Upcoming Orange County Meetings
Board of Supervisors
Planning Commission
• Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 5:00 p.m. .
• Thursday, August 15, 2024, 6:00 p.m. Economic Development Authority • Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 5:30 p.m. at 109 West Main Street, Orange, VA 22960
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Public Comment during this Meeting
• Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Unless otherwise noted, listed meetings are held at: Board of Supervisors ’ Meeting Room Orange County Public Safety Building 11282 Government Center Drive, Orange, VA 22960
This information is for reference only and subject to change. Specific information about hearing topics and schedules will be available in that meeting ’ s agenda packet when published. Agendas can be accessed in the online Agenda Center. Please note that due to the monthly publication schedule of this newsletter, it is possible that some upcoming public hearings may not be listed. Pursuant to the applicable section of the Code of Virginia, notices for all public hearings will be posted in our newspaper of circulation (The Orange County Review) at least seven days prior to the hearing date, or as required by code.
Ashley Jacobs
Get to know Orange County staff... The Personnel File:
Management Analyst
Though currently serving in a relatively new role as our Management Analyst, Ashley Jacobs is no stranger to the world of local government. She has served for more than a decade in roles within our Administration and Office on Youth departments. Prior to that, she was notably the Town Manager of Grottoes in the Shenandoah Valley. In fact, it was during her tenure as Town Manager that Grottoes assumed ownership and operation of Grand Caverns, a National Natural Landmark. Helping
Juanesta Williams
Support Technician facilitate that transfer for the public benefit is still one of her proudest accomplishments and Ashley is quick to point out that the caverns are, “ the oldest continually operating show cave in the United States. ” She reflects that the varied scope of local government means a public servant can never fully anticipate what they ’ ll learn or do. “ I didn ’ t expect to become versed on how White Nose Syndrome in bats can impact cave systems and the local economy, but I had to, ” she said with a laugh. Ashley ’ s experience handling special projects outside of normal operations helped guide her to her current role, and she appreciates how “ real change can happen at the local level. ” As Management Analyst, she ’ s already helped guide Orange County Senior Leadership through a recent SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis. She ’ s witnessed significant cultural change within the organization since she began in 2011, and is excited about the good that can come from it. Even when not required to visit caves or national landmarks, it ’ s still one of her favorite things to do. “ I love being a mom... it ’ s my favorite title, and traveling to explore National Parks and new states with my family is my favorite pastime. My dream is to visit all 63 National Parks within the United States, as well as those in the Alberta Province of Canada, ” she said. Keep up the good work, Ashley!
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