Commissions & Committees

PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION

The Commission was created in 1976. The role of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission is to represent the citizens of Henrico County by district and to provide citizens with a unified voice in planning recreation and parks programs, activities and services. They meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the third floor conference room of the Human Services Building, 8600 Dixon Powers Drive.

Commission Members

Brookland District
Raiford F. Beasley
Thomas F. Kelley IV

Fairfield District
Joseph L. Coleman, Jr.
Dr. Carroll W. Robb

Three Chopt District
Charles E. Sowers
Tracy L. Whitley

Tuckahoe District
Gregory A. Baka
Faye A. Ould

Varina District
Elaine Eberly
Thurgood O. Ampey

Board of Supervisors Representative
Richard W. Glover

School Board Representative
Lamont Bagby

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HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (HPAC)

HPAC was created in February 1990. They meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. in the third floor conference room of the Human Services Building, 8600 Dixon Powers Drive.

Purpose
The Henrico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee advises the Henrico County Board of Supervisors regarding the identification, interpretation, rehabilitation, protection and preservation of historical and cultural resources located within the County.

Goals & Projects

• Market and distribute historical publications.
• Create and promote public awareness of historic preservation.
• Develop a bureau of volunteer speakers, available upon request to share significant information to groups on Henrico's local history.
• Encourage the public to identify historical sites within the County not currently on the Inventory.
• Provide information to interested citizens on the methods used in the preservation of historic properties.
• Develop guidelines for determining the historical significance of County sites.
• Promote the local historical plaque and roadside marker programs.
• Celebrate significant historical events for public appreciation.
• Recognize significant historic preservation projects on an annual basis.

Committee Members

Brookland District
Beverly L. Cocke

Fairfield District
Vee J. Davis
Charlotte W. Melton

Three Chopt District
John E. McDonald, Jr.
G. Norwood Nuckols, Jr.

Tuckahoe District
Beverly H. Davis
Courtney S. Hunt

Varina District 
Dr. Henry L. Nelson Jr.
Richard C. McNeil