Virginia House Bill 144: Waverly, Town of; amending charter, transitioning town government.

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Charter; Town of Waverly; emergency. Amends the charter for the Town of Waverly in Sussex County by transitioning the town from a strong mayor form of government to a council-manager form of government. Additional changes to the charter in the bill include (i) shifting town council elections from May to November, (ii) appointing a town manager, (iii) shifting certain duties from an elected mayor to a town manager, and (iv) repealing numerous outdated provisions. The bill contains an emergency clause.

Latest action

Left in Committee Counties, Cities and Towns (2026-02-18)

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