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Waverly, Town of; amending charter, transitioning town government.

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

VA HB 144 · House Bill · 2026

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In committee
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Sponsor
1
Latest action
Feb 18, 2026

What it does

Charter; Town of Waverly; emergency. Amends the charter for the Town of Waverly in Sussex County by transitioning the town from a strong mayor form of government to a council-manager form of government. Additional changes to the charter in the bill include (i) shifting town council elections from May to November, (ii) appointing a town manager, (iii) shifting certain duties from an elected mayor to a town manager, and (iv) repealing numerous outdated provisions. The bill contains an emergency clause.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Feb 18, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

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