Although City Council is the governing body of the City of Buena Vista, there are multiple boards, commissions, authorities, and committees that focus on specific issues. These volunteer entities, some of which are local and some of which are regional, perform important work advancing the Rockbridge area.

Current Board and Commission Vacancies

There is an opening on the Buena Vista Economic Development Authority. This term will be effective immediately after appointment and will expire on March 31, 2025. You must be a citizen of Buena Vista to serve on this board.
The EDA is responsible for approving, financing, and executing economic development incentives. This includes owning real estate; the EDA currently owns multiple undeveloped industrial-zoned properties in the City. The EDA has the legal authority to transact money, own property, and issue debt. The EDA also reviews and approves applications for the Facade Improvement Grant Program. This board meets on an "as-needed" basis.

For more information or to apply, please contact Sarah Burch, City Manager’s Office, 2039 Sycamore Avenue, Buena Vista, VA at (540) 261-8601 or email sarah.burch@bvcity.org. The application form can be found here: Boards and Commissions Application

Local and Regional Boards, Commissions, Authorities, and Committee

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS:

Mr. Dennis Hawes – Chairman – 540-261-3382

Mr. Tom Roberts - Zoning Administrator - 540-261-8607

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:

Mr. Brent Styler - Chairman - 571-246-2340

Ms. Kristina Ramsey – Secretary, Economic Development Coordinator - 540-261-8616

ROCKBRIDGE AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD:

Ms. Kim Shaw – Executive Director – 540-462-6600

CENTRAL SHENANDOAH PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION:

Ms. Bonnie S. Riedesel – Executive Director – 540-885-5174

MOUNTAIN GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE:

Dr. John Rainone – President – 540-863-2800

ELECTORAL BOARD:

Mrs. Emilie Staton – 540-261 -8605

ROCKBRIDGE REGIONAL JAIL BOARD:

Mr. Jim Halasz – Chairman – 540-463-2840

ROCKBRIDGE REGIONAL LIBRARY:

Ms. Julie Goyette, Director – 540-463-4324

BUENA VISTA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY:

Mayor Bill Fitzgerald – Chairman – 540-461-0099

Ms. Dawn Wheeler - 540-261-8601

MAURY SERVICE AUTHORITY:

Capt. John E. Riester – Chairman – 540-817-0235

BUENA VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION:

Mr. Dennis Hawes – Chairman – 540-461-5263

Mr. Thomas Roberts – Zoning Administrator – 540-261-8607

SHENANDOAH VALLEY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD:

Mr. Jeff Stapel – Chairman – 540-828-2536

PUBLIC RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY:

Mayor Bill Fitzgerald – Chairman – 540-461-0099

ROCKBRIDGE AREA RECREATIONAL ORGANIZATION:

Mr. Joey Jones – Chairman – 540-377-5545

BUENA VISTA CITY SCHOOL BOARD:

Ms. Teresa Ellison – Chairperson – 540-261-2129

ROCKBRIDGE AREA SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD:

Ms. Dinah Clark – Service Director – 540-463-1231