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Lewis Moten > Government Transparency

  • Flock Privacy, E. Wilson Access, and School Capacity in Warren County
    October 6, 2026
    Flock Privacy, E. Wilson Access, and School Capacity in Warren County

    I used three minutes of public comment to raise questions about Flock privacy and retention, teacher access at E. Wilson Morrison, downtown parking, and whether Warren County should take another look at school capacity after the emergency closure. Read More

  • Following the Money on Warren County Airport Projects
    September 15, 2026
    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

  • Progress on County Policy, and Two Details Worth Clarifying
    September 15, 2026
    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

  • Stop It: A Public Comment on Censorship and Accountability in Warren County
    September 1, 2026
    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

  • A Common-Sense Fix for County Social Media
    July 12, 2026
    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

  • Overflow Hearings Need Audio
    June 23, 2026
    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

  • Making FOIA More Public
    June 22, 2026
    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

  • Budget Transfers Need Sunlight
    June 2, 2026
    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

  • Ten Minutes of Elections
    May 21, 2026
    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

  • When Packets Tell Two Stories
    May 19, 2026
    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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