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Cheryl Cullers: Legal Policy
A county supervisor requested permission to present my written perspective on the Legal Services Transparency and Review Policy during the January 8 supervisors meeting, acknowledging the value of the input and signaling that my comments would be incorporated into the public agenda discussion. Read More
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Royal Examiner: Why Is the Board Reconsidering Legal Services Transparency and Review?
An article by Supervisor Jamieson defends a transparency policy requiring public legislative legal analysis, while a process-focused response argues that stalled ordinances reflect information-handling failures rather than missing rules, and warns that poorly designed procedural layers can introduce risk, distort behavior, and weaken governance. Read More
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Royal Examiner: Transparency Can’t Be the First Casualty of a New Term
A Royal Examiner article warns that a new transparency policy may be undermined by closed sessions, while a process-focused response argues that true accountability depends on how records, exemptions, and workflows are designed and maintained, not simply whether meetings are public or private. Read More
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Richard Jamieson: Perspective on the Legal Services Transparency and Review Policy
A public reply from a county supervisor reframing a private policy discussion into a transparency debate, copying other supervisors, staff, and local press. The message defends the Legal Services Transparency policy, cites FOIA law, and positions legislative legal analysis as part of the public deliberative process. Read More
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Royal Examiner: When the Law Is Made in the Dark, Democracy Suffers
A Royal Examiner article advocates for public access to legislative legal analysis under FOIA, while my response emphasizes that transparency alone is not enough. The design of record-keeping and disclosure systems matters because poorly structured processes can introduce legal, operational, and governance risks. Read More
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Richard Jamieson: Perspective on the Legal Services Transparency and Review Policy
A brief reply from the WCFAC chair acknowledging the substance of my policy concerns, indicating a forthcoming detailed response to the full board, and referencing Virginia FOIA statutes and advisory opinions as relevant legal context for the discussion. Read More
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Lewis Moten: Materials for Our Data Review Discussion
A reply to the WCFAC chair explaining my custom data-analysis workflow, limits of automation without stable county data access, and rationale for separating policy concerns into a broader supervisory discussion, while keeping this exchange focused on tools, methods, and transparent financial analysis. Read More
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Lewis Moten: Perspective on the Legal Services Transparency and Review Policy
An email to the full Board of Supervisors outlining concerns with the Legal Services Transparency and Review Policy, arguing it creates legal, financial, and operational risks. Emphasized balancing transparency with attorney–client privilege, risk management, and effective governance. Read More
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Richard Jamieson: Materials for Our Data Review Discussion
A follow-up email from the chair of the Warren County Finance Audit Committee responding to my data analysis work. It acknowledges the tools I built, asks about automation, repeatability, and analytical methods, and reflects continued dialogue on audit practices and transparency following a public meeting. Read More
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Sons of the American Revolution: Bronze 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution Medal
Awarded by the Sons of the American Revolution for active participation in the 250th Anniversary commemoration program. Earned through consistent attendance at historical lectures, Color Guard service, and public outreach, demonstrating a commitment to preserving and promoting Revolutionary War history. Read More