Dear Editor: In my two previous op-eds, I voiced my support for Suhas Subramanyam to represent our District 10 in Congress. I watched the two candidates debate at the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce on September 22 and studied each of their websites. We have a track record with Suhas, which I think is an important…

We have all become painfully aware that Loudoun County planners and decision makers made serious mistakes in allowing more “by right” data center development than the available resources or the public’s good will could sustain.  There’s nothing to be gained by assigning blame. But it is important to avoid repeating the same mistakes. Sadly, the…

Dear Editor: I didn’t know Suhas Subramanyan when I voted for him in 2024, but he seemed to have a reasonable, results-driven approach to serving as our District 10 Representative in Congress. Since then, I’ve met with him twice in his office and attended his town halls. What I’ve learned is that he listens and…

Dear Editor: I had planned to let the blank space beneath this headline speak for itself. But on further consideration, perhaps the reasons deserve to be spelled out: These are my opinions and observations. Continued chaos at Town Hall. A ballooning Town budget—with plenty of credit taken for Town accomplishments, but plenty of blame directed…

Dear Editor: Residents have long debated growth, taxes, zoning, and the future of our town. Those are exactly the issues that belong in every election. Reasonable people can disagree about how Purcellville should grow, how government should operate, and what priorities elected officials should pursue. Those disagreements are healthy because they are part of democracy.…

Dear Editor: I am writing this letter to recognize and express my thanks for the excellent work that is being done, behind the scenes at a couple of our local schools. My family and I have seen two generations, our children and recently our grandchildren pass through Blue Ridge Middle School and Waterford Elementary School.…

Dear Editor: In the June 2026 issue of the Blue Ridge Leader & Loudoun Today, there was an article titled “Unlimited Events Debate Exposes Rural Divide at Special BOS Meeting.” It reported on the “two competing visions of rural life” listing them as winery-brewery owners needing private events to survive/thrive and areas residents who are…

Dear Editor: The Town of Purcellville is facing a difficult but unavoidable reality: utility rates must rise if we are serious about addressing the 21st century water infrastructure challenges facing Western Loudoun County. For many years, Purcellville was able to keep water rates artificially low because of unusually favorable economic conditions. Following the 2008 recession and again…

Dear Editor:  The residents of Loudoun County both East and West are about to see our Mountainsides become the next developer profit center. I join in support of those who are desperately trying to avert this tragedy. But this time instead of using my own words I quote what the County Plans used to say…