Category: Local Government

Hamilton Council Appoints Shumaker to Vacant Seat

The Hamilton Town Council on Monday voted to appoint Chris Shumaker to fill the council seat vacated by Elizabeth Gaucher last month. Shumaker said he moved to Hamilton with his family two years ago after living in New York City and Los Angeles. He said since he grew up in a small town in Michigan,… Continue reading Hamilton Council Appoints Shumaker to Vacant Seat

Gaucher Resigns from Council

Council Member Elizabeth Gaucher has resigned from her seat on the Town Council effective June 13. “I brought my whole heart and mind to serving the town, and it has been a tremendous privilege to work with you and the rest of our team to overcome challenges, plan, strategize, dream, and encourage this town we… Continue reading Gaucher Resigns from Council

Hamilton Council Sets Real Property Tax Rate

The Hamilton Town Council on Monday voted unanimously to set the town’s real property tax rate at 27 cents per $100 of assessed value for fiscal year 2024, a one-cent increase.  The ordinance also includes relief for the elderly and disabled listing their rate at one cent per $100 of assessed value.  The tax rate… Continue reading Hamilton Council Sets Real Property Tax Rate

Beardsley appointed to open Hamilton Town Council seat

A nice profile of new Town Council member Heather Beardsley in the Loudoun Times Mirror: https://www.loudountimes.com/news/beardsley-appointed-to-open-hamilton-town-council-seat/article_b6e44aa0-9360-11ed-9fe5-d34a07b86e25.html?fbclid=IwAR3V7dO8fI-UYDTISvpoYsp-Eb0XJNQxMDiRZ7RW40pJpb8ZhOd1Ohi8yuk The article says council voted in a closed session. We discussed in closed session and voted in the open.

Town Council Vacancy

TOWN COUNCIL VACANCY The Town of Hamilton has a vacancy on the Town Council.   All interested qualified Town residents are encouraged to submit a letter of interest or a resume to the Town Office, 130 E. Colonial Highway, PO Box 130, Hamilton, VA 20159, or e-mail to hamiltonva@hamiltonva.gov by the close of business, January 4, 2023. … Continue reading Town Council Vacancy

Rebecca Jones for Town Council

Biographical Information Age 53 Education: BBA, College of William & Mary; MBA, University of Georgia Experience: Town of Hamilton Vice Mayor, Hamilton Town Council What do you believe to be the top priority in your town, and what is your plan to address it? I have served on the Hamilton Town Council for 6 years and… Continue reading Rebecca Jones for Town Council

Understanding The Dillon Rule

2013 Mayors Institute Arlington, VA Art Mead, Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, UVA The Dillon Rule can be a revelation to those who are relatively new to local government. Most members of the general public have NO knowledge of it or lack a grasp of how it limits the powers of local government. Indeed,… Continue reading Understanding The Dillon Rule