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New County Administrator - Randy R. Keaton

PictureNew County Administrator - Randy R. Keaton
​The Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce that Mr. Randy R. Keaton is appointed as the next County Administrator of Isle of Wight County, effective September 1, 2016. Mr. Keaton is a strong professional with significant experience in budget and finance, debt financing, development and management of inter-local agreements, regional collaboration, economic development, water and sewer system development and operation, solid waste management and planning.
 
Mr. Keaton’s professional experience includes over 33 years of public service in County government and regional planning. Since 2013, he has served as the Deputy Executive Director of the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission.
Mr. Keaton’s local government experience includes 26 years as the County Manager of Pasquotank County, North Carolina. Additionally, he previously served as County Manager and Finance Officer of Perquimans County, North Carolina. His public sector experience began as the Register of Deeds, Budget Officer, and Clerk to the Board of Camden County, North Carolina.
PARK TO PARK TRAIL PROJECT:
Jamie Oliver, Transportation Project Manager, provides information on the County’s upcoming Park–to-Park Trail project and its benefit to the community.  Hosted by Don Robertson.  October 2015.

FOR MORE INFO on the project, click here

State of the County Videos - June 7, 2016

If you missed the State of the County Breakfast on June 7th check out the videos from the event.  The State of the County is presented by the Isle of Wight/Smithfield/Windsor Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Isle of Wight County and the Towns of Smithfield and Windsor.
Rex Alphin, Chair of Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors, spoke about the county's optimistic outlook at the chamber's State of the County Breakfast on June 7, 2016
Hampton Roads Planning District Executive Director Bob Crum joined county and town officials to discuss Isle of Wight County's role in the Hampton Roads economy at the annual State of the County Breakfast at the Smithfield Center and June 7, 2016. This an excerpt of his presentation. Mr. Crum's complete PowerPoint presentation is available for download at www.theisle.biz/Isle of Wight State of County.ppsx
Michael Stallings Town Manager for the Town of Windsor,, spoke about the town's recent accomplishments and future plans at the chamber's State of the County Breakfast on June 7, 2016.
Smithfield Mayor T. Carter Williams and Vice-Mayor Andrew Gregory spoke at the chamber's State of the County Breakfast on June 7, 2016 about progress in the town, including plans for a new sports complex
 Sept 30 thru Oct 5, 2015: There were multiple weather events impacting Isle of Wight County and preparedness is very important. The County provided some basic information regarding preparedness and ways for citizens to stay informed as the weather system progresses.
The Virginia Department of ​Emergency Management
​presents ​three new ​sign-language videos on:
Traveling during severe weather
Preparing for Flooding
Information and Resources
  • VIDEO RECYCLING: Isle of Wight County has one of the most comprehensive recycling programs in the state.  The County operates a single-stream recycling program and opportunities for recycling are provided at all of the County’s refuse sites.  This video gives residential customers a basic overview of all of the items accepted for recycling in Isle of Wight County.​

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