Government
During its Feb. 3, meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved guidelines that provide consistent best practices for the removal and long-term control of invasive plant species on county-managed lands (PDF). These efforts not only frame a consistent approach to regulatory compliance; they also support “government by example” land stewardship projects that go beyond regulatory…
Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. has announced that Loudoun County real estate assessments for tax year 2026 are now available online at loudoun.gov/ParcelDatabase. Assessment notices will be mailed to property owners beginning Feb. 6. Assessment notices are not tax bills; they inform property owners of the assessed value of their real…
By Sophia Clifton At a Jan. 13, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors finance committee meeting, supervisors took a close look at how tourism dollars are being used, and whether some of that money should go toward better understanding who visits Loudoun and why. The discussion centered on a request from Visit Loudoun, the county’s official…
By Sophia Clifton At their Jan. 21 business meeting, Loudoun County leaders walked citizens through the opening weeks of the 2026 Virginia General Assembly and what new laws under consideration might mean at home. County staff framed their update as a roadmap, explaining which bills align with the Board’s priorities, which items staff are tracking…
By Sophia Clifton On Jan. 6, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved a detailed plan for using nearly $194 million in unassigned Fiscal Year 2025 General Fund balance, directing the surplus toward one-time needs, reserve strengthening, capital contingencies, and a slate of supervisor priorities. The action, taken during the Board’s regular business meeting, reflects…
By Valerie Cury Council members Erin Rayner, Kevin Wright and Caleb Stought filed the civil action in October, asking the court to determine whether the Town Council must meet a supermajority voting threshold when approving a budget. The lawsuit was filed after the three members were outvoted on a tax-rate vote that would have significantly…
By Valerie Cury Purcellville Acting Police Chief Sara Lombrana has filed a defamation lawsuit against Vice Mayor Carl “Ben” Nett and the Town of Purcellville, alleging that Nett made false public statements that harmed her professional reputation. The lawsuit was filed Jan. 28, the same day Nett filed a separate federal lawsuit against the town.…
By Valerie Cury Two bills currently in the Virginia General Assembly could reshape governance in Purcellville, potentially restricting council votes, suspending officials facing charges, and mandating costly studies—raising questions about local autonomy, transparency, and the balance of power between state and town. Purcellville Vice Mayor Ben Nett says he has been the target of a…
By Valerie Cury Purcellville Vice Mayor Carl Benjamin “Ben” Nett filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday, Jan. 28, alleging that town officials and law enforcement leaders violated his constitutional rights and engaged in a coordinated campaign to remove him from his job as a police officer and undermine his political career. Nett is seeking approximately $42.4…
Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. has scheduled free informational sessions to familiarize residents who are 65 years or older, or are totally and permanently disabled, with the county’s real estate and vehicle tax relief programs. Loudoun County residents who are 65 or older, or are disabled, and have income and wealth below…