Roanoke County supervisors honor outgoing chair David F. Radford for 2025 leadership
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Summary
The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution Jan. 27 thanking David F. Radford for his service as chair in 2025, citing major economic development projects, job creation and infrastructure and education investments.
The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 27 adopted a resolution expressing appreciation to David F. Radford for his service as chairman during 2025, citing the county's recent economic development wins and investments.
The resolution, read aloud by the clerk and approved unanimously, credited Radford with helping steer more than $150 million in new project investment since 2023, including Elbit America's facility improvements of more than $30,000,000 and a $14,000,000 expansion by Mack Truck. It also noted nearly 300 new jobs tied to the Elbit investment and referenced other local development along Electric Road at Tanglewood Crossing.
The measure highlighted county priorities advanced during Radford's chairmanship: workforce development partnerships with Roanoke County Public Schools, the allocation of more than $104,000,000 to county schools, the $75,000,000 career and technical education center under construction, and the opening of an $8,000,000 Bonsack Fire Station. The resolution also cited tax relief measures described in the text as delivering more than $47,000,000 in total tax savings to residents and businesses.
Supervisor Shepherd, speaking during the meeting's recognition period, praised Radford's leadership and thanked him publicly for his service. Radford thanked county staff and colleagues, noting the work was a group effort.
The board moved, seconded and approved the resolution by roll call. The resolution was procedural and ceremonial in nature and did not create new policy or spending obligations.
Action: The resolution was adopted by unanimous roll-call vote.
