Opinion
Dear Editor: I attended the Park View HS construction meeting on September 6. The community was out in force and was very vocal about their concerns with the new construction. The main concerns centered around Sterling getting what they rightfully deserve for their children after years of neglect from the school board and LCPS. It…
Voters’ choice: who will stand up for western Loudoun? By John Ellis, candidate for Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, Catoctin District The majority of western Loudoun’s citizens want to preserve the unique, historical charm and character of western Loudoun’s small towns, villages, and countryside. They do not want more development. But that is not what…
Dear Editor: There’s a unique charm and tranquility to Loudoun County. For many of us – whether we wereborn here or moved here later in life – Loudoun offers a stark difference between theurbanization of Washington and its immediate suburbs. We chose this area for its rurallandscapes, farming, and unique developments. Our way of life…
By Charles Houston Some of the residents in new subdivisions off Old Wheatland Road have signed a petition asking that the road be paved. There are 100 or so signatures, but only 59 addresses. The latter figure is the one to use. Paving Old Wheatland is a very bad idea for many reasons. A Defective…
Dear Editor: In the November 7 election for the Board of Supervisors there are, among others, two important issues facing the Town of Purcellville. One is where do the two candidates running for the Catoctin District Supervisor stand on eliminating the North/Northern Collector Road from the County’s Transportation Plan. The other issue is where do…
Dear Editor: My name is Juan Pablo Segura and I’m running to represent Virginia Senate District 31. I’m running to bring political renewal to Virginia and I hope to earn your vote in the fall.I’m writing today to talk about a young entrepreneur and farmer that lives in Senate District 31. I first met Katie and her…
Dear Editor: The gravel road network of Loudoun County is today’s reminder of the long history of our region. George Washington rode these paths as a young surveyor for Lord Fairfax. The armies of Lee and Hooker tracked each other as they maneuvered for their faithful showdown at Gettysburg. You can almost hear the creak…
Dear Editor: The majority of the Purcellville Town Council faces a pivotal moment in upholding the principles they were elected on: slow growth, debt reduction, and controlled spending. However, recent signals of considering an annexation request for a 7-acre hospitality center along Rt. 287 north of town raise concerns about the council’s commitment to the…
By Charles Houston Perhaps all of us have some degree of cupidity – greed, or simply wanting more and more of something. That’s fine unless it’s at the expense of others. Then it’s a problem, and Loudoun has some nasty examples. The Dulles Greenway No surprise that its Aussie owners are back again, this time…
Dear Editor: My name is Juan Pablo Segura and I’m honored to be running for Virginia’s 31st Senate District. I hope to earn your support. Today I’m writing about some big economic problems and my approach to fixing them. Kickstarting the Commonwealth’s economy is a team effort, and I recently hosted Virginia’s Secretary of Commerce and…