Government
Erin McLellan has been promoted to Deputy County Administrator, Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced on May 16. McLellan previously served as one of four Assistant County Administrators. McLellan will fill the role that will soon be vacated by Deputy County Administrator Charles Yudd, who will be retiring from service this summer after a 26-year…
Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) introduced legislation to rename the Purcellville, Virginia, post office in honor of Madeleine Albright, the first female U.S. Secretary of State who called Virginia’s 10th District home for many years. “Secretary Madeleine Albright was a fearless trailblazer for women and a devoted public servant who touched the lives of so many…
Governor Glenn Youngkin and the Virginia Department of Social Services proudly celebrate the successful first year rollout of its Faster Families Highway, a new digital resource launched in April 2022 to strengthen statewide partnerships and streamline the pathway to becoming a foster parent. “During National Foster Care Month, we recognize Virginia’s foster parents and the…
Mayor Kelly Burk’s “State of the Town” address, originally scheduled for Monday, May 15, has been rescheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7. The address focuses on recent accomplishments, current projects, and what to expect in Leesburg the remainder of the year. The event will take place in the Council Chambers in Leesburg Town Hall…
Gov. Glenn Youngkin took final action on 17 pieces of legislation, signing 12 bills into law and vetoing five additional bills. “I was pleased that the General Assembly approved nearly all my recommendations during the Reconvene Session. While I am disappointed my recommendations to reduce the cost of the offshore wind project on electric bills…
Loudoun County is preparing to launch a new online land management system designed to increase efficiency and transparency for Loudoun businesses and residents. The new system, called LandMARC, will create a comprehensive online tool for accessing, managing and maintaining Loudoun County’s land-related information. The system is expected to launch in the near future, with additional announcements about…
During May – Mental Health Awareness Month – Loudoun County encourages the community to explore the mental health resources and educational opportunities available through the county government. Educational Workshops Loudoun County is offering a new interactive, educational workshop for parents, caregivers, educators and community members to learn more about preventing underage drinking and other substance…
On Monday, May 15, Mayor Kelly Burk will deliver the annual “State of the Town” address. Burk will focus on recent accomplishments, current projects, and what to expect, in Leesburg, the remainder of the year. The event will take place in the Council Chambers, at Leesburg Town Hall (25 West Market Street), beginning at 5:30…
These days, we hear a lot about Loudoun’s lack of affordable homes, although most area residents would be hard pressed to tell you what that means and to whom it matters.
As council members continue to discuss the proposed budget for FY24, their focus has been on reconciling the best interests of the town, the town staff and the town’s 9,000 residents. At the Purcellville Town Council Work Session on April 25, ten of those 9,000 residents came to speak their minds in favor of a 5 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) for town staff.