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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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Closing Data Center Loopholes
At Front Royal’s June 22, 2026 data center hearing, I urged Council to close ordinance loopholes, define data centers broadly, and make any Special Use Permit a true hard gate rather than a rubber stamp. Read More
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Historic District Parking Clarity
At Front Royal’s June 22, 2026 hearing, I asked Council to clarify whether Historic District parking exemptions protected rear-yard access, outdoor activity, and loading needs so downtown tourism uses would not be burdened by unclear rules. 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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Royal Visit Civic Discussion
I spoke before the Warren County Board of Supervisors to propose some form of annual recognition tied to the Royal Visit, as community discussions continue growing around tourism, heritage, local identity, & what lasting opportunities could emerge from the historic event. Read More
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Artsii Ribbon-Cutting
I attended Business After Hours at Artsii in Front Royal while the town buzzed over the upcoming visit from the King & Queen of England. Between networking, ribbon-cutting, royal jokes, & parking chaos, the evening captured a lively snapshot of community life. Read More
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Zoning, Walls, Energy, and Blight
I came to speak about a single blight issue, but the meeting unfolded into multiple conversations that directly affected me. From zoning to energy policy, one evening revealed how interconnected local decisions are—and how one concern leads to another. Read More
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A Beautiful Wall Moment
A short exchange about retaining wall height turned into an unexpected public comment moment. A familiar phrase surfaced, and I offered a different perspective—what if walls didn’t just divide space, but reflected community through art and murals? Read More