Government
“If we make mistakes, let’s fix them” says Chair Randall regarding the Mountainside Overlay District
By Sophia Clifton The Mountainside Overlay District (MOD) was created to protect Loudoun County’s ridge lines, steep slopes and springs from development that could compromise their environmental, scenic and recreational value. According to a flyer from Loudoun.gov, “The Mountainside Overlay District is an area of mountainous terrain that contributes to scenic beauty as well as…
By Katie Northcott Stakeholders reached a consensus about several aspects of Western Loudoun zoning ordinances at Loudoun County’s Transportation and Land Use Committee’s (TLUC) meeting on April 24. Four Loudoun County Supervisors and three members of the Loudoun County Planning Commission met with nine representative stakeholders to discuss Western Loudoun zoning laws relevant to the…
By Valerie Cury At two heated Purcellville Town Council meetings in May, sharply contrasting philosophies over the Town Manager’s proposed $35.9 million FY26 budget were on full display. Mayor Chris Bertaut, Vice Mayor Ben Nett, and Council Members Carol Luke and Susan Khalil advocated trimming approximately $1.6 million from the draft budget—including significantly lowering the…
The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host a job fair focusing on summer employment opportunities on Wednesday, June 25, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services’ administration building, 742 Miller Drive SE in Leesburg. The Connecting Loudoun: Summer Job Fair will feature summer employment opportunities with local government and…
On May 21, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, and Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), the HELP Committee Chair, introduced the Auto Reenroll Act, legislation to help American workers take advantage of their available employer-sponsored retirement plans and full employer match offers by permitting more frequent…
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved funding to community nonprofit organizations during its May 20, 2025, meeting after a competitive grant process. Grant funding opportunities were made available to tax-exempt, private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations that provide a wide variety of services to Loudoun County residents. These services include community-based health and human services and…
On May 15, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) and Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the bipartisan Accelerating the Growth of Rural Innovation and Tourism Opportunities to Uphold Rural Industries and Sustainable Marketplaces—or AGRITOURISM—Act. This legislation would create an Office of Agritourism at the U.S. Department of Agriculture to represent the interests of agritourism businesses in federal…
By Grace Bennett On Thursday, May 15, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission hosted Chair Phyllis J. Randall’s annual State of the County Address to update the public on Loudoun’s current status. After a few beautiful introductory performances by special guests, Randall spoke to attendees on support for local businesses, optimistic projections…
The nation’s top bond rating agencies have again affirmed Loudoun County’s triple-A ratings on its general obligation bonds, noting the county’s strong financial performance, a robust economic profile with a diverse tax base and strong management. Loudoun County has held the Aaa rating from Moody’s since 2004, and AAA from Fitch Ratings and S&P Global…
The Loudoun County Department of Family Services will host a virtual foster care information session on Thursday, May 29, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in learning more about becoming a foster family or parent is encouraged to attend. “Locally, we’re seeing a significant decline in new inquiries from prospective foster families since the…