Botetourt County recently announced the launch of its “Getting to Know BOCO” initiative during the county’s celebration of Civic Engagement Month this September.
The initiative’s theme is “live, work, play, and give back,” and the county invites everyone – residents, businesses, and visitors alike – to dive in and Get to Know BOCO by:
- Asking Questions
- Utilizing the new chatbot feature at www.botetourtva.gov.
- Subscribing to the brand-new digital newsletter (launching September 18, sign up by visiting https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/iMVHTC6/gettingtoknowboco).
- Signing up for notifications and news from the county at www.botetourtva.gov/notifyme
- Watching “Ask the Expert” videos
- Validating rumors at www.bocofacts4u (2024 VACO Award-Winning Project!)
Local government employees often serve as the backbone of a community, working tirelessly to ensure that essential services are provided and that residents and businesses are well-supported. Their efforts go a long way in making Botetourt County a great place to live, work, play and give back.
“Getting to Know BOCO” is the county’s one-stop shop to answer questions and help simplify complex government issues. Visitors on the website may click a link to ask questions as well as learn more about the “BOCO Storytellers Initiative,” and even nominate someone that you think deserves a “BOCO Brag.”
“The goal of ‘Getting to Know BOCO’ is to provide more transparency to the public about how local government works as well as humanizing those that provide government services,” says Director of Communications Tiffany Bradbury. “The heartbeat behind this initiative is to provide exemplary customer service for our community as well as support the men and women that work hard for our county every day.”
Learn more by visiting //www.botetourtva.gov/gettingtoknowboco.
~ Fincastle Herald staff report
