Government

The Grayson County Board of Supervisors held their Organizational Meeting at the Matthews State Forest Meeting Center in Galax on Jan. 3.
The meeting is held at the first of each year to elect a chair and vice chair; a clerk and deputy clerk; and review and approve changes to the board’s rules and procedures, and their code of conduct.
The meeting opened with County Administrator Jonathan Sweet, who called the meeting to order and began with the election of officers.

Professional lobbyists aren’t the only ones who can have a voice at the General Assembly in Richmond. Thanks to the internet, you can see what legislators are up to and share your opinions.
Here’s a guide to the basics for this year’s session, which begins Jan. 11 and runs through February

Do Your Homework
Become familiar with the legislation beyond what you read or hear.

By BRIAN FUNK
Staff

RICHMOND ­— Two bills from local legislators aimed at keeping the Southwestern Virginia Training Center open have failed to advance in the Virginia General Assembly.
Del. Israel O’Quinn (R–5th District) and Del. Jeff Campbell (R–6th District) both introduced bills in the House of Delegates to stop or delay the training center’s scheduled closing in 2018. Their districts include the area served by the mental health facility in Carroll County.

ABINGDON — Anthony Flaccavento’s campaign has submitted all of the necessary documents, including voter petitions, to appear on the ballot for the 9th District Democratic primary on June 12.
The Abingdon candidate is seeking the Democratic nomination to run against incumbent Republican congressman Morgan Griffith in November.
In order for a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives to appear on the primary ballot, the Virginia Board of Elections requires candidates to obtain a minimum of 1,000 signatures from registered voters across the district.