Former Staunton City Manager Steven Rosenberg named next Albemarle County attorney
ALBEMARLE COUNTY — The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors have named the next county attorney, Steven Rosenberg, following a nationwide search.
Rosenberg’s first day with Albemarle County will be July 27. Rosenberg will provide legal counsel to the board of supervisors and lead the county attorney’s office.
“Steve’s experience in local government is unparalleled, having served as a counsel at the University of Virginia, a county attorney, and a city manager during his career. His familiarity with our community, its leaders, and our organization will allow him to quickly provide strong counsel to our board and allow us to continue to advance our local and state-level priorities,” said Supervisor Donna Price, chair of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors.
Rosenberg has over 30 years of experience, with 25 years of public service in local and state government. Most recently, Rosenberg served as the City Manager of Staunton after having served there as deputy city manager.
Staunton citizens took to Facebook to congratulate Rosenberg on his new position
Allison Dawn: "Your gain is the loss of City of Staunton, VA - Government. Our city council seriously effed him over. You're lucky to have him!"
Suzie Dull: Great hire Albemarle County. Steve is amazing!
Barbara Lee: "I am sure we are all so excited for Steve! Congratulations."
Cathy Sterrett: Congratulations! Our loss is their gain.
Ophie Kier: Well deserved. Congratulations.
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Previously, Rosenberg held the positions of associate general counsel and special assistant attorney general at the University of Virginia and county attorney for Augusta County. Rosenberg has a Bachelor of Arts in history and government from the College of William and Mary and a Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law.
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"During my nearly two decades as a neighbor of Albemarle County, I’ve become familiar with the county, most notably its quality of life and the strength of its organization — one committed to excellence and a culture of service. I am excited to join the board and staff in such a positive environment and to work with them to serve the Albemarle County community,” said Rosenberg in a press release from Albemarle County.
This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: Staunton City Manager Steven Rosenberg hired in Albemarle County
