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Henrico supervisors elect Rev. Roscoe D. Cooper as 2026 chair; board approves meeting schedule, electronic participation policy and a slate of appointments
Summary
The Henrico County Board of Supervisors elected Reverend Roscoe D. Cooper chair for 2026 and Misty Rountree vice chair, approved the 2026 meeting calendar and an annual electronic participation policy, and confirmed a long series of appointments to local boards and commissions.
Reverend Roscoe D. Cooper was elected chair of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 13, 2026, after the board approved resolution 1-26 by voice vote. The county attorney administered the process and the chair then took the oath of office.
Cooper pledged to focus on continued investment in schools, infrastructure and pedestrian safety. "I am deeply humbled and honored and profoundly grateful for the trust and confidence that you have placed in me," he said after being sworn in. In his remarks Cooper highlighted recent county achievements the board cited as countywide successes, including upgraded bond ratings, expanded public-safety recruitment and ongoing…
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