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Community Pulse

What residents are talking about in Chesterfield County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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28 topics in development

Development↑Rising

comprehensive plan

1 supportive4 opposed5 concerned
11 commentsLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Development

Weatherford Claypoint Road Rezoning

1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Development

Administrative Review for Minor Lot Combinations

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Development

Rountree Phase 5 Lot Coverage Modification and Amendment

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Development

The Reserve Rezoning and Adjustments

1 opposed1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Development

Elder property rezoning

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Development

26SN2080 - Charleston Landing Rezoning

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Development

25SN1208 - Spring Run Road Rezoning

2 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Development

Big E Ranch Rezoning

1 opposed1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Development

Elder Property Rezoning & Adjustments

1 opposed1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Development

Spring Creek Baptist Church Rezoning

4 opposed2 concerned
6 commentsLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Development

25SN1158 - McDonough Equipment Wholesale and Storage

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Development

Comprehensive plan amendments

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Development

Data Center Development and Environmental Impact

1 opposed1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Jun 24, 2026
Development

26PR2143: Southside Speedway Master Site Plan

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 19, 2026
Development

25SN1153: Marlbank Farms Residential Rezoning and Adjustments

9 opposed
9 commentsLast discussed May 19, 2026
Development

Spring Rock Green pedestrian improvements and sidewalks

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Apr 22, 2026
Development

Lee Accessory Dwelling Unit

1 commentLast discussed Apr 21, 2026
Development

Walton Station Rezoning and Adjustments

3 supportive1 opposed
4 commentsLast discussed Apr 21, 2026
Development

Ramey Rezoning, Adjustments, and Accessory Dwelling Unit

3 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Apr 21, 2026
Development

Phillips Landing Rezoning

1 commentLast discussed Apr 21, 2026
Development

24SN1115: Walton Station Rezoning and Adjustments

3 supportive1 opposed
4 commentsLast discussed Apr 21, 2026
Development

26SN2016: Ramey Rezoning, Adjustments, and Accessory Dwelling Unit

3 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Apr 21, 2026
Development

25SN1247 - Lattice Hall Rezoning and Amendment

1 commentLast discussed Mar 25, 2026
Development

25SN1299 - Negrete Accessory Dwelling Unit

1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Mar 25, 2026
Development

Robious Road Rezoning and Adjustment

2 opposed1 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Mar 17, 2026
Development

Dorsey Acres Utility Exceptions

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Mar 17, 2026
Development

The Sustainability Park

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jan 20, 2026

In the News

12 articles

Recent coverage of Chesterfield County from local and regional media.

Google News - Chesterfield County VAlandfill report transparency

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Shoosmith landfill report weeks overdue; Governor’s office withholds draft from CBS 6 WTVR.com

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Chesterfield County News Flashboard of supervisors roundup

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Oct 29, 2026
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Living history exhibits will close Nov. 7 as road and bridge construction begins; conservation area trails will remain open

Oct 29, 2026
The Richmondercounty staff departure to Google

A Chesterfield employee who helped bring Google to the county now works for the tech giant

When asked about Elder’s switch, a county spokesperson indicated Chesterfield wouldn’t comment because it’s a personnel matter.

Oct 29, 2026
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Adjusted for inflation, the county’s fiscal year 2027 general fund spending per capita is roughly equivalent to FY2012 and nearly $450 less than it was in FY2008

Oct 29, 2026
WRIC 8News - Chesterfield Countydata center development

Chesterfield residents press tech giants on data center impacts

Tech giants Google and Chirisa faced questions and comments from Chesterfield County residents after officials received hundreds of inquiries about data center developments.

Oct 28, 2026
Chesterfield County News Flashroad safety assessment

Branders Bridge Road (Treely Road - Lakeview Avenue) Road Safety Assessment

A Road Safety Assessment (RSA) is currently underway on Branders Bridge Road between Treely Road and Lakeview Avenue, which this section is identified on the county’s High Injury Network.

Oct 28, 2026
Google News - Chesterfield County VAdata center impacts

Chesterfield residents press tech giants on data center impacts - WRIC ABC 8News

Chesterfield residents press tech giants on data center impacts WRIC ABC 8News

Oct 28, 2026
Chesterfield County News Flashdata center community forum

Chesterfield Addresses Residents' Data Center Questions at Community Forum

Recording of panel discussion and Q&A with officials from Google, Chirisa and Dominion Energy is available on the county's YouTube channel

Oct 28, 2026
Google News - Chesterfield County VAdata center development accountability

Chesterfield residents push for more accountability as data center development grows - WTVR.com

Chesterfield residents push for more accountability as data center development grows WTVR.com

Oct 28, 2026
VPM Newsdata center controversy

Tensions rise over data centers at Chesterfield forum

Data center stakeholders received a hostile welcome from county residents Tuesday.

Oct 28, 2026