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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Henrico County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Opioid abatement funding
The Board was scheduled to consider joining combined settlements of opioid-related claims with six wholesale drug distributors, adding to settlement funds available to the county.
AED program update
The county's automated external defibrillator program was set for an update — relevant to sudden cardiac emergency response in public spaces.
Fire Investigations
Henrico officials updated the Board of Supervisors on the ongoing fire investigations at the Darby House and SwimRVA-North. They stressed that investigators are prioritizing a thorough, careful process over rushing to a quick conclusion.
New Chief of the Division of Fire
Douglas W. Clevert, Jr., was scheduled to be sworn in as Chief of the Division of Fire, placing new leadership atop the county's fire and emergency services.
Landfill Fire
A fire broke out at the Henrico landfill, sending thick, black smoke into the air and keeping emergency crews scrambling. It’s the kind of sudden local emergency that makes you wonder about our waste site safety.
Temporary polling place move for Monument Hills Precinct
Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church can't host the August 4 primary, so voters in the Monument Hills Precinct would cast ballots at Crestview Elementary School instead. Voters should watch for notices before the election.