Friends,

   I hope this email finds everyone doing well and staying safe. My focus this month is to provide updates from the Clerk's Office including my Re-Election Bid, provide details on early voting in Virginia, and our search for Fall 2023 interns.

   I have also included the latest photos from the Augusta County Courthouse virtual photograph tour. Please enjoy the latest photos.

My Re-Election Bid

   I am grateful and honored to have the confidence of the people of Augusta County. I look forward to continuing to campaign for re-election as Clerk of Circuit Court and to continue to discuss the new goals we hope to accomplish for the citizens in the Clerk’s Office.

   If you want a Yard Sign, or any other of our Republican Candidates Yard Signs email me your address at [email protected], and we will get them to you. Thank you for your support!

Read the Press Release Here

Sign Up To Volunteer

Contribute to My Re-Election Campaign

Virginia Early Voting

   Remember you can begin to vote early on September 22, at the Augusta County Government Center in Verona in the South Board Room from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. -5 p.m. Monday - Friday. I respectfully ask for your vote!

Learn More Here

Donate Today

   Donate today to help cover the costs of this newsletter along with future campaign initiatives. Your contributions help keep Augusta County citizens and the Clerk's office connected.

   If you would like to mail your donation, please make checks payable to: Steve Landes for Clerk of Court Committee.

P.O Box 12

Verona, VA 24482

Donate Here

Virtual Photograph Tour

   These are two documents our Historic Records Volunteers recently located from the Confederate States of America Government's request for enslaved individuals to work on fortifications within Virginia from December 1864.

Clerk of Court Contact Information 

Please visit my website at stevelandes.com for the latest news regarding the Augusta County Clerk of Circuit Court Office.

The Honorable R. Steven Landes, Clerk

Augusta County Circuit Court

[email protected]

540-245-5321 Ext. 100

Augusta County Website

Sincerely,

STEVE LANDES, CLERK Augusta County Circuit Court [email protected] Proven Experience and Trusted Service for Augusta County

Friends,

   I hope this email finds everyone doing well and staying safe. My focus this month is to provide updates from the Clerk's Office including my Re-Election Bid, staff news, and our search for Fall 2023 interns.

   I have also included the latest photos from the Augusta County Courthouse virtual photograph tour. Please enjoy the latest photos.

My Re-Election Bid

   I am grateful and honored to have the confidence of the people of Augusta County. I look forward to continuing to campaign for re-election as Clerk of Circuit Court and to continue to discuss the new goals we hope to accomplish for the citizens in the Clerk’s Office.

   If you want a Yard Sign, or any other of our Republican Candidates Yard Signs email me your address at [email protected], and we will get them to you. Thank you for your support!

Read the Press Release Here

Sign Up To Volunteer

Contribute to My Re-Election Campaign

Augusta County Clerk Receives Historc Records Recently Restored

   The Clerk's Office was notified this week that the Office received back eight recently restored historic records. The records were restored due to a $47,687 Circuit Court Records Preservation grant to restore the eight important historic records. The documents include deed books from 1761 to 1878.

Read the Press Release Here

Staff News

   Rebecca L. Kimble has been promoted to Senior Deputy Clerk for the Land Record and Probate Divisions. Mrs. Kimble will be supervising both Divisions which include three Deputy Clerks and a part-time Records Clerk.

Read the Press Release Here

   I had the privilege of administering the Oaths to our most recent staff members to join the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk's Office staff - Deputy Clerk Grace McNeal and Deputy Clerk Hannah Davis. Congratulations ladies, and welcome to our team!

Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office Seeking Fall 2023 Interns

   The Clerk’s Office is once again seeking high school and college students who wish to serve as interns. The Clerk’s Office will provide internship and mentorship opportunities during the Fall Semester to students who are interested in Virginia Government, the Virginia Judicial System, or the law.

Apply Here

Donate Today

   Donate today to help cover the costs of this newsletter along with future campaign initiatives. Your contributions help keep Augusta County citizens and the Clerk's office connected.

   If you would like to mail your donation, please make checks payable to: Steve Landes for Clerk of Court Committee.

P.O Box 12

Verona, VA 24482

Donate Here

Virtual Photograph Tour

   These are documents that were recently discovered from 1894 that show the plans for the extension of an arch for Lewis Creek in Staunton.

Clerk of Court Contact Information 

Please visit my website at stevelandes.com for the latest news regarding the Augusta County Clerk of Circuit Court Office.

The Honorable R. Steven Landes, Clerk

Augusta County Circuit Court

[email protected]

540-245-5321 Ext. 100

Augusta County Website

Sincerely,

STEVE LANDES, CLERK Augusta County Circuit Court [email protected] Proven Experience and Trusted Service for Augusta County

Friends,

   I hope this email finds everyone doing well and staying safe. My focus this month is to provide updates from the Clerk's Office including my Re-Election Bid, our recent audit results, staff news, and our search for Fall 2023 interns.

   I have also included the latest photos from the Augusta County Courthouse virtual photograph tour. Please enjoy the latest photos.

My Re-Election Bid

   I am grateful and honored to have the confidence of the people of Augusta County. I look forward to continuing to campaign for re-election as Clerk of Circuit Court and to continue to discuss the new goals we hope to accomplish for the citizens in the Clerk’s Office.

Read the Press Release Here

Sign Up To Volunteer

Contribute to My Re-Election Campaign

Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk Receives Third Clean Audit

   The Clerk’s Office recently received notification from the Auditor of Public Accounts (APA) that the office achieved a clean audit report from a recently completed state audit of the office’s accounting and finance records. This is the third clean audit report the Clerk’s Office has received during Landes’ tenure as Clerk of Circuit Court.

   The Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office is proud to have received notice of our third consecutive clean audit report from the Auditor of Public Accounts. This report provides clear evidence of the hard work by our entire Clerk’s Staff to properly account for the funds we receive, and disbursements made each day. I want to give a special thanks to Chief Deputy Clerk - Accountant Gina Coffey, and Deputy Clerk-Bookkeeper Sheila Price.

Read the Press Release Here

Staff News

   Rachel L. Morgan has been promoted to Senior Deputy Clerk for the newly reorganized Criminal Division. In addition, Esther I. McDaniel, Hannah E. Davis, and Grace A. McNeal recently joined the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office as Deputy Clerks for the Criminal Division.

Read the Press Release Here

Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office Seeking Fall 2023 Interns

   The Clerk’s Office is once again seeking high school and college students who wish to serve as interns. The Clerk’s Office will provide internship and mentorship opportunities during the Fall Semester to students who are interested in Virginia Government, the Virginia Judicial System, or the law.

Apply Here

Donate Today

   Donate today to help cover the costs of this newsletter along with future campaign initiatives. Your contributions help keep Augusta County citizens and the Clerk's office connected.

   If you would like to mail your donation, please make checks payable to: Steve Landes for Clerk of Court Committee.

P.O Box 12

Verona, VA 24482

Donate Here

Virtual Photograph Tour

   This is the 1884 Map of Staunton by well-known Cartographer Jedediah Hotchkiss, which was recently found among our extensive historic records.

Clerk of Court Contact Information 

Please visit my website at stevelandes.com for the latest news regarding the Augusta County Clerk of Circuit Court Office.

The Honorable R. Steven Landes, Clerk

Augusta County Circuit Court

[email protected]

540-245-5321 Ext. 100

Augusta County Website

Sincerely,

STEVE LANDES, CLERK Augusta County Circuit Court [email protected] Proven Experience and Trusted Service for Augusta County

Friends,

   I hope this email finds everyone doing well and staying safe. My focus this month is to provide updates from the Clerk's Office, including my Re-Election Bid and introducing our summer intern.

My Re-Election Bid

   I was the only candidate who filed to run for Augusta County Clerk of Circuit Court. The deadline to file as a candidate for the November Election was Tuesday, June 20, by 7:00 p.m.

   I am grateful and honored to have the confidence of the people of Augusta County. I look forward to continuing to campaign for re-election as Clerk of Circuit Court and to continue to discuss the new goals we hope to accomplish for the citizens in the Clerk’s Office.

Read the Press Release Here

Sign Up To Volunteer

Contribute to My Re-Election Campaign

Augusta County Clerk’s Office Announces Summer Intern

   Emily Kegley has been named Clerk’s Intern for the Summer. Ms. Kegley is the sixteenth student to be selected for the Clerk’s Office Internship Program.

   Ms. Kegley is a rising Sophomore at Christopher Newport University (CNU) pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business. She is in the CNU Honors Program and participating in the President’s Leadership Program. Ms. Kegley lives in Greenville with her family.

Read the Press Release Here

Donate Today

   Donate today to help cover the costs of this newsletter along with future campaign initiatives. Your contributions help keep Augusta County citizens and the Clerk's office connected.

   If you would like to mail your donation, please make checks payable to: Steve Landes for Clerk of Court Committee.

P.O Box 12

Verona, VA 24482

Donate Here

Clerk of Court Contact Information 

Please visit my website at stevelandes.com for the latest news regarding the Augusta County Clerk of Circuit Court Office.

The Honorable R. Steven Landes, Clerk

Augusta County Circuit Court

[email protected]

540-245-5321 Ext. 100

Augusta County Website

Sincerely,

STEVE LANDES, CLERK Augusta County Circuit Court [email protected] Proven Experience and Trusted Service for Augusta County

Friends,

   I hope this email finds everyone doing well and staying safe. My focus this month is to provide updates from the Clerk's Office, including my Re-Election Bid, Clerk's Office open positions, and staff news.

My Re-Election Bid

   If re-elected in November by the citizens of Augusta County it is my intention to pursue 14 goals and investigate and implement these objectives, if possible. Once again my goals will include: Innovating and Working for All the citizens of Augusta County, Preserving and Promoting History of Augusta County, and Seeking Input and Advice from the citizens of Augusta County.

Read The Press Release Here

Sign Up To Volunteer

Contribute to My Re-Election Campaign

Deputy Clerk - Criminal Division

   Join a great hard working and dedicated team. We now have two Deputy Clerk positions for our Criminal Division to fill.

Apply Here

Staff News

   We had our Clerk's Staff Meeting where I presented Deputy Clerk Rachel Morgan with the Clerk's Light Bulb for her idea for staff to utilize standing desks.

Donate Today

   Donate today to help cover the costs of this newsletter along with future campaign initiatives. Your contributions help keep Augusta County citizens and the Clerk's office connected.

   If you would like to mail your donation, please make checks payable to: Steve Landes for Clerk of Court Committee.

P.O Box 12

Verona, VA 24482

Donate Here

Clerk of Court Contact Information 

Please visit my website at stevelandes.com for the latest news regarding the Augusta County Clerk of Circuit Court Office.

The Honorable R. Steven Landes, Clerk

Augusta County Circuit Court

[email protected]

540-245-5321 Ext. 100

Augusta County Website

Sincerely,

STEVE LANDES, CLERK Augusta County Circuit Court [email protected] Proven Experience and Trusted Service for Augusta County

Friends,

   I hope this email finds everyone doing well and staying safe. My focus this month is to provide updates from the Clerk's Office, including my Re-Election Bid and staff news.

   I have also included the latest photos from the Augusta County Courthouse virtual photograph tour. Please enjoy the latest photos.

My Re-Election Bid

   I was officially declared the Republican Candidate for Augusta County Clerk of Court on Friday, April 7 for the November 7 General Election. I was the only Republican to file for the Party Canvas to be held Saturday, May 20, and therefore was officially declared the Republican nominee.

Read the Press Release Here

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Contribute to My Re-Election Campaign

Staff News

   We celebrated the retirement of Julie Sheffer, Senior Deputy Clerk - Court Administrator, and we will all miss her dedicated service to the citizens of Augusta County.

   I had the privilege of administering the Oath for the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk's Office to Whitney Rhodes, our Historic Records Assistant. Whitney completed her probationary period with the office and is now a full member of the Clerk's Staff. Congratulations Whitney!

Donate Today

   Donate today to help cover the costs of this newsletter along with future campaign initiatives. Your contributions help keep Augusta County citizens and the Clerk's office connected.

   If you would like to mail your donation, please make checks payable to: Steve Landes for Clerk of Court Committee.

P.O Box 12

Verona, VA 24482

Donate Here

Virtual Photograph Tour

   This is the 1749 original plat for Downtown Staunton showing the lots where the Augusta County Courthouse and Jail was to be located by Surveyor Andrew Lewis. A better description and survey were recorded again by Surveyor John Poage in 1786 as noted on the back.

   Recently we returned to Elks Lodge No. 351 their original Minute Book: 1896-1899 to Staunton Mayor, and Elks Lodge Member Steve Claffey. These are the beginning two pages of the Elks Lodge Minute Book. These pages show the creation of the Staunton Lodge, and the appointment of key members in August of 1896.

   These are 1810 patent documents explaining the construction of a mill by Jeremy Frisbie in Augusta County. The United States patent is signed by President James Madison and Secretary of State James Monroe.

Clerk of Court Contact Information 

Please visit my website at stevelandes.com for the latest news regarding the Augusta County Clerk of Circuit Court Office.

The Honorable R. Steven Landes, Clerk

Augusta County Circuit Court

[email protected]

540-245-5321 Ext. 100

Augusta County Website

Sincerely,

STEVE LANDES, CLERK Augusta County Circuit Court [email protected] Proven Experience and Trusted Service for Augusta County

Friends,

   I hope this email finds everyone doing well and staying safe. My focus this month is to provide updates from the Clerk's Office, including our search for summer interns.

   I have also included the latest photos from the Augusta County Courthouse virtual photograph tour. Please enjoy the latest photos.

My Re-Election Bid

   I plan to run for re-election as Clerk of Court for Augusta County. It is also my intent to seek the Republican nomination and then run in the general election on November 7th with all other Constitutional Officers, General Assembly members, and Augusta County Board of Supervisors members.

Read the Press Release Here

Sign Up To Volunteer

Contribute to My Re-Election Campaign

Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office Seeking Summer Interns

   The Clerk’s Office is once again seeking high school and college students who wish to serve as interns. The Clerk’s Office will provide internship and mentorship opportunities this Summer to students who are interested in Virginia Government, the Virginia Judicial System, or the law.

Read The Press Release Here

Donate Today

   Donate today to help cover the costs of this newsletter along with future campaign initiatives. Your contributions help keep Augusta County citizens and the Clerk's office connected.

   If you would like to mail your donation, please make checks payable to: Steve Landes for Clerk of Court Committee.

P.O Box 12

Verona, VA 24482

Donate Here

Virtual Photograph Tour

   These are documents from the Elizabeth Fulton vs. James Crawford 1761 Judgement. She sued him for 100 pounds in damages for poisoning her when she was his servant. She became ill and could not work for 11 months.

   This is our continuing Augusta County Courthouse virtual photograph tour. This document is Mechanics Liens Dockets No. 1 from the late 1800s. It is interesting to see the cost of supplies in the 1890s. In one of the entries, 800 feet of siding cost $18.00 (Page 135).

Clerk of Court Contact Information 

Please visit my website at stevelandes.com for the latest news regarding the Augusta County Clerk of Circuit Court Office.

The Honorable R. Steven Landes, Clerk

Augusta County Circuit Court

[email protected]

540-245-5321 Ext. 100

Augusta County Website

Sincerely,

STEVE LANDES, CLERK Augusta County Circuit Court [email protected] Proven Experience and Trusted Service for Augusta County

Friends,

   I hope this email finds everyone doing well and staying safe. My focus this month is to provide updates from the Clerk's Office, including the announcement of my re-election campaign and Clerk's Office staff updates.

   I have also included the latest photos from the Augusta County Courthouse virtual photograph tour. Please enjoy the latest photos.

My Re-Election Bid

   First, let me thank you for all the support and help you have provided me over the years, for my campaigns for the House of Delegates, and then in 2019 for your support to be elected the 17^th Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk. You, my family, and many others have made my public service possible, and I want to thank you once again for all that help and support.

   I want you to be one of the first to know that in 2023 I plan to run for re-election as Clerk of Court for Augusta County. It is also my intent to seek the Republican nomination and then run in the general election on November 7th with all other Constitutional Officers, General Assembly members, and Augusta County Board of Supervisors members.

Read the Press Release Here

Sign Up To Volunteer

Contribute to My Re-Election Campaign

Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office Announces New Historic Records Assistant

   Whitney M. Rhodes joined the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office in January as the new Historic Records Assistant. We are happy to have Whitney join the hardworking staff of the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. Whitney will be filling an important role as our Historic Records Assistant, and will be assisting the public and researchers, in addition to continuing our efforts to conserve and preserve Augusta County’s historic records.

Read Press Release Here

Donate Today

   Donate today to help cover the costs of this newsletter along with future campaign initiatives. Your contributions help keep Augusta County citizens and the Clerk's office connected.

   If you would like to mail your donation, please make checks payable to: Steve Landes for Clerk of Court Committee.

P.O Box 12

Verona, VA 24482

Donate Here

Virtual Photograph Tour

   This is another 1759 Judgement - Rogers vs. Donaho. Mr. Donaho received 20 pounds ($6,008 today) by order of the Court because Mr. Rogers misrepresented the age of a horse he sold to Mr. Donaho. Soon after the purchase the horse died.

   This is the Robert McClanahan vs. John Ware 1761 Judgement. Mr. Ware stayed at Mr. McClanahan's Ordinary and did not pay his bill. Also, included is the document listing the goods consumed by Mr. Ware.

Clerk of Court Contact Information 

Please visit my website at stevelandes.com for the latest news regarding the Augusta County Clerk of Circuit Court Office.

The Honorable R. Steven Landes, Clerk

Augusta County Circuit Court

[email protected]

540-245-5321 Ext. 100

Augusta County Website

Sincerely,

STEVE LANDES, CLERK Augusta County Circuit Court [email protected] Proven Experience and Trusted Service for Augusta County

Friends,

   I hope this email finds everyone doing well and staying safe. My focus this month is to provide updates from the Clerk's Office, including the issuance of my third annual Circuit Court Clerk's Report, a new grant my office received, along with introducing our spring semester intern.

Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk Issues Third Annual Report

   Earlier this month, I issued the third annual Circuit Court Clerk’s Report for activities accomplished by the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office in 2022. In addition, to sharing this report with the public, the report will be provided to members of the Augusta County Board of Supervisors, Augusta County representatives in the Virginia General Assembly, and Circuit Court Judges conducting Court in Augusta County.   

   It is a great pleasure to officially issue our third annual Circuit Court Clerk’s Report for 2022 to the citizens of Augusta County. None of what has been achieved this past year would have been possible without the tireless efforts of the staff of the Clerk’s Office, and I want to thank all our dedicated and hardworking staff members who have accomplished so much for our citizens.

Read the Press Release Here

Augusta County Clerk Receives Circuit Court Records Preservation Grant

   The Clerk's Office received a $47,687 Circuit Court Records Preservation grant to restore eight important historic records. The documents include deed books from 1761 to 1878.

   The Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office is very pleased to have received this significant grant to restore these eight important Colonial and 19^th Century deed books, and looks forward to their restoration being completed. Once these important land records are restored this will allow future generations of Augusta County citizens to see these tangible pieces of history.

Read the Press Release Here

Augusta County Clerk’s Office Announces Spring Semester Intern

   Lillian Brown has been named Clerk’s Intern for the Spring Semester. Ms. Brown is the fifteenth student to be selected for the Clerk’s Office Internship Program.

Read the Press Release Here

Donate Today

   Donate today to help cover the costs of this newsletter along with future campaign initiatives. Your contributions help keep Augusta County citizens and the Clerk's office connected.

   If you would like to mail your donation, please make checks payable to: Steve Landes for Clerk of Court Committee.

P.O Box 12

Verona, VA 24482

Donate Here

Virtual Photograph Tour

   This is a November 1759 Judgement for John Warwick vs. Nanthalum Gregory. Mr. Warwick (plaintiff) requested 100 pounds from Mr. Gregory (defendant) who "caused him to be a public disgrace in the eyes of his neighbors." The Augusta County Justices ordered the 100 pounds be paid.

Clerk of Court Contact Information 

Please visit my website at stevelandes.com for the latest news regarding the Augusta County Clerk of Circuit Court Office.

The Honorable R. Steven Landes, Clerk

Augusta County Circuit Court

[email protected]

540-245-5321 Ext. 100

Augusta County Website

Sincerely,

STEVE LANDES, CLERK Augusta County Circuit Court [email protected] Proven Experience and Trusted Service for Augusta County

Friends,

   I hope this email finds everyone doing well and staying safe. My focus this month is to provide updates from the Clerk's Office, including staff news and a message of Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

Season's Greetings

   The Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk's Office "Courthouse Gang" wishes each one a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! May you be blessed in celebrating with your family and friends. Blessings for each and every one for 2023!

Staff News

   The Fourth Quarter 2022 Clerk's Light Bulb Award was presented to Becky Kimble, Deputy Clerk in our Probate Division. Becky suggested we send out letters with information and helpful hints to Financial Institutions and Funeral Homes explaining the Probate process to better help our citizens. Congratulations Becky!

Donate Today

   Donate today to help cover the costs of this newsletter along with future campaign initiatives. Your contributions help keep Augusta County citizens and the Clerk's office connected.

   If you would like to mail your donation, please make checks payable to: Steve Landes for Clerk of Court Committee.

P.O Box 12

Verona, VA 24482

Donate Here

Clerk of Court Contact Information 

Please visit my website at stevelandes.com for the latest news regarding the Augusta County Clerk of Circuit Court Office.

The Honorable R. Steven Landes, Clerk

Augusta County Circuit Court

[email protected]

540-245-5321 Ext. 100

Augusta County Website

Sincerely,

STEVE LANDES, CLERK Augusta County Circuit Court [email protected] Proven Experience and Trusted Service for Augusta County