County Leadership Changes!

Over the next 13+ months Essex County will undergo major changes in government leadership.

 The recent retirement of County Administrator David Whitlow will be filled on an interim basis while a search for a new Chief Administrative Officer is conducted.  The Superintendent of Schools, who received an early contract extension and a pay raise, just announced the he was resigning on or before December 17, 2012. The School Board announced that they must employ a new Superintendent within 180 days and the search process is underway.

The School Board will hold a public meeting on Monday 24 September at 7:00 PM in the School Board Complex to discuss the search and transition process.  ESO urges all registered voters, especially our teachers, to attend the meeting.

The Board of Supervisors appointed Bill Pennel, retired County Administrator of Lancaster County, as the Interim County Administrator.  Mr. Pennel had a distinguished record of accomplishments in Lancaster County.

 There are also a number of rumors about who will or won't run for the Board of Supervisors and the  School Board in 2013.  Our Essex County General Registrar Larnie Flannagan confirmed  both the North District and the Greater Tappahannock will be on the 2013 Ballot for both boards as will the At Large Seat for the School Board.