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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 $250 to $20,000. 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.
- Limited use (by appointment) of office space/conference room in the VIG Richmond office for representatives of your locality when visiting the capital city on official business
- 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 (FY26)
Last Updated: July 21, 2026
- CITIES
Covington Fairfax Franklin Hampton Harrisonburg Lexington Manassas Martinsville Poquoson Roanoke Salem Staunton Virginia Beach - COUNTIES
Albemarle Alleghany Amelia Bedford Buckingham Carroll Clarke Dickenson Franklin Frederick Gloucester Greensville Henry King and Queen King George Mecklenburg Orange Patrick Pittsylvania Prince Edward Prince George Shenandoah Southampton Sussex Washington Wise Wythe - TOWNS
Amherst Ashland Bedford Blacksburg Charlotte Court House Clifton Forge Herndon Lawrenceville Lebanon Pennington Gap Remington Rocky Mount South Boston Tappahannock Vienna Vinton Wise