John Ellis Announces Candidacy for Catoctin District Supervisor

John Ellis has announced he is running as an Independent candidate for the 2023 election of County Supervisor for the Catoctin District.

Ellis is widely respected as a tenacious advocate for preserving the unique characteristics and charm of western Loudoun’s small towns, villages, and rural countryside. He is a member of the Loudoun Farm Bureau, serves on the board of the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship, and is a member of the County’s Fiscal Impact Committee.

“I’m running for Catoctin supervisor because I love western Loudoun and want to make sure it remains as wonderful for our kids as it is for us today. We need more than lip service to address the intense development pressures, increasing traffic congestion, rising property assessments, growing water scarcity, and ballooning County spending. Time is short. We can and must do better.”

As an Independent, Ellis promises to work with all the citizens of the Catoctin District, regardless of party, to preserve and strengthen the communities, small businesses, and surroundings that make western Loudoun so special. “I will collaborate with all my constituents to maintain our close-knit small town and rural communities and quality of life,” he said.

“With the recent redistricting, Catoctin is the only district in Loudoun that remains primarily rural. To effectively defend the interests of our small towns and rural areas on the nine-member County Board of Supervisors, we must stand united on the local issues we all care about.

“We need a strong voice on the Board, and not just empty rhetoric. I will do all I can to make sure the eastern supervisors understand and support the issues that are important to western Loudoun.”

Ellis is concerned by the rapid growth of the County’s budget and its increasing dependence on data center revenues to cover regular operating expenses. He says, “I will work hard to rein in County spending and debt.”

Depending on the availability of Federal, state and county funds, he supports initiatives to improve the walkability of our towns and villages, create more parks and trails for safe hiking, bicycling, and other outdoor recreation, and preserve Loudoun’s rich historic legacy.

He is dedicated to helping Loudoun farmers supply high-quality foods and beverages to local and
regional markets and to promoting Loudoun’s vibrant, world-class wineries, breweries, and other small businesses.

Ellis received a BA from Carleton College and a Masters in Foreign Service from Georgetown University. He and his wife Anne live near Hillsboro. They have two adult daughters and a smart, feisty granddaughter. “One of my big challenges these days is trying to keep the bears from eating Anne’s chickens,” says Ellis. He and his family enjoy hiking, biking, canoeing, birdwatching, stream monitoring and other outdoor activities in the Catoctin District.

Details of Ellis’ platform are available on his campaign website: JohnEllis4Catoctin.com.