Category: Resources for Public Service

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

FOIA

About the Virginia Freedom of Information Act The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), located at § 2.2-3700 et seq. of the Code of Virginia, guarantees citizens of the Commonwealth and representatives of the media access to public records held by public bodies, public officials, and public employees. Learn more at Loudoun.gov: https://www.loudoun.gov/3860/About-the-Virginia-Freedom-of-Informatio

Mayoral Reminiscing

From The Loudoun-Times Mirror: https://www.loudountimes.com/news/retiring-mayors-reflect-as-three-loudoun-towns-prepare-to-elect-new-leaders/article_1c4f7138-fd63-11ec-9d68-df715cb21834.html Note: COLT refers to The Coalition of Loudoun Towns (COLT). Purcellville Mayor Kwasi Fraser says the current team of mayors activated COLT into a “force to be reckoned with.” “With unity of purpose, we tackled encroachment on the Rural Policy Area; we ensured that Western Loudoun’s residents’ vision for their… Continue reading Mayoral Reminiscing