Government
By Valerie Cury Chief Judge Douglas L. Fleming Jr. ruled late Monday afternoon that he does not have jurisdiction to determine whether the Town of Purcellville followed its Employee Grievance Panel process in the case of former police officer Nett—leaving the next steps unclear despite the Town’s own policy stating that the Chief Judge should…
By Valerie Cury At its Oct. 14 meeting, the Purcellville Town Council deadlocked 3–3 on a motion to enter a closed session to consider applicants for the Chief of Police position and to receive legal advice on the matter. A subsequent motion to appoint Acting Chief Sara Lombrana also failed, with Council Members Erin Rayner,…
During the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Oct. 21, meeting, All Points Broadband, the county’s grant partner to extend broadband service to underserved and unserved areas of Loudoun, provided an update about an extension of the project timeline from Oct. 31, to June 30, 2026. APB has continued making progress building out its infrastructure and…
Loudoun County will hold a public hearing to gather residents’ input on housing, homelessness, community development and public service needs in the community. The public hearing will be held Thursday, Nov. 13, 5 – 6:30 p.m., at the Department of Housing and Community Development, 106 Catoctin Circle SE in Leesburg. The hearing will be held on…
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has taken action that will lead to an increase in affordable housing in the county. During its Oct. 21, meeting, the Board approved a loan to a developer to build long-term, affordable, multi-family housing rental units in Ashburn. The Board approved a $19.3 million loan to SCG Development Partners…
On Oct. 22, the U.S. Department of Justice announced an agreement with the University of Virginia aimed at strengthening protections against unlawful discrimination on campus—a development that could affect students from across Virginia, including many from Loudoun County who attend or apply to the university. Under the agreement, UVA will follow the Department of Justice’s…
Loudoun County election officials remind voters that early voting opportunities for the Nov. 4, general election will expand beginning Oct. 20 to include Saturdays, extended hours and satellite locations. Beginning Monday, Oct. 20, the Office of Elections and Voter Registration in Leesburg will offer extended hours and Saturday voting. Additional early voting sites also will be in…
Loudoun County is hosting a public information meeting Oct. 23, to update the community on plans to add 130 acres to Franklin Park in western Loudoun and the ongoing legislative process to rezone part of the acreage to allow recreational uses. The public information meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m., at Round…
Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services has announced the launch of My PRCS, a dynamic, new, interactive online map designed to help residents and visitors explore the vast array of parks, recreational opportunities and facilities offered by the department. This innovative tool is now available at loudoun.gov/MyPRCS. Developed in collaboration with the Loudoun County Office of Mapping…
The Loudoun County government’s current online surplus auction features bargains on a variety of items, including children’s wooden lockers, a RIDGID table saw and a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 heavy duty truck. Other featured items include an air compressor, a pressure washer, bicycles, pickleball nets, children’s Halloween costumes, office furniture, computers, printers and more. The…