member of the board will provide a new editorial to explain a decision, highlight progress, showcase a trend, or provide an opinion. The Board of Supervisors wants to ensure that our residents understand changes that happen and why they happen, and open communication about these things is the best way to do that.

Supervisor Thoughts

Chairman Addresses Music Festival Invoice Misinformation

Board Chairman Warren addresses misinformation about Pittsylvania County's invoices to Purpose Driven Events for the Blue Ridge Rock Festival. The County billed so the taxpayers weren't funding a private event, and no County employees "double-dipped." Additional Info...
Reducing the Burden on County Residents

Chairman Bob Warren discusses the rationale behind adjusting the meals tax rate from 4% to 6% and creating a transient occupancy tax: generating revenue that will allow for a reduction in the real estate tax rate - and thus the burden on county residents. Read on...
Honoring Clyde L. Banks, Sr.

The Board of Supervisors recently renamed the Chatham South Bridge after the late Clyde L. Banks, Jr. Chairman Warren expresses why that was an important decision and why that particular bridge location was chosen. Read on...
Thank You Morgan Olson

Morgan Olson generously donated a $175,000 air utility vehicle to Pittsylvania County Public Safety, and this vehicle will serve as an asset to all Pittsylvania County residents and volunteer agencies, as well as the surrounding localities. Read on...
Cherrypicking Calls and Agency Funding

Board of Supervisors Chairman Bob Warren shares his concerns about an agency admitting to cherrypicking calls from a frequent flyer and explains the details of the new agency funding structure. Read on...
Investing in public safety

This Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors is intentional about using our finances, including our CARES Act funds, to bolster public safety. Read on...
Adopting the PCSA is a good business decision

It was a determination to be more efficient that led this Board to adopt the Pittsylvania County Service Authority last year, and it is that same desire for efficiency that's leading us to evaluate what our water line extension policy should be. Read on...
Poor Journalistic Practices by the Star Tribune

Recently, I have been dissatisfied with the Star Tribune's unwarranted and unsupported negative coverage of Pittsylvania County that hasn't followed journalistic practices such as transparency, objectivity, and providing evidence to back up a claim. Read on...
Our stations are improving

Callands-Gretna Supervisor Ben Farmer discusses the improvements that many Pittsylvania County volunteer fire and rescue agencies have made in the past several years as funding has increased and the partnership with County Public Safety has improved. Read on...
County continues to invest in fire and rescue

Callands-Gretna Supervisor Ben Farmer discusses the critical role that our volunteer agencies play in keeping our community safe and why the Board of Supervisors remains committed to investing into these stations. Read on...
Pittsylvania County is Reaching the African American Community

I am pleased to see the Board of Supervisors taking such intentional measures to recognize and work with the African American community. It is refreshing to see our Board and the local African American community working together so well. Read on...
Pittsylvania County is Communicating Better

Pittsylvania County government is doing a better job of communicating with citizens than ever before. This is a result of creativity, experimentation, and intentionality on behalf of Pittsylvania County staff. Read on...
A Win for the Northern End of the County is a Win for the Whole County

While representing each of our specific districts and constituents is important, above all else we represent Pittsylvania County as a whole, and we must make decisions in light of what is good for the entire county. Read on...
Pittsylvania County is Restoring the Northern End

Staunton River District Representative Tim Dudley talks about how the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors are taking steps to restore the northern end of the County, both in terms of economic opportunity and quality of life options. Read on...
Pittsylvania County invests in its students

Chairman Warren explains how Pittsylvania County invested its CARES Act money in its students at all levels by funding the purchase of thousands of laptops and other technology. Read on...
Accepting our neighbors' trash is a wise financial decision for the county and the taxpayer

Chairman Bob Warren explains why the Board believes that using the landfill to accept outside waste, cover its own expenses, and generate revenue is a sound financial decision, both for the finances of county government and for the individual taxpayer. Read on...
Regional efforts fueling Pittsylvania County success

Chairman Bob Warren highlights some of Pittsylvania County's many numerous economic development successes over the past few years and the regionalism that has helped lead to significant job creation, capital investments, and awards and recognitions. Read on...
The landfill is an asset

Chairman Bob Warren explains why Pittsylvania County has elected to use the landfill to create revenue. Read on...
The Board cares about the entire Penhook community, in both Pittsylvania and Franklin Counties

Bob Warren, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, explains why Pittsylvania County is pushing Franklin County for additional funding for Cool Branch Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Read on...

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William V. "Vic" Ingram

Chairman / Tunstall District

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Robert "Bob" Warren

Member / Chatham-Blairs District

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Darrell Dalton

Member / Callands-Gretna District

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Member / Dan River District

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