Government
On June 24, Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares attended the swearing in ceremony of Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, a 13-year-old battling brain cancer. DJ was sworn in as Honorary State Trooper, Honorary Correctional Officer, Honorary Probation and Parole Officer, Honorary Petersburg Officer, and Henrico County Firefighter. DJ and his father, Theodis, have traveled…
After a nationwide recruitment, Sherene Dorazio has been selected as the new director of the Loudoun County Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure effective July 3, County Administrator Tim Hemstreet has announced. Dorazio has extensive service in the public sector, serving most recently as the deputy executive director of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’…
On June 16, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) announced 15 projects that he has requested funding for through the congressional appropriations process. This funding will respond to the urgent and critical needs of Virginia’s 10th District. “These vital projects will make our roads safer, make our water cleaner, support public safety, provide affordable housing to families,…
Fees at the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility are increasing effective Tuesday, July 1. A complete list of landfill fees is available at loudoun.gov/landfill. The fee increase follows a financial analysis of the landfill’s current and forecasted revenues, expenses and estimated tonnage receipts. Landfill operations and capital improvements are funded through fees and not local…
Beginning June 15, Gov. Glenn Youngkin will lead a Virginia delegation to Paris, France and London, England on an economic trade mission aimed at strengthening investment, workforce, and innovation ties with key partners in Europe. In London, Youngkin and First Lady of Virginia Suzanne S. Youngkin will join U.K. and U.S. dignitaries in rededicating the…
Gov. Glenn Youngkin ceremonially signed SB 746, patroned by Senator Ryan McDougle, which creates a new crime of involuntary manslaughter for knowingly manufacturing, selling or distributing drugs that contain fentanyl, the sale of which results in another person’s death. “Today, we take a crucial step in addressing the fentanyl crisis in Virginia. Fentanyl dealers should…
The Loudoun County Department of General Services will host a public hearing June 27, on an amendment to the Solid Waste Management Plan, which increases the permitted capacity of the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility. The meeting will be held Friday, June 27, 5 – 7 p.m., in the first-floor conference room at 801…
Loudoun County has upgraded the online presence of the county’s zoning ordinance with the launch of an interactive, user-friendly platform that presents the Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance. The platform also features integrated zoning research tools that allow users to explore zoning districts and land uses, development standards, natural resources and attainable housing regulations, administration and procedures…
By Grace Bennett On June 4, Supervisor Caleb Kershner hosted a meeting with project staff at Smart’s Mill Middle School in order to receive public input on the proposed alternatives for the Route 15 Lucketts bypass. Staff reviewed four alternative road alignments along with a presentation updating attendees on the project’s progress, which is currently…
Loudoun County will host an electronics recycling event on Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Dulles Town Center parking lot (former Sears parking area) at 21100 Dulles Town Circle. Fees will be charged for televisions, computer monitors, and hard drive destruction services (upon request). Only credit cards will be accepted, no…