Cover Profile

Sheryl D. Bailey, PhD: VRA’s New Director—New Direction and Energy for Independent State Agency
For the first time in its 22 year history, the Virginia Resources Authority has a triple threat in its executive: Sheryl D. Bailey, PhD has local government experience, she has state government experience, and she has an impressive background in finance. She has all that plus she’s paid her dues in academia, and has the stamina, energy, and enthusiasm of a whole team of professionals. The near future for this independent state agency will be interesting to watch.

Features:

Citizens' Services

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Central Virginia: Meeting the Challenges
The Lynchburg area is home to a special CASA program that is actually one of the state:rsquo;s oldest. It fulfills an essential role in often bleak situations.

Public-Private Partnership

James City County Puts Pieces Together with Partnership
In an effort to fund a much needed project, James City officials put on their “PPEA” caps and came up with a unique partnership to do the trick.
By Ruth Richey

Departments:

Elucidations

Failure To Communicate
Are you sending the right message out to the public and the press, or are you buying yourself trouble in the future when you need some positive PR?

Advertiser's Index

Currents

Capitol Progress
We were treated to a springtime had hat tour of the progress on the state Capitol so far and were joined by Governor Tim Kaine and a few dozen top officials and statewide media reps.

All About IT

The Norfolk Model for Homeland Security and Disaster Response
By Hap Cluff

Ecotech Network

Mapping the Journey through Hallowed Grounds
By Larry Stipek

Management Matters

Abraham Lincoln: Leadership Lessons for Our Times (and All Times)
By Russell M. Linden, PhD

Of Note

Commonwealth Clips

Professional Directory