Government
On Dec. 16, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a budget proposal to exempt service tips from Virginia’s state income tax. This proposal will return an estimated $70 million annually to the pockets of Virginians. The proposal will also lower the cost of living for working families across the Commonwealth. This builds on the more than $5…
The newly re-elected and elected members of the Leesburg Town Council were officially sworn in at aceremony Dec. 12 at the Ida Lee Park Recreation Center. Mayor Kelly Burk was sworn in for her fifth mayoral two-year term. Council Members Zach Cummings and Kari Nacy were both sworn in for their second four-year Council terms.…
The week of Dec. 2, participating Loudoun County Public Schools staff members voted to select the Loudoun Education Association as their official bargaining agent. With certification of the election results expected to be officially completed by the Labor Relations Neutral in the coming weeks, this decision paves the way for LEA to represent more than…
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced a $51.25 million budget investment to direct critical resources to students most in need, as identified by the Virginia Board of Education’s School Performance and Support Framework. This investment will further enhance the implementation of the Road to Readiness Resource Hub, a transformational tool by the Virginia Department of Education…
Beginning Jan. 2, 2025, Loudoun County Transit bus services will be free for all local and paratransitservices. The Board of Supervisors approved the fare-free initiative during the Board’s May 29, 2024,Transit Summit to promote transit ridership and ensure accessibility for all Loudoun County residents. Local bus service includes 30 different bus routes operating Monday through…
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved a set of guidelines during its Dec. 3, 2024, meeting that is intended to help the county plan for future growth and associated needs. The guidelines, recommended by the county’s Fiscal Impact Committee, include updated long-range forecasts for residential and nonresidential development, population, households and employment, which are considered…
On Thursday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m., the Town of Purcellville held an Oath of Office Ceremony for Mayor-elect Christopher Bertaut and Council members-elect Susan Khalil, Ben Nett, Caleb Stought, and Kevin Wright. The Oath of Office reaffirms each elected or re-elected official’s commitment to faithfully perform the duties as Mayor or Council member for…
By Katie Northcott At their Nov. 7 meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved a revision to the Concept Development Plan and Proffer Statement for a plot of land in Arcola Town Center. The approval came contrary to staff recommendations. The property discussed is north of Arcola Boulevard, south of Arcola Mills Drive (Route…
By Katie Northcott The Orme Farm rezoning application appeared on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors’ consent agenda at its Oct. 16 business meeting after receiving pushback during the board’s public hearing on May 15. Orme farm, previously known as Greenfield Farm, has received attention from The Washington Post for being one of the last…
By Katie Northcott The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors again tackled the issue of residential development as it discussed the rezoning of a Stone Hill property during its Public Hearing on Oct. 9. The property is currently zoned for Commercial Center development, meaning that the developers expected retailers to build in this area. The applicant,…