Pittsylvania County Board Chair Outlines Economic Vision Following Major Investments

Robert Tucker, Chair of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors, presented a vision focusing on economic growth driven by data centers and manufacturing. He highlighted a $500 million investment by Avio U.S.A. for a new manufacturing plant and a $200 million sale of land for a data center. Tucker emphasized the importance of expanding energy capacity while preserving farmland and timberworking traditions.

Published Mar 26, 2026

Robert Tucker, Chair of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors, outlined an economic vision emphasizing growth through data centers and manufacturing. He noted Avio U.S.A.'s recent $500 million investment for a manufacturing plant and a $200 million sale of industrial park land to a data center developer.

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Tucker expressed the necessity of expanding energy capacity to support industry while also preserving traditional elements like farmland and timberworking. He acknowledged past public opposition to data centers, referencing a project in Chatham that was rejected last April.