Government

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has taken action that will lead to an increase in affordable housing in the county. During its Oct. 21, meeting, the Board approved a loan to a developer to build long-term, affordable, multi-family housing rental units in Ashburn. The Board approved a $19.3 million loan to SCG Development Partners…

On Oct. 22, the U.S. Department of Justice announced an agreement with the University of Virginia aimed at strengthening protections against unlawful discrimination on campus—a development that could affect students from across Virginia, including many from Loudoun County who attend or apply to the university. Under the agreement, UVA will follow the Department of Justice’s…

Loudoun County election officials remind voters that early voting opportunities for the Nov. 4, general election will expand beginning Oct. 20 to include Saturdays, extended hours and satellite locations. Beginning Monday, Oct. 20, the Office of Elections and Voter Registration in Leesburg will offer extended hours and Saturday voting. Additional early voting sites also will be in…

Loudoun County is hosting a public information meeting Oct. 23, to update the community on plans to add 130 acres to Franklin Park in western Loudoun and the ongoing legislative process to rezone part of the acreage to allow recreational uses.  The public information meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m., at Round…

Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services has announced the launch of My PRCS, a dynamic, new, interactive online map designed to help residents and visitors explore the vast array of parks, recreational opportunities and facilities offered by the department. This innovative tool is now available at loudoun.gov/MyPRCS. Developed in collaboration with the Loudoun County Office of Mapping…

The Loudoun County government’s current online surplus auction features bargains on a variety of items, including children’s wooden lockers, a RIDGID table saw and a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 heavy duty truck. Other featured items include an air compressor, a pressure washer, bicycles, pickleball nets, children’s Halloween costumes, office furniture, computers, printers and more. The…

The Community Development Block Grant competitive public service and non-public service applications for eligible nonprofit organizations and government entities are now open. The CDBG program provides funding on an annual basis for local projects that address a variety of community needs. All projects that are funded with CDBG funds must meet a national objective as outlined by…

By Valerie Cury With the federal government shutdown entering its fourth day, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-10) hosted a town hall on Oct. 4 at Simpson Middle School to hear from constituents and share resources for those affected. The event focused on the shutdown’s local and national consequences, particularly for federal workers, contractors, and access to…

On Oct. 2, Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Directive 14, Directing the Promulgation of Regulations to Secure the Health, Safety, Privacy, Dignity and Respect for All Virginians in Sex Separated Spaces.   “The health and safety of women and girls in sex separated spaces and participating in athletic competitions is in serious jeopardy due to irresponsible policies, including…