Mr. Ramsey is a 1997 winner of the National Public Service Award, presented by the American Association of Public Administrators for excellence in government leadership. Under his direction, Chesterfield County has received numerous awards and is viewed by other local governments in the state and nation as an innovative community. The county is winner of the prestigious U.S. Senate Productivity and Quality Award gold medallion. Even in today's tough economic times, Chesterfield has continued to deliver top-notch services without a real estate or personal property tax rate increase. In fact, the rates haven't changed in the past seven years and are very competitive both locally and nationally.
Chesterfield County is a great place to live, work and raise a family.
It has one of the lowest crime rates in the region, receives high marks for its public school system, boasts 10 public libraries and offers a variety of opportunities for employment. It has 31 public parks featuring more than 8,700 acres of green space, an abundance of historical landmarks and several sports complexes. Ramsey has been with Chesterfield County through its most expansive growth and development. He began work with the county as an accountant in 1972 and rose through the ranks, serving as assistant director of accounting, director of budget, director of budget and accounting, and assistant county administrator before being appointed by the five member Board of Supervisors. He has a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, N.C., and has completed additional course work toward a master of arts degree in economics at Virginia State University.