Know Your Government: Get Involved

Nelson County Virginia

What and Who?
Board of Supervisors

North District - Thomas J. Harvey
Central District - Ernie Reed
East District - Jesse Rutherford
West District - J. David Parr (Chair)
South District - Dr. Jessica Ligon

County Administrator: Candy McGarry

Planning and Zoning Commission

North District - Philippa Proulx
Central District - Ernie Reed
Central District - Robin Hauschner
East District - Charles Amant
West District - Michael Harman
South District - Mary Kathryn Allen (Chair)

Director: Dylan Bishop

When, Where, and How ?

For meeting times of Board of Supervisors and Planning and Zoning Commission learn more at the Nelson County Government Event Calendar.

To obtain Board of Supervisor agendas, board packets and to watch the proceedings live or recorded, click here.

For other information on the Planning and Zoning Commission, including forms and documents, click here.

For information on other boards and commissions on which you could serve, learn more here.

Virginia State Government

What and Who?
Executive Branch

Governor : Glenn Youngkin
Lieutenant Governor: Winesome Earle-Sears
Attorney General - Jason S. Miyares

Virginia General Assembly

State Senator for the 11th District - R. Creigh Deeds
State Delegate for the 55th District - Amy J. Laufer
State Delegate for the 53rd District - Timothy P. Griffin

* To confirm your voting districts and polling place, log into to the Citizen Portal

When, Where, and How ?

To track legislation, check on committee assignments and other legislative actions go to the Legislative Information System.

United States Government

What and Who?
Executive Branch

President: Joe Biden
Vice President: Kamala Harris
Cabinet Members: Learn more here

United States Congress

U.S. Senate — Tim Kaine, click here for more information
— Mark R. Warner , click here for more information
U.S. House of Representatives (5th District of VA)
— Bob Good , click here for more information.

When, Where, and How ?

To learn more about the U.S. Senate go here.
To learn more about the U.S. House of Representatives go here
For more information about U.S. Congressional Legislation go here.