Chesterfield County · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Chesterfield County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
FOIA compliance and county-owned phones
A 30-year resident asked the county to issue county-owned phones to all employees and require public business on them, arguing personal phones create a FOIA blind spot and that records may be illegally leaving county possession when board members leave office.
Police Shooting
Chesterfield County police held a press conference to brief the public on a recent officer-involved shooting. These incidents always raise serious questions about local safety and police accountability.
Construction Traffic and Developer Compliance
Residents expressed frustration over developers allegedly breaking rules regarding construction entrances and neighborhood traffic. A speaker urged the county to implement monetary fines to ensure builders stick to their promised conditions.
Water Safety
Good news if you live in Chesterfield: recent water testing proves your tap water is 100% safe to drink following an upstream fluoride spill in Richmond. You can go back to drinking straight from the tap without worrying about a thing.
Police Misconduct
Newly released FOIA footage exposes a history of excessive force by a Chesterfield police officer, shaking public trust in local law enforcement and oversight. It's a wake-up call about how our local police are held accountable.