Charting Our Future: Working together to guide Gloucester towards its 400th year.
Gloucester’s Planning, Zoning, and Environmental Programs team recently connected with residents and visitors at the Daffodil Festival as part of the County’s Comprehensive Plan update. They asked a simple but important question: What do you love about Gloucester, and what concerns you about its future? Everyone who participated was entered into a raffle for a gift basket, and our very own Lt. Jason Klink (pictured to the right) was the winner. Congratulations, Lt. Klink! The Comprehensive Plan serves as a roadmap for the next 20 years, guiding decisions about growth, land use, transportation, housing, natural resources, and other factors that shape our community’s quality of life and cost of living.
We are currently in the first phase of the update: listening. Below is a snapshot of what we heard. Do you agree?
There will be many more opportunities to get involved in the months ahead, including focus groups, surveys, listening sessions, committees, and more.
Your voice matters. Help shape Gloucester’s next chapter.
Local tax information The Gloucester County Treasurer's Office would like to remind all county citizens that the first installment of personal property and real estate tax bills will be mailed by the start of June, with a due date of June 30. Payments made in the Treasurer's Office by, or postmarked with the date of, June 30, 2026 (or before) will be timely. Accounts remaining unpaid after the deadline will be subject to additional charges as provided by the Code of Virginia and the Gloucester County code. The Treasurer's Office is excited to announce that online access to Personal Property and Real Estate tax information is available. Visit gloucesterva.gov/treasurer for more information.
Who responded at the Daffodil Festival?
What people love Small-town feel
Quiet, peaceful lifestyle History and heritage Water and natural beauty Strong sense of community
Top concerns
Growth and overdevelopment Maintaining rural character Crime and safety School and infrastructure capacity
Visitor perception Historic charm Peaceful small-town environment
Seafood and waterfront Daffodils and seasonal beauty
Key message communicated by surveys Residents value Gloucester’s identity and want thoughtful growth that preserves its character.
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