Economic Development Commission
Works to grow jobs, business and tourism in the county.
“The Northumberland County Economic Development Commission consists of five commissioners appointed by the Northumberland County Board of Supervisors for four year terms to represent each of the local election districts, as well as an Executive Director and the County Administrator. …”
In its own by-laws
Its by-laws, amended January 20, 2026, say it “was created by vote of the Northumberland County Board of Supervisors in August 1994 pursuant to Title 15.2 of the Code of Virginia”, and that “Members shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors”. They give its mission as “Encouraging job creation and business growth”, “Promoting tourism and compatible commercial activity”, “Expanding the County’s tax base” and “Supporting economic initiatives consistent with County policy”.
Who sits on it
- GB
Gregory Basye
District 1 - MB
Melissa Bunns-Carter, vice-chairman
District 3 - KP
Karen A. Pica, PhD.
District 4 - MJ
Maurice E Johnson, chairman
District 5
From the county’s list, checked October 26.