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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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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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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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The “She” Reference, the Budget Clip, and the FOIA Confusion
A FOIA timeline note mentioning my name appears to have caused confusion about a “she” reference in Warren County’s budget discussion. The record shows it came from my website, not from an effort to identify a whistleblower. Read More
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A Completely Neutral Response From Someone Who Was Not Invited to Dance
Royal Examiner: A playful letter about Dueling Disco sparked a public back-and-forth with Sue Laurence, turning dry humor, NASA jokes, pastoral plus-one confusion, and disco compliance into extra attention for Hike Kidz Foundation and Cars Changing Lives. Read More
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First Baptist Church Celebrates 151 Years of Historic Bell
Royal Examiner: First Baptist Church of Front Royal marked the 151st anniversary of its historic 1875 bell, celebrating its restored voice, its journey from Crescent Street, and a renewed tradition of children ringing it before and after worship. Read More
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County Supervisors Confronted by Multiple Departmental Budget Requests Among Other Topics as FY-27 Approaches
Royal Examiner: This article documents my June 2 public comment urging clearer oversight of county budget transfers and connects to ongoing concerns about tax relief rules affecting elderly and disabled residents whose benefits complicate local eligibility. Read More
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Crown & Commonwealth Conversations
What began as a petition inspired by the Royal Visit of King Charles III & Queen Camilla has evolved into a broader community conversation about tourism, heritage, identity, & the future of Front Royal & Warren County through recurring events, partnerships, & public engagement. 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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After a Majority of Speakers Favor a Rooster Enabling Zoning Text Amendment Supervisors Table Proposal for Additional Work
Royal Examiner: This article covers a Warren County public hearing on a proposed rooster zoning amendment, where supervisors tabled the measure after mixed testimony. I participated by supporting progress toward a compromise while emphasizing the need for clear, enforceable noise standards before adoption. Read More