Government
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…
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has issued a proclamation calling the members of the General Assembly into special session on April 4, to address the unfinished work from the 2022 legislative session. Youngkin issued the following statement, “Today I am calling back lawmakers to Richmond to finish their work. Between high gas prices and rising inflation, Virginians are more squeezed…
The Loudoun County Animal Shelter is temporarily adjusting its schedule for adoptions. Beginning Monday, March 28, 2022, adoption hours will be 12 – 6 p.m. Monday – Sunday. The one-hour per day reduction will be in effect through Saturday, May 14. The change is designed to enhance the management of comprehensive animal care activities and…
In coordination with the Virginia Department of Transportation, Loudoun County is hosting an online design public hearing to gain input from the public on construction improvements for the Rt. 7 and Berlin Turnpike (Rt. 287) interchange in the Town of Purcellville. The public hearing will be held Thursday, April 14, from 6 – 7 p.m.…
Loudoun County is hosting an online meeting to gain input from the public on the proposed Washington & Old Dominion Trail bridge over Sterling Boulevard. The public information meeting will be held Wednesday, March 23, from 6 – 7 p.m. Members of the public are invited to join the virtual meeting to learn, ask questions,…