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The Audit That Never Arrives, and the Meeting That Wasn’t
Royal Examiner: In this opinion piece, I detail repeated FOIA and public-notice failures by the Warren County Finance/Audit Committee, citing missing records, canceled meetings, and procedural inconsistencies—arguing that centralized oversight and modernized record-keeping are essential to restore transparency and public trust. Read More
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Routine Agenda Approvals Before Things Get Volatile During Non-Agenda Public Comments on Library and Park parking
Royal Examiner: I’m noted as the only public speaker during the meeting’s formal hearings, addressing the VDOT six-year road plan with a light-hearted comment about its presentation—illustrating consistent civic participation even during routine county business before tensions rose later in public comments. Read More
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Supervisors Tackle Tax and Revenue Issues, Approve Comp Plan Update Option 1, Before Being Ripped Over Library
Royal Examiner: I’m mentioned during public comments addressing concerns about administrative treatment of county fire departments. When a related consent agenda item was removed, I thanked the board, noting it made me feel heard—highlighting active civic participation during a contentious meeting. Read More
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Warren County supervisors approve more tourist rentals
Northern Virginia Daily: I’m quoted during public hearings questioning additional short-term rental permits, urging scrutiny of prior compliance, neighbor impacts, and enforcement history. I emphasized the importance of protecting long-term housing and community stability over continued expansion of tourist rentals. Read More
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The Power of Clubs in Community Life
Royal Examiner: In this letter to the editor, I reflect on how civic clubs strengthen communities, drawing from personal experience and the documentary Join or Die. I encourage residents to join local organizations as a meaningful way to connect, contribute, and belong. Read More
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Concerns Raised Over Warren County Broadband Pricing
Royal Examiner: In this letter to the editor, I critique Warren County’s proposed VATI broadband pricing, arguing that high costs, poor value at lower tiers, and installation fees undermine the project’s public mission and place rural residents at a disadvantage. Read More
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Front Royal Council Backs Keeping Historic Building Intact
Daily News-Record: I was nominated to serve on Front Royal’s Board of Zoning Appeals to fill an unexpired term, formally extending my civic role into zoning and land-use oversight. My nomination appeared among council actions taken during a meeting focused on historic preservation and development matters. Read More
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DeDomenico-Payne named to fill Mayor Cockrell’s council seat pending Nov. Special Election, other appointed vacancies also filled
Royal Examiner: I’m mentioned as being appointed to the Front Royal Board of Zoning Appeals during a Town Council meeting that also filled several vacancies following the mayoral transition, marking my formal entry into zoning and land-use oversight for the town. Read More
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Front Royal council backs keeping historic building intact
Northern Virginia Daily: I’m referenced during a Front Royal Town Council meeting in which members upheld protections for a historic downtown building and addressed zoning matters. The council also nominated me to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals, expanding my civic role in land-use decisions. Read More
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Board of Architectural Review denies partial demolition application for Murphy Theater building
Royal Examiner: I am listed as an area resident who spoke during a Board of Architectural Review public hearing where a proposed partial demolition of the Murphy Theater was denied, alongside business owners and neighbors calling for preservation and clearer redevelopment plans. Read More