August 2026 Commission Meeting Updates

Workshop

The TJPD Commission met on August 6, with the following items on the agenda:

  1. Laurie Jean Talun presented an update on the Regional Housing Study being conducted by TJPDC;
  2. Isabella O’Brien provided an overview of the development of updates to the regional Solid Waste Management Plan;
  3.  The Commission authorized the Executive Director to execute a contract with the sate to serve as an implementation partner for the Rural Health Transformation Program;
  4. The Commission’s “Remote Electronic Participation and All-Virtual Meeting” policy was re-adopted (annual adoption is required by state law)
  5. The fourth quarter FY26 financial reports were approved; and
  6. The Commission welcomed Supervisor Tim Hodge as a new Commissioner representing Fluvanna County. New Director of Regional Planning and Operations at TJPDC, Kate Wythe, also was introduced to the Commission.

The next meeting of the Commission is scheduled for September 3. Materials for all TJPD Commission meetings are available here.