Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Chesterfield County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues with high priority
HR 1 Medicaid work requirements and eligibility reviews
Starting next July, federal HR 1 changes mean Medicaid expansion recipients face eligibility reviews twice a year instead of once, and roughly 11,000 of the 80,000 people served are projected to be at risk under new work requirements. Social Services is ramping up outreach, employment services, and partnerships to keep people covered.
Tax Increase
A resident urged the board to reject the proposed 1% sales tax increase, arguing the county has unused borrowing capacity, underestimated school build-out costs, and a multi-billion-dollar road deficit that the tax would really be covering.
Nunnally Village Large-Scale Residential and Commercial Development
A major mixed-use development on Hull Street Road will bring a 200-bed HCA hospital, commercial shopping, and up to 1,000 homes to western Chesterfield.
Twin Rivers Master Plan & Density Modification
Residents in a 55+ Chester community strongly opposed shifting 150 apartment units closer to their neighborhood, citing severe traffic gridlock and loss of privacy.
Whitby East Genito Road Residential Rezoning
The board approved a 380-unit multifamily and condominium development on a 35.8-acre site off River Haven Avenue, bringing new housing and road improvements to the Bermuda District.