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.
Board of Supervisors
ERNIE REED Central District |
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Term | January 2022 – December 2025 |
Contact |
971 Rainbow Ridge Road Faber, VA 22938 434-249-8330 |
J. DAVID PARR West District 2023 Vice Chair |
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Term | January 2020 – December 2023 |
Contact | 250 Firehouse Road Piney River, VA 22964 434-277-5265 |
JESSE RUTHERFORD East District 2023 Chairman |
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Term | January 2022 – December 2025 |
Contact | 84 Courthouse Square/P.O. Box 336 Lovingston, VA 22949 434-981-8728 |
THOMAS D. HARVEY North District |
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Term | January 2022 – December 2025 |
Contact | 10921 Rockfish Valley Highway Afton, VA 22920 540-456-6379 | 540-456-7125 (fax) |
ROBERT G. BARTON South District |
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Term | January 2020 – December 2023 |
Contact | 2108 Findlay Mtn Road Shipman, VA 22971 434-263-5512 |
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). You can also watch the Board of Supervisors meetings online at our Nelson County YouTube channel.
County Staff
Candy McGarry, County Administrator, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
P.O. Box 336
Lovingston, VA 22949
434-263-7000 | 888-662-9400
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