Clarke County adopts resolution opposing mandatory collective bargaining legislation

Mar 17, 2026

Using a VACO template, the Board adopted a resolution opposing recent collective bargaining legislation, stating local control concerns and fiscal implications; the motion passed unanimously at the evening session.

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County Administrator Chris Boies told the Board that the Virginia Association of Counties (VACO) provided a template resolution opposing recently passed collective bargaining legislation and that staff had added points emphasizing local control, fiscal concerns, and that administrative costs might otherwise be spent on employee raises and benefits. The matter was added to the evening agenda by consensus due to its time-sensitive nature.

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