Government
Gov. Glenn Youngkin released the following statement on the Virginia Department of Transportation’s final report and overview of the I-95 January snow storm response: “This report demonstrates as the storm changed in intensity and left Virginians and travelers stranded on I-95, the previous administration’s leadership did not properly prepare or communicate. “Since assuming office on January 15,…
The Solarize NOVA program has returned to Loudoun County. Now through June 30, Loudoun County homeowners have the opportunity to sign up to learn more about solar power options specific to their property, and take advantage of streamlined installation and financing processes. In addition to free satellite solar assessments, the program offers discounted pricing on solar panels…
By Valerie Cury Purcellville’s Planning Commission is laser focused on aligning the Town’s zoning ordinance with its new Comprehensive Plan. In that ongoing work, the Town’s seven Planning Commissioners have listened to the citizens and heard loud and clear that they want the Comprehensive Plan to ensure that Purcellville’s small-town character is preserved. But one…
By Valerie Cury Purcellville Town Manager David Mekarski’s proposed budget for FY 22 is $0.22 per $100 of assessed value. Fireman’s Field proposed budget for the same year is $0.03. At the March 22 Purcellville Town Council meeting, the Council voted unanimously to lower the proposed rate to $0.21 per $100 of assessed value. Mekarski…
By Valerie Cury At the March 8 Purcellville Town Council meeting, Council Member Tip Stinnette was the swing vote to end discussion on a proposal to create a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone. Despite his claims to support historic preservation, Stinnette tried to end the proposed ordinance by adding three last minute conditions which required funding,…
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors is moving closer to finalizing a new electoral district plan that will reshape the county’s eight existing districts. The Board voted on March 15, to forward the LT-Revised 1 Plan to the May 11 public hearing. The LT-Revised 1 Plan includes refinements that primarily focus on the goal of keeping communities…
Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed into law HB1239 sponsored by Delegate Phillip A. Scott, empowering localities to cut car tax rates and prevent huge tax hikes driven by dramatic increases in used vehicle values. “With prices soaring on the necessities that families and individuals use every day, Virginians are in dire need of relief to their…
Loudoun County has created a new affordable housing financing program for developers, called the Rental Housing Acquisition and Preservation Loan Program. The purpose of this new program is to preserve affordable, multi-family rental housing units in Loudoun County by making funding available for the acquisition and preservation of rental housing that is either market affordable…
Loudoun County is seeking applicants to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals. There is one opening for a member whose term would begin immediately upon appointment by the Loudoun County Circuit Court. The duties of the BZA include hearing and deciding: Appeals of administrative decisions and notices of violations made in accordance with the…
As gas prices rise and more commuters return to their workplaces, Loudoun County residents are reminded that Loudoun County Transit is a cost-effective alternative to driving alone to work. Loudoun County Transit offers routes throughout the county and the region and will soon introduce bus routes to the new Silver Line Metrorail stations. Consider riding…