Report: Staggered Terms Full of Pitfalls
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With respect to employing staggered four-year terms for Loudoun’s Board of Supervisors, the minuses may outweigh the pluses, according to a new report.
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Sterling's Dick Black Pondering Run at Office
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Dick Black, a socially conservative Republican who once famously sent Virginia lawmakers plastic fetuses in a protest over abortion, is exploring the possibility of making another run at office.
McLean Resident Last Democrat Standing in 10th District Race
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The suspense has been lifted from the 10th Congressional District’s primary season, as both major political parties already have their man.
Miller to Delgaudio: ‘Keep It Up and You’ll Regret It’
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Supervisor Stevens Miller (D-Dulles) angrily threatened fellow Board of Supervisors member Eugene Delgaudio (R-Sterling) with unspecified action after Delgaudio mentioned Miller’s family during a meeting Tuesday.
Local Voices Condemn Recognition of Confederate History Month
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell (R) will be receiving a strong worded letter signed by 125 members of Loudoun’s African American community in opposition to his April 6 proclamation recognizing Confederate History Month.
Mark Sell Wins Loudoun GOP Chair
Veteran Republican loyalist Mark Sell was voted in as Chairman of the Loudoun County Republican Committee (LCRC) at a party canvas March 6.
Democrat Wins Vacant Delegate Seat in Fairfax
For the second time in 2010, a special election in Fairfax has resulted in a Democratic victory.
Miller Attacks Marshall for Abortion Comments
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A Loudoun supervisor sent out a sharply worded statement this week, condemning comments made by Del. Robert Marshall (R-southeastern Loudoun) where the lawmaker said the birth of disabled babies was punishment for having abortions.
Architect Named to Planning Commission
Architect Valdis G. Ronis has been appointed to represent the Potomac district on the Loudoun County Planning Commission. Former planning commissioner Chris Broderick submitted his resignation to supervisor Andrea McGimsey (D-Potomac), effective Feb. 1, 2010.
The Dartboard: Bull's Eye for Jan. 20
State Senator Mark Herring questions McDonnell's transportation plan. Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli puts helping others above his own inauguration. Governor Bob McDonnell to respond to the President's state of the union.
McDonnell Reflects on Virginia History at Inauguration
Robert McDonnell was sworn in as the 71st Governor of Virginia on Saturday, Jan. 16. The text of his inauguration comments is below.
Loudoun Delegates Receive Committee Assignments
Virginia House of Delegates Speaker William Howell (R-Stafford) announced Jan. 13 standing committee assignments for the 2010 General Assembly. Each committee, with the exception of Rules, has 22 members with 14 Republicans and 8 Democrats, representative of the 61-38 Republican majority.
The Dartboard: Bull's Eye for Jan. 13
Notes on the special election, coffee with Kelly, and birthday wishes for Delgaudio.
Planning Commission Changes
Whole the review of road plans, setback and construction impact may sound a bit dull. The Loudoun County Planning Commission is where many of the large projects are first introduced to the public. For 2010, there will be 2 vacancies with the resignations of Shandra Chaloux (Dulles) and Chris Brodrick (Potomac).
New Leadership for Loudoun Dems
The Loudoun County Democratic Committee (LCDC) met on Saturday, Jan. 9, to structure itself and organize for the next two years. This biannual reorganization meeting established the LCDC’s leadership team for 2010-2011.
State Senator Mark Herring to Hold Town Hall Meetings in January
Virginia State Senator Mark Herring (D-33rd) to hold four town hall meetings in Loudoun County in January 2010.
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