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Town of Ashland/Hanover CountyTown of Ashland – established 1858 Population – 7,289 Square Miles – 7.2 Total Budget (General, Capital Projects, Unreserved funds) -
$14.9 million Debt free community – Pay-as-you-go Capital Plan
Hanover County- established 1720 Hanover County population – 100,668 Square Miles – 474 Total Budget (All funds including schools) - $372.6 million AAA bond rating by all three agencies
We have had our disagreements
1996 Voluntary Settlement Agreement - annexation lawsuit
In return for allowing the Town to almost double in square mileage, the County took over operations of the Town’s water and wastewater systems. The Town Council also has final say where lines are extended within the corporate limits and received a lump sum cash payment to use for economic development purposes
Political fallout Public perception
However . . . It is getting better The last 10 years the Town & County
have worked hand-in-hand on several projects
Town/County Liaison Meetings County Administrator & Town Manager Expedited review process for
development Utilities, planning, project management
DRIC
Between 5-9 companies incubating since 2009
Tech Challenge Hanover $10,000 prize put up by the business
community Next steps
Vitamin Shoppe
Vitamin Shoppe Distribution Facility Flagship Center for the East Coast 311,000 square feet 170 new jobs immediately with up to 350
at full capacity Town/County elected officials and staffs
worked together Governor’s Opportunity Fund
Points to remember
Communicate!!!! Small victories can turn into big victories Find a win-win. There has to be at least
one! Even if the political climate is difficult,
professional staff can help mediate challenges.