Board of Supervisors
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Board of Supervisors to maintain Nelson County as a beautiful, safe, healthy, and prosperous rural county; where public services are effective, efficient, adequate and responsive to the needs of its citizens; where education is a life-long process; where citizens are involved in all aspects of their governance; and where the community is well planned to assure respect for and dedication to its traditions and resources, while continuing to improve its economic viability.
Meeting Schedule
- The second Tuesday of each month in the General District Courtroom of the Courthouse in Lovingston.
- Afternoon session at 2:00 PM and evening session at 7:00 PM (as required).
- Watch Board of Supervisors meetings online at our Nelson County YouTube channel
Should the regular meetings fall on any legal holiday, the meeting shall be held on the next regular business day, without action of any kind by the Board; unless otherwise cancelled. Should the Chairman or Vice Chairman (if the Chairman is unable to act) find and declare that weather or other conditions are such that it is hazardous for members to attend regular meetings; the meeting(s) will be continued on the following Tuesday. All hearings and other matters previously advertised shall be conducted at the continued meeting(s).
Board Members
Robert G. Barton
South District
1/2020 – 12/2023
2108 Findlay Mtn Road
Shipman, VA 22971
434-263-5512
Meeting Agendas
Board of Supervisors meeting details are posted on the County Calendar. These include any related documents such as agendas and meetings packets when available.
You can request minutes from prior meetings by contacting County Administration at 434-263-7000.
2023 Meeting Minutes & Video Links
Approved Minutes April 11, 2023
Video: 4/11/23 Afternoon 1 4/11/23 Afternoon 2 4/11/23 Afternoon 3 4/11/23 Evening
March 15, 2023: Approved Minutes
March 14, 2023: Approved Minutes
Video: 3/14/23 Afternoon | 3/14/23 Afternoon 2 | 3/14/23 Evening