Mission
The mission of Amherst County's government is to nurture a vibrant and healthy community through transparent and fiscally responsible leadership and quality public services.
Vision
Amherst County will be the community of choice for people to live, work, play, and learn. It will be known for its safety, neighborly atmosphere, connectedness, its business, education, recreational opportunities, and passion for its natural beauty.
Values
- The beauty of our natural environment
- Safe and secure community, respectful of the Constitution
- Neighborly atmosphere
- Business, educational & recreational opportunities
- Connectedness
- Transparent, responsive, and participatory government
- Fiscal responsibility
- Efficient & effective public services
Goals
- Broadband expansion
- Residential growth in designated areas
- Promote business growth & redevelopment
- Promote tourism
- Promote & protect County assets
- Achieve education excellence
- Recruit and retain high-quality staff
- Increase citizen engagement
Meeting Schedule
All meetings of the County Board of Supervisors are held in the County Administrators Building at Second and Washington Street unless otherwise noted. Meetings are regularly held on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The Board of Supervisors convenes at 3:00 p.m. at the first meeting of the month. The Board of Supervisors convenes at 7:00 p.m. at the second meeting of the month.
Agendas and Minutes
Agendas for meetings are posted on the county's home page three business days before the meeting. To view agendas, click HERE.
Board Members
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Tom Martin
Supervisor - District 1
Phone: 434-946-1235 Email: tmartin@countyofamherst.com
Term ends December 31, 2027
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Claudia D. Tucker
Supervisor - District 2
Phone: 434-841-3716 Email: cdtucker@countyofamherst.com
Term ends December 31, 2025
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Chris Adams
Supervisor - District 3
Phone: Email: cradams@countyofamherst.com
Term ends December 31, 2027
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David Pugh, Jr.
Supervisor - District 4
Phone: 434-509-2038 Email: dwpugh@countyofamherst.com
Term ends December 31, 2027
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Drew Wade
Supervisor - District 5
Phone: 434-338-9626 Email: mdwade@countyofamherst.com
Term ends December 31, 2025
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