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Supervisors hire Deborah Whaley as director of finance; approve $187,476 supplemental to cover start-up costs

5518683 · July 30, 2025
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The Board of Supervisors voted 5–0 on July 30 to hire Deborah Whaley as director of finance at an annual salary of $145,000, with a start date of Aug. 1 contingent on a clear background check, and approved a $187,476 supplemental appropriation to cover salary, benefits and training.

The Northumberland County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on July 30 to hire Deborah Whaley as the county's director of finance, set a $145,000 annual salary, and approved a supplemental appropriation of $187,476 to cover salary, benefits and training costs. The board convened a closed meeting under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act for personnel discussion before returning to public session and certifying the closed meeting by roll call. After the closed session, a motion to hire Whaley with a start date of Aug. 1 and salary of $145,000 passed; supervisors amended the motion to make…

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