Orange County Insight October 2023

Former Supervisor James P. Crozier Receives RRRC Government Leadership Award

By: Orange County Communications Department

On October 4, at the Rappahannock - Rapidan Regional Commission (RRRC) Annual Meeting & 50th Anniversary Celebration, former Orange County District Four Supervisor James “ Jim ” P. Crozier was honored with the Regional Leadership Government Award. According to RRRC ’ s website, the awards were created in 2007 to “ recognize members of government and citizens of the region for outstanding contributions to the Rappahannock - Rapidan region, and promotion/ advancement of enhanced communication, coordination, and regional planning across Planning District Nine. ”

James “ Jim ” Crozier, Barbara Crozier, Tamara Anderson, and Theordore “ Ted ” Voorhees at the RRRC Annual Meeting. Photo Courtesy of the RRRC.

Mr. Crozier retired from the Orange County Board of Supervisors effective July 5. He was nominated for his lifelong public service and dedicated involvement in many government boards and commissions. To name a few, he served on the Board of Supervisors, representing District Four, from 2014 until 2023, and was elected as Chairman in 2020 and 2021, and Vice Chairman in 2018 and 2019. Mr. Crozier is a 2019 graduate of the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) Certified County Supervisor course and VACo's Chairpersons' Institute. Furthermore, he served on the VACo Board of Directors, the RRRC, Germanna - Wilderness Area Plan Steering Committee, the Orange County Economic Development Authority, the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, the Rapidan Service Authority Board of Directors, the Orange County Broadband Authority, and the Central Virginia Regional Jail Authority. Congratulations on the honor, Mr. Crozier! Orange County Earns Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

By: Orange County Communications Department

The Orange County Finance Department is pleased to announce it has been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association ’ s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2022. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. According to GFOA, “ To receive this achievement, the County ’ s annual comprehensive financial

report for fiscal year 2022 was judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive ‘ spirit of full disclosure ’ to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report. ” “ Orange County is fortunate to have such a talented and dedicated team driving our financial operations, ” said Glenda Bradley, Deputy County Administrator. “ This award is a reflection of the countless hours, tireless efforts, and high standards the Finance Department team brings to its role every day. Their achievements inspire confidence and trust among our stakeholders and play a pivotal role in our organization's success. ”

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