Letters to the editor

Now Hiring: Work In Loudoun this summer and beyond

June 3, 2021

Looking for a summer job? Thousands of high-paying seasonal jobs and long-term employment opportunities are currently open with Loudoun businesses, just as COVID-19 mitigation measures have been lifted across the Commonwealth. Search the largest collection of publicly listed positions at Biz.Loudoun.gov/LoudounJobs. Loudoun Economic Development offers a suite of services through its Work In Loudoun initiative that…

Middleburg opposes 185-ft tall cell tower

May 27, 2021

Loudoun County School Board: Brenda Sheridan, Chair; Atoosa Reaser, Vice-Chair; Denise Corbo, At-Large Member; Harris Mahedavi, Ashburn District; Ian Serotkin, Blue Ridge District; Leslee King, Broad Run District; John Beatty, Catoctin District; Jeff Morse, Dulles District; Beth Barts, Leesburg District: Dear Madam Chair and Members of the Loudoun County School Board, I am writing on…

We need a distributed energy system

May 20, 2021

Dear Editor: The May 7 ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline reveals challenges not only to the U.S. cyber defenses, but also to the vulnerability of our energy system. A centralized system for delivering fossil fuels, generating electricity, and for distributing electricity is not secure. This ransomware attack reveals just one of many potential weaknesses. A distributed energy…

St. Louis is under threat

May 13, 2021

Dear Editor: The village of St Louis is under threat. We need help from the Board of Supervisors. The subdivisions that are in the plan would increase the housing numbers in the community by 30 percent, and the current zoning could double the houses in the community.  We would suffer from many negative impacts. If…

Chapman endorses Glenn Youngkin

May 5, 2021

Dear Editor: Virginia is at a crossroads when it comes to the safety of our citizens, the education of our children, and our economic recovery. Glenn Youngkin has the leadership qualities, conservative values, and policy skills to succeed at all three as Governor. Most importantly, Glenn Youngkin understands the importance of protecting our most vulnerable…

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