Notice of Annual Meeting & Report of 2024 Nominating Committee for FY2024 Officers and Board Members

The annual meeting of the Local Government Attorneys of Virginia, Inc., will take place on Thursday, April 20, at 2:45 p.m., following the first general session of the Spring Conference. The order of business is the election of officers and directors whose terms of office will begin September 1, 2023. Only active members (localities, independent school districts, Virginia Municipal League, and Virginia Association of Counties) are eligible to vote for board members.

Nominating Committee Report

After thorough review and consideration, the Nominating Committee makes the following recommendations:

OFFICERS:

  • President – Andrew “Andy” H. Herrick, County of Albemarle (2024-2025)
  • Vice President – Kelly J. Lackey, County of King George (2024-2025)
  • Treasurer – Courtney R. Sydnor, County of Loudoun (2024-2025)
  • Secretary – Ryan C. Samuel, County of Arlington (2024-2025)

BOARD MEMBERS RETURNING FOR A SECOND TERM:

  • John C. Blair, City of Staunton (2024-2026)
  • Brandi A. Law, City of Hampton (2024-2026)

NEW BOARD MEMBERS:

  • Jeffrey “Jeff” S. Gore, County of Amelia and Hefty Wiley & Gore, P.C. (2024-2026)
  • Sarah E. Kegley, County of Scott (2024-2026)

THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEMBERS WILL CONTINUE IN OFFICE:

  • Martin R. Crim, Town of Culpeper (2023-2025)
  • Patrick C. Murphrey, City of Newport News (2023-2025) Alan B. Spencer, City of Danville (2023-2025)
  • Tyler C. Southall, County of Dinwiddie (2023-2025)
  • Lesa J. Yeatts, Town of Herndon Immediate Past President 2024

NOMINATING COMMITTEE:

  • Adam R. Kinsman, Chair, County of James City Bonnie M. Ashley, City of Richmond
  • Christine M. Newton, Town of Leesburg
  • Michael W.S. Lockaby, Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC George Lyle, County of Henry
  • Lesa J. Yeatts, LGA President, ex officio Town of Herndon