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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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Overflow Hearings Need Audio
I raised concerns after an overflow crowd could not hear a Town public hearing held in the county meeting space, urging better hallway audio, speakers, screens, signage, and planning so residents can follow proceedings and speak when called. Read More
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Making FOIA More Public
At Front Royal’s June 22, 2026 meeting, I urged Council to make FOIA requests more public and searchable, helping residents find records already released while reducing duplicate requests and unnecessary staff work. Read More
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Budget Transfers Need Sunlight
I urged the Board to strengthen budget transfer guidelines so the public can see where money comes from, where it goes, why large transfers happen, and how delayed approvals, audit backlogs, and journal variances are being handled. Read More
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Ten Minutes of Elections
Curiosity led me to my first Warren County Electoral Board meeting, where a ten-minute procedural gathering revealed how quietly election administration operates behind the scenes, from Sunday voting legislation, staffing decisions, and the overlooked machinery that keeps local democracy functioning. Read More
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When Packets Tell Two Stories
STR CUP: 530 Wilderness Rd. I raised a process concern after discovering that the property management plan appeared to be missing or duplicated from another application, questioning whether the Planning Commission reviewed the correct materials before making its recommendation. Read More
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Verify Before Spending
Inside the FY27 budget hearings, questions emerge about reserves, audits, and rising costs. As calls for forensic audits grow, concerns center on spending without a verified baseline—highlighting the tension between urgency, transparency, and financial certainty. Read More
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Accountability Before Adjustment
Royal Examiner: Letter supports a 10-cent tax increase amid audit uncertainty, then documents rapid follow-up exchanges, evolving proposals, and questions around reserve use, financial transparency, and process—highlighting the importance of verified data, consistent information, and structured decision-making before final budget actions. Read More
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Modern Systems, Real Transparency
During the February 17, 2026 public comment period, I expressed appreciation for Warren County’s modernization efforts, including digital agenda packets via CivicClerk and searchable FOIA requests through NextRequest—systems that strengthen transparency, reduce duplication, and improve public access to information. Read More