FY 2023-2024 Annual Report

"With the County on sound financial footing, strategic initiatives underway that reflect our focus on the future, and growth projections that indicate we’re on the right track, now seemed to be the perfect time to pass on the leadership reins. Montgomery County is in a great position to continue to move forward with Angie as County Administrator."

Angela Hill was named County Administrator on Nov. 1, 2023.  Read more on our website .

Chris Lawrence was named Deputy County Administrator on Oct. 16, 2023.  Read more on our website .

Scott Woodrum was named Assistant County Administrator on Apr. 16, 2024.  Read more on our website .

In May 2024, the county launched a new mobile-friendly website with the goal of improving citizens' experience and online services.

The Board continues to be committed to the New River Valley Rail Project that was initiated in 2013 by the Blacksburg Partnership. NRV Rail 2024 is a broad-based community initiative to bring Amtrak passenger rail service to Virginia’s New River Valley.

Montgomery County continues to maintain an AA+ bond rating. The Board of Supervisors approved a tax rate of 75 cents per 100 valuation.

County employees celebrated Public Service Recognition Week, which took place May 6-10. Each day had a special “Spirit Week” theme developed by an employee committee. PSRW has been celebrated every May since 1985. It recognizes the people who serve our nation as federal, state, county and local government employees.

The Montgomery-Floyd Regional Libraries welcomed nearly 341,300 visitors and checked out approximately 623,000 items. In addition, MRFL provided about 67,500 patron internet sessions and processed over 1,150 passport applications.

The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors continued to provide support to the Christiansburg Institute and the Montgomery Museum.

The Parks and Recreation Department facilitated 124 active adult programs with 1,324 participants. The department also hosted multiple programs and activities throughout the county:

Montgomery County began working with stakeholders and community members to update its comprehensive community plan, Montgomery Matters. The new plan will shape county policies and guide local decision-making on land use regulations, economic development efforts, housing policies, environmental protection, community services, and most local government decisions over the next 20 years. Learn more at  montgomerymatters.com .

Progress continues on two broadband projects underway as the County continues to work with Appalachian Power and Gigabeam. The goal is to provide the rural areas throughout Montgomery County access to affordable, highspeed broadband. These projects are made possible by VATI grants received, as well as matching funding from AEP, Gigabeam, and $6 million in ARPA funding received by Montgomery County. Residents and businesses in Montgomery Counties can now sign up for high-speed internet at  www.gigabeam.net . Residents who sign up on the website by checking for availability at their location will begin receiving email updates. Gigabeam and Appalachian Power are working to complete construction of phase one of the County’s overall broadband project in Eastern Montgomery, citizens and business in Eastern Montgomery should be able to access internet in December 2024. To learn more about the project, visit  montva.com/broadband .

The Children's Services Act (CSA) served more than 80 at-risk children and their families through foster homes, residential facilities, IEP Private Day School placements, and community-based services to include evaluations, in-home services, and life skills training. 

Human Services serves as the fiscal agent for facilitation of educational program for juveniles, as well as Home Electronic Monitoring of juveniles. In FY2024, 100 juveniles completed an online, evidence-based offender education program and received a certificate of completion. About 15 juveniles were monitored for a total of 742 days. 

Volunteer Montgomery participants provided more than 18,700 hours of service to 55 different non-profit organizations.

Volunteers raised nearly $19,000 (2023 calendar year) through fundraising programs, enabling the program to provide two $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing a degree in the Human Services or Medical Field, fund events for area military and veteran programs, and several other projects that benefit the non-profit organizations where volunteers serve.

Human Services collaborates with the New River Valley Agency on Aging, Radford-Fairlawn Daily Bread, and the Virginia Veteran and Family Support Program, to provide supplies to seniors and veterans. In 2024, 230 homebound seniors and veterans residing in Montgomery County and the City of Radford received one bag of basic household supplies and one bag of personal care items.

Human Services provides Medicare Part D Open Enrollment assistance to seniors and disabled individuals. In 2023, five volunteers met with approximately 600 seniors and disabled individuals throughout the New River Valley during the 2023 Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Period, saving more than $477,650 total for all clients. All five volunteers are trained and certified Virginia Insurance and Counseling Assistance Program counselors.