Administrator’s Minute
Team Orange:
As I look through all of the activities and accomplishments featured in this month’s issue, I’m filled with pride in what our team has already achieved and the goals we have for the future. Last month, we celebrated receiving a Digital Counties Survey Award. This month, the joy continued as we got word that the Orange County Airport and the Office on Youth were recognized with Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) Achievement Awards! In 2024, the Friday Night Fly-In brought together our community and helped foster a stronger understanding of the important role played by the Orange County Airport, both economically and for public safety. That same year, the Orange County Youth Council worked with members of our Office on Youth to put into action efforts aimed at reducing and preventing underage tobacco use. Read more about the newly award-winning initiatives starting on page 13. I took a look back into the archives, and it’s noteworthy that Orange County has received VACo honors nine times, for almost as many departments. That fact strongly reflects how employees across the organization are always looking for ways to creatively problem solve, refine processes, and better serve our residents. It is that same spirit of innovation, caring, and community-mindedness that lies at the heart of our new organizational values and the culture initiative that sparked their development. Since the values were created with the direct input of our employees, it’s clear the spirit was already there; officially codifying the values simply helps foster an environment where our team can continue to thrive!
With that in mind, I want to remind and encourage our employees to mark their calendars for the upcoming J.U.I.C.E. Appreciation Event next month (see page 30). We appreciate our team everyday, but it’s important to occasionally set aside some time to celebrate together, break down barriers between departments, and reinforce the teamwork that makes our organization successful. See you there!
Glenda Paul,
Interim Orange County Administrator
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Cover Photo: The Safety Pup breaks it down during National Night Out on August 5. See page 19 for more photographs.
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OCI August 2025
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