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Data Centers Are Necessary. That Doesn’t Mean Warren County Needs One
Royal Examiner: Data centers are necessary, but I argue that Warren County shouldn’t host one because of the financial, infrastructure, and energy risks tied to rapidly changing technology and long-term community burdens. Read More
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Following the Money on Warren County Airport Projects
A compilation of April, May, and September 2026 Warren County meetings traces my questions about airport hangars, grants, and local spending. I also explain why I welcomed runway funding while asking what remained in its budget. Read More
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Supporting Skydive Front Royal at the Warren County Airport
At the September 15, 2026 Warren County Board of Supervisors meeting, I spoke in support of leasing airport space to Skydive Front Royal. Here’s why I believe the business brings visitors and attention to our community. Read More
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Progress on County Policy, and Two Details Worth Clarifying
At the September 15 Warren County Board of Supervisors meeting, I welcomed progress on social media and economic development policies while asking for clearer records of deleted comments and a precise timeframe for a 200,000-gallon water request. Read More
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Twenty-Five Years After the Towers Fell
Royal Examiner: After 25 years, I share my experience of 9/11. I also share its short- and long-term effects on the country, ranging from policies and increased security, while noting some of the protections and freedoms we had lost. Read More
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Stop It: A Public Comment on Censorship and Accountability in Warren County
Criticized deleted comments on social media, emphasized the need for an official policy, and called for accountability among Warren County board of supervisors facing legal issues, concluding with a firm plea: “Stop it.” Read More
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A Common-Sense Fix for County Social Media
Royal Examiner: I urged Warren County to review county-affiliated social media accounts, restore improperly hidden comments, adopt a formal moderation policy, document deleted or restricted content, and train account managers on First Amendment and public-records responsibilities. Read More
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Protect Warren County Before Expanding Industrial Uses
I urged the Warren County Planning Commission to reject the proposed data center zoning amendment and instead strengthen countywide industrial standards addressing noise, generators, mechanical equipment, monitoring, citizen complaints, and meaningful enforcement for all future industrial development. Read More
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A Promise To Jean
After Jean passed, a phone call to Dad became the moment grief, family, and responsibility met. As loved ones began making calls and arrangements, the burden shifted toward caring for Dad through the first hard hours. Read More
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Prayers, Rain, And Family
A reflective family update about Jean’s hospice journey, a rare reunion with Dad and all the siblings, quiet moments of prayer and memory, and the love, laughter, grief, and gratitude found in taking one day at a time. Read More