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VIG Membership
Become A VIG Member
VIG members get premier access to local government experts, discounts for leadership development programs, training and facilitation services, and much more.
- Eligibility
Every county, city, and town in Virginia is eligible to become a member of VIG.
- Dues
Membership dues are based on the locality's population. They range from $275 to $22,000. This formula was recommended by a task force of public officials to be equitable and affordable.
- Benefits
- Unlimited access to AskVIG, VIG's email inquiry service
- A complimentary eBook version of the latest Virginia Local Government Tax Rates
- Brokered training and facilitation services — Our instructors and practitioners can personalize training and facilitation services for a range of audiences including front-line employees, senior administrative officers, and the elected body.
- Discounts
- 10% off Senior Executive Institute (SEI)
- 10% off Leading, Educating, and Developing program (LEAD)
- Discounted access to Weldon Cooper Center staff and resources including the Research Collaborative and the Sorensen Institute.
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CURRENT MEMBERS (FY27)
Last Updated: July 20, 2026
- CITIES
Bristol Covington Hampton Harrisonburg Lexington Manassas Manassas Park Martinsville Newport News Poquoson Roanoke Staunton Williamsburg - COUNTIES
Charlotte Clarke Fauquier Franklin Giles Hanover Henry King George Loudoun Madison Mecklenburg Middlesex Nelson Prince George Rappahannock Roanoke Warren Wythe - TOWNS
Abingdon Appomattox Ashland Berryville Cape Charles Colonial Beach Dayton Farmville Grottoes Glade Spring Herndon Lawrenceville Leesburg Luray Marion New Market Pennington Gap Pound Purcellville Saint Paul Strasburg Tappahannock Warsaw Wise