Board approves resolution opposing collective bargaining; staff to forward to VACO
Summary
The board voted to send a resolution opposing collective bargaining to the Virginia Association of Counties (VACO), with staff warning the measure could carry multi‑million dollar costs for jurisdictions if obligations are imposed by adjudication.
The Charlotte County Board of Supervisors voted to approve and forward a resolution opposing binding collective bargaining for local jurisdictions to the Virginia Association of Counties.
Staff presented background material and argued that allowing binding bargaining could expose local governments to substantial financial obligations. A staff member told the board conservative estimates of potential costs were "in the millions of dollars" and recommended adopting the resolution and sending it to VACO.
The board moved to approve sending the resolution. The clerk conducted a roll‑call vote in which supervisors recorded their assent; the motion passed. Board staff said that, if adopted broadly, the action would be forwarded to the governor and other jurisdictions as part of a statewide effort.
Board members said the resolution is intended as a policy position for interjurisdictional coordination and to inform the governor's office and VACO about the board's concerns.
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