September 25, 2026

In this Issue

Upcoming Community Events


Recap of the GW Campus Community Town Hall


Visit to the Loudoun Child Advocacy Center in Leesburg


Loudoun Celebrates Completion of Crisis Receiving & Stablization Center in Leesburg


Loudoun to Host Training Session for Nonprofits on Human Services Grant Program - October 8


Loudoun Launches Street Lighting Program; Hosts Public Information Sessions in October


Verdict Reached in Riptide Square Fire; County to Remove Structure in Coming Weeks


Upcoming Board of Supervisors Meetings


Land Use Applications

Upcoming

Board of Supervisors Meeting Dates


Business Meeting

10/06/2026 at 4 PM


FGOEDC

10/13/2026 at 6 PM


Public Hearing

10/14/2026 at 6 PM


Business Meeting

10/20/2026 at 4 PM


See the BOS Calendar for the full list of upcoming meetings.


Want to speak?

Visit the county web page for information.

Dear Neighbor, 


Fall is in the air and my office hasn’t missed a beat to kick off the season with strong action to promote oversight and transparency on the data center industry on behalf of the residents of Loudoun County.


At the Sep. 1 Business Meeting, Little River Supervisor Laura TeKrony and I brought forward a Board Member Initiative seeking to end the 2025 data center grandfathering exceptions that allow certain pending administrative data center applications to continue through the prior by-right approval process, avoiding a public process, which is now generally required for new data center proposals. The Board unanimously voted to advance this initiative which will be further considered at our next Business Meeting on October 6.


This week, many residents across Loudoun may have received text messages about our recent data center initiatives. I want to clarify a few points. Initiating a pause on certain legislative data center applications or requiring "grandfathered" proposals to instead undergo a more rigorous public review process would not cause Loudoun's data center tax revenue to suddenly disappear.


The County currently receives more than $1 billion annually in data center tax revenue and forecasts substantial revenue for years to come. While the rapid growth rate of this revenue is expected to eventually plateau, that does not mean the existing revenue base would sharply decline. I strongly believe that the County would continue to receive substantial revenue from the industry even if no additional data centers were built.


Building on the momentum, at the Sept. 15 Board Business Meeting, staff returned with a response to my July motion to pause on all data center and substation applications subject to the legislative approval process. The Board directed staff to prepare a formal resolution for the October 20 Business Meeting that would memorialize the pause and implement it retroactive to Sept. 15 and lasting through the completion of the Data Center Standards and Locations planning process, expected in Summer 2027.


Just this week, Amazon submitted a second, revised site plan application, which has passed an initial checklist of requirements to be accepted for staff review. Last night, I held a Community Town Hall at the GW Campus on what we know of the land use and zoning. I remain strongly opposed to this proposal, and my office will continue to monitor it as the process moves forward and commit to keeping the community informed. Read more about it below.


Beyond taking on data centers through land use and zoning, I am working closely with Supervisor Tekrony on several initiatives to plan for and mitigate the environmental impacts of data centers. We met with Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Director Michael Rolband this month to strategize on how we can build on and expand the number of fixed air quality monitors within the Data Center Air Monitoring Project. DEQ also recently found Microsoft in violation of state code for exceeding emissions and violating air quality regulations by operating of “back up” generators for seven days. A Consent Order requires Microsoft Corporation to pay a $2.5 million fine and provide 45 monitoring sensors to the state. We are working with DEQ to identify more sites in Loudoun for additional permanent air quality monitors. 


Aside from tackling data centers, I want to update the community on the status of various, more issues of note in the district: 

  • Askegrens Property – I understand that there has been discussion in the community surrounding an apparent contract on this property. My understanding is that it may be a “contingent sale,” meaning that the sale does not actually occur until a rezoning of the property is accomplished. I do not support rezoning that property for more dense housing or any other use other than what the A-3 zoning allows by-right, least of all a data center. The county’s offer to Mr. Askegrens to purchase that property for $5.7 million, well over the assessed value, has no expiration date and I'm still hopeful that the offer will be accepted.
  • Broad Run Farms Waterline Extension Project – Loudoun Water held a public meeting on September 2 to share with residents what to expect as construction begins and as they choose to connect to Loudoun Water’s public water system. More information including the latest updates on this project can be found here.
  • Riptide Square – The Lowes Island home on Riptide Square in October 2025 that was damaged and has been sitting in disrepair for nearly a year, is moving forward toward demolition thanks to the County’s findings that it provides a risk to public health and safety. The County gave the entities controlling the property more than enough time to conduct the demolition and cleanup on their own, and unfortunately that did not happen. As such, the County has hired a contractor who will complete the work to remove the remaining structure and debris before the anniversary of the fire on October 24.
  • Thomas Avenue Bridge Replacement Project – I joined the Richland Acres community and VDOT for a community meeting this month on the plans for a replacement of the Thomas Avenue Bridge, which has been closed since 2024. Get project info here.


Finally, I want to close with what YOU can do to make a difference: 


Sincerely,

- Juli

Upcoming Community Events

PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

FALL HARVEST 5K - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 AT 9AM - CLAUDE MOORE PARK



Lace up your shoes and hit the trails this Fall for an unforgettable race experience with PRCS at Claude Moore Park. As the crisp air and vibrant colors of fall surround you, embark on a journey through scenic forest paths and leaf covered trails. Whether you’re a seasoned trail runner or new to the sport, this race offers something for runners and walkers. This is the fourth race in the Run Your PRCS Parks timed series.


You can find more information and registration here.

DOUGLASS LEGACY DAY - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 FROM 10AM - 3PM - DOUGLASS COMMUNITY CENTER



Join PRCS and the community for the third annual Douglass Legacy Day!



This free community event celebrates the history and legacy of Douglass High School, Loudoun County’s first and only Black high school from 1941–1968. The event will take place indoors and outdoors at the Historic Douglass High School Education & Development Campus in Leesburg. The day will feature activities, live music and entertainment, educational experiences, food trucks, vendors, and more, with something for all ages.


Stay tuned for additional details on activities, entertainment, vendors, and more at the website here.

PUEBLO UNIDO DAY - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 FROM 10AM - 3PM - STERLING COMMUNITY CENTER



Pueblo Unido Day is an annual festival celebrating Hispanic and Latino culture, held at the Sterling Community Center in Sterling, Virginia. The event features food trucks with traditional cuisine, music, dance performances, a petting zoo, and other family-friendly activities.


Check out the website here for updates and more information!

YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT DAY - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 - DOUGLASS COMMUNITY CENTER & LOUDOUN GOVERNMENT CENTER



Loudoun County’s Teen Services will host its annual Youth in Government Day on October 20, providing high school juniors and seniors with an opportunity to gain firsthand insight into local government and public service.


The event will include a panel discussion with staff representing multiple Loudoun County departments, provide participants the chance to explore career opportunities in local government, and speak with their voting district representatives, both supervisor as well as aids, over lunch. Participants will attend a live Board of Supervisors meeting with a chance to sit on dais with selected board members.


Further information and the application are available here. Due to interest, the application period has been extended and are now due by Tues. October 13th at 8:30PM.

For more information on other events, classes, and learning opportunities being held by PRCS, please take a look at their latest newsletter here. You can also check out the PRCS Activity Guide here or the event calendar here.

CASCADES LIBRARY

FRIENDS OF THE CASCADES LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE - SEPTEMBER 25-27 - CASCADES LIBRARY



The Cascades Library Fall Book Sale is finally here! Support your local branch and your bookshelf by shopping pre-loved books for all ages. The sale is happening:

  • Friday, September 25 from 9:30AM - 5PM,
  • Saturday, September 26 from 9:30AM - 5PM
  • Sunday, September 27 from 9:30AM - 2PM ($10 bag sale)


Thank you to the Friends of the Cascades Library and volunteers for organizing and managing this event! Find more information about the book sales here.

EAT LOCAL, REAL LOCAL - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 FROM 11AM - 2PM - CASCADES LIBRARY



The tenth annual Eat Local Read Local is just around the corner. To celebrate, they're hosting over 70 local authors selling their latest titles, including 30 books published this year!


Swing by Cascades Library on Saturday, Oct. 17, to meet the authors, buy books, and grab a bite to eat from Cupcake Mafia, Two Smooth Guys, and King of Pop.


Visit the link here to learn more.

Cascades Library hosts a variety of activities like Art on Exhibit, Take and Make, Teen Cuisine, Adult Book Club, Storytime, the Teen Center, Pre-K Learning Activities and more! Just a reminder that September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and you can sign-up for free in minutes. Your library card gives you access to a variety of online resources like Hoopla, Libby, and Fregal, and more. Sign-up today!


Click here to see the full Cascades Library event calendar for next month.

CASCADES FARMERS MARKET

LVHMC CASCADES FARMERS MARKET - EVERY SUNDAY 9AM - 12PM - CASCADES SENIOR CENTER (21060 WHITFIELD PL. IN STERLING)



Cascades Market is back on Sundays from 9AM - 12PM at the Cascades Senior Center parking lot! Make sure to check it out!


Cascades Farmers Market's mission is to promote local, sustainable and organic agriculture, increase economic opportunities for farmers and small food businesses, to offer experiential learning about and access to healthy local foods, and to build a vibrant gathering place for residents and visitors.


Click here to learn more about the Cascades Farmers Market

CASCADES SENIOR CENTER

The Loudoun County Senior Center at Cascades provides an active gathering spot for the thriving, diverse community of adults 55 and older. It offers a variety of classes, groups and programs that provide learning, growth and social opportunities.


Find more details on their upcoming activities and read their latest newsletter here.


Contact the Cascades Senior Center at CascadesSC@loudoun.gov or call 571-258-3280 
to learn more and sign-up for their events.

LOUDOUN AREA AGENCY ON AGING

LOUDOUN AAA RESOURCE FAIR - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 FROM 11AM - 1PM - THE LODGE AT HANSON PARK



Join the Loudoun Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for a one-stop resource fair connecting older adults and caregivers in Loudoun County with essential services and support.

Lunch provided. Registration required and you can do so here.

LOUDOUN COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE CELEBRATES FIRE PREVENTION MONTH WITH OPEN HOUSES IN OCTOBER



The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to celebrate October as Fire Prevention Month. The 2026 campaign theme “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower” serves to teach community members how common lithium-ion batteries are and the importance of using these batteries correctly to prevent fires.

 

As they kick off Fire Prevention Month, many of the volunteer fire and rescue companies will host in-person open house and community outreach events. You can find a few of the open house information below. LC-CFRS will also be sharing virtual fire prevention information on their social media channels with a special focus on lithium-ion battery safety.

 

Sterling Volunteer Fire Company Open House

Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10AM - 4PM. - 104 Commerce St, Sterling, VA 20164

Info: www.sterlingfire.org -Join them for their annual Open House to learn about fire prevention! Events to include:

 

  • Visit us after the parade (start time 10AM)
  • Touch a Truck display – Fire trucks, ambulances and more
  • Tour the station and meet your local Firefighters, EMT’s and Paramedics
  • Learn how you can be part of the Sterling Fire Family!


Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Open House

Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 12PM - 4PM – 43765 Ashburn Volunteer Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147

Info: ashburnfirerescue.org/news-events/open-house/ - Join for AVFRD's Open House. Events to include:

 

  • Station tours, apparatus displays and equipment demonstrations
  • Fire safety education for all ages
  • Meet AVFRD personnel and learn how to become a volunteer!

 

* Parking located at Cedar Lane Elementary (43700 Tolamac Dr, Ashburn). Shuttle service provided to and from station 6.


Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company Open House

Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10AM - 2PM - 61 Plaza St NE, Leesburg, VA 20176

Info: www.leesburgfire.org. Join them at Station 20 to kick off October as Fire Prevention Month. Events to include:

 

  • Touch-a-truck display with Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company
  • Get a tour of the Firehouse and ride the Ladder Truck
  • Learn how to become a Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company member
  • Play fun games, see safety demos and more!


* NO PARKING at the fire station or the Leesburg Police Station. Parking is in the shopping center behind the station.

 

Child Safety Day

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 1PM - 5PM at the Villages of Leesburg (1602 Village Market, Leesburg, VA)

Info: https://www.villageatleesburg.com/

 

  • Meet your local sheriff deputies, firefighters, EMT’s and Paramedics
  • Get important child safety information from community partners

VIRGINIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION UPCOMING PROGRAMS IN OCTOBER



The Virginia Cooperative Extension has many events coming up in October. Check out their list below and click the corresponding links to learn more!


Building Wealth Through Saving and Investing - Tues. October 6th, 7PM - 8PM, Virtual

A guest lecture by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Extension Services will be bringing in a guest speaker to present a three-step roadmap for building wealth and using tax-advantaged accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs as the foundation of an investing portfolio. Join the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Investor Education and Assistance to learn how compounding interest can grow investments and how diversification can reduce risk. The webinar will also cover alternative investments, frequent trading, sports betting, and their financial impacts. Finally, learn how to protect yourself from scams, including rising relationship investment scams that can cause devastating losses.

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Super Savers - Thurs. October 8th, 4PM - 5PM, Gum Spring Library

Learn about the importance and purpose of saving money, and decorate your own piggy bank with Loudoun’s Financial Literacy Educator.

 

Target Audience

Children in grades K-2 (ages 5-7)


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Acorn & Black Walnut Collection - Now through Thurs. October 8th, VCE Loudoun

Support the Virginia Department of Forestry in planting more trees by donating acorns and black walnuts.

Acorns: Must be in meshed bags, double brown bags, or anything breathable. One species per bag Label with the species or have a leaf/twig in the bag for identification.

Black Walnuts: Hull or no hull accepted.


Collection Guide

https://www.dof.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/FT0011-Acorn-and-Nut-Collection-Guide.pdf

Please include the date and location of the samples donated.


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Nutrition for Older Adults - Throughout October

Join the Loudoun County Nutrition Team to learn about sugar and sugar substitutes this month. Attendees will get to enjoy a sugar-free recipe.

 

  • Wed. October 7, 10AM - 11AM, Ashburn Senior Center
  • Thurs. October 8, 12:45PM - 1:45PM, Dulles South Senior Center
  • Thurs. October 15, 12:45PM - 1:45PM, Leesburg Senior Center
  • Thurs. October 22, 10AM - 11AM, Cascades Senior Center

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Managing Debt & Credit Scores - Thurs. October 15th, 6PM - 7PM, Claude Moore Recreation Center

Join Loudoun’s Financial Literacy Educator for this series of classes designed to equip participants with the education and skills to build healthy financial habits. In this class, participants will explore the relationship between debt and credit scores while learning proven strategies to help manage and reduce debt. 

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Aging in Place - Saturday, October 17th, 8:30AM - 11:30AM, Ashburn Senior Center

Join Loudoun County Nutrition & Finance Educators for this free workshop to learn the essentials of building a successful plan to age in place. This workshop will cover housing, health & wellness, transportation, personal finance, and connection & growth. Remember, you are never too young or old to consider aging in place!

 

Target Audience

Adults 55+


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Applications Open for 2027 Extension Master Gardener Training Class

How would you like to make a difference in your community--and our world--through stewardship of the Earth? Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Loudoun County Master Gardeners would like to welcome you to our enthusiastic group of educators who do precisely that! Under the direction of VCE Loudoun County, Extension Master Gardeners (EMGs) are trained to provide environmentally sound horticulture education and programs to the community.

 

Applications Close

October 20 or when program reaches capacity


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How to Grow Your Money - Wed. October 21st, 6:30PM - 7:30PM - Gum Spring Library

Did you know that you can earn more money by saving the money you already have? Learn about saving and interest with activities from Loudoun’s Financial Literacy Educator.

Audience: Children in grades 3-5 (ages 8-10)


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Workplace Benefits Explained - Thurs. October 22nd, 12PM - 1PM, Virtual

Join Loudoun County’s Financial Literacy Educator and the Workforce Resource Center for a lunch & learn deep dive into workplace benefits. Walk away feeling empowered to make decisions around health insurance plans, HSAs, investing options, tuition reimbursement, EAPs, and more!


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Real Money, Real World Simulation - Thurs. October 29th, 9AM - 1PM & Fri. October 30th, 11AM - 1PM, Douglass Community Center

In this hands-on financial literacy simulation, students step into the role of a young adult and make real-world budgeting decisions based on a career, income, and family situation. Guided by Loudoun County’s Financial Literacy Educator, participants learn how choices about housing, transportation, food, savings, and other expenses impact their financial well-being. The experience helps students build practical money management skills while exploring the connection between education, careers, and future financial success.

LOUDOUN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA KICKS OFF ITS 35TH SEASON!


Loudoun Symphony Orchestra celebrated its 35th anniversary at this season's opening concert last week, featuring the glorious Beethoven Symphony No. 9, and performed in collaboration with the Master Singers of Virginia and Loudoun Lyric Opera. While Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 is one of the most frequently performed symphonies in the world, this was the first time it was performed in Loudoun County.


Upcoming concerts include:

  • Halloween at Hogwarts on October 31 at Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn.
  • Loudoun Symphony Youth Orchestra Fall Concert on November 7, 2026 at Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn.
  • Holiday Favorites on December 5, 2026 at St. David's Episcopal Church in Ashburn and on December 6, 2026 at Lightridge High School in Aldie.
  • Love, Legacy, and New Voices (featuring Haydn's Cello Concerto and Prokofiev's Suite No. 2 from Romeo and Juliet) on February 14, 2027 at Lightridge High School in Aldie.
  • Between State and Sky (works by Mozart, Dvorak, and Jennifer Higdon) on April 3, 2027 at St. David's Episcopal Church in Ashburn.
  • Portraits of America (works by American composers including Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and William Grant Still's Symphony No. 1 "Afro-American") on June 6, 2027 at Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn.


Visit www.loudounsymphony.org for details and tickets.

Recap of the GW Campus Community Town Hall

Last night, my office hosted a Community Town Hall at George Washington University to discuss the latest developments surrounding Amazon's proposed redevelopment of the GW campus in the Algonkian District. Thank you to GW for welcoming us, to County staff for helping to answer questions and explain the complex zoning and land-use history of the site, and to the dozens of community members who joined us and shared their perspectives on the future of this university campus.

 

During the town hall, we provided an update on Amazon's proposal to redevelop the property with approximately 805,000 square feet of data centers across four buildings. Amazon has submitted a revised site plan application that was formally accepted for review by County staff this week. Importantly, formally accepting an application for review does not grant an applicant vested rights or grandfathering, and it does not guarantee that the application will be approved.

 

The GW campus sits within the Route 28 Tax District, which has allowed certain properties to remain governed by the older 1972 Zoning Ordinance. In 2000, a Zoning Administrator advisory opinion concluded that data centers could be developed by-right as office uses on properties governed by that ordinance. In July 2026, however, the County’s Zoning Administrator issued a revised advisory opinion finding that data centers are not permitted as a principal or primary use under the 1972 Zoning Ordinance.


The final payment on the Route 28 Tax District will be made this December, after which the County will proceed with rezoning the remaining properties still governed by the 1972 ordinance - including the GW campus - to the current 2023 Zoning Ordinance. Under the current ordinance, data center applications must seek Special Exception approval, including public hearings and a final vote by the Board of Supervisors.


It is important to note that while the Board voted on September 15 to advance my proposal for a temporary 12-month pause on Board consideration of certain legislative applications for data centers so the County can continue its review of data center policies and standards, the pause does not impact Amazon's current administrative application.


I will continue to keep the community informed as these processes move forward.

Visit to the Loudoun Child Advocacy Center

I'm glad I was able to stop by the Loudoun Child Advocacy Center Open House earlier this week. The Loudoun CAC works in a multi-disciplinary team to provide a supportive, child-centered space for victims to receive advocacy and mental health services during their time of need. The center coordinates a strong, collaborative response as a team in order to support the whole family and focus on the child's wellbeing.



Please find more information on the Loudoun Child Advocacy Center here.

Loudoun Celebrates Completion of Crisis Receiving & Stablization Center in Leesburg

Loudoun County is celebrating the completion of the construction of its Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Center, a new facility that will enhance behavioral health care in Loudoun and the region by providing around-the-clock care for adults who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis. While I was unable to attend, I'm glad that my colleagues, County staff, state and federal representatives, and members of the community were able to gather for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, September 19th to mark the milestone. The center is expected to open to the public in October. 


The 20,500-square-foot center will offer three core services under one roof 24 hours a day, 365 days a year: 

  • Urgent psychiatric care 
  • A 24-hour crisis assessment and stabilization unit 
  • A short-term stay crisis stabilization unit


Find more details on the press release here.

Loudoun to Host Training Session for Nonprofits on Human Services Grant Program - October 8

Loudoun County invites local nonprofit organizations interested in applying for the Fiscal Year 2028 (FY 2028) Human Services Nonprofit Grant Program to attend a training session Thursday, October 8th from 10AM - 12PM. The meeting will be held in person in the Dulles Room on the first floor of the Loudoun County Government Center with an online option for those who wish to attend remotely. Log-in information is posted online at loudoun.gov/NonprofitGrants.


The training is intended to help prospective FY 2028 Human Services Nonprofit Grant Program applicants develop clear, realistic and measurable program targets that align with their activities and intended outcomes. Participants will learn how to use the “Outcomes Framework Guide” to identify appropriate outcomes, performance measures and data sources, and how to apply these concepts to their FY 2028 application.


The purpose of the county’s Human Services Nonprofit Grant Program is to strengthen the county’s collaboration with nonprofit partners and ensure opportunities for local funds to be leveraged in an effective manner for services that assist vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals and families in meeting a critical need for safety, health, security and independence.


More information about the Human Services Nonprofit Grant Program can be found at loudoun.gov/NonprofitGrants.


Accommodations

On-site American Sign Language interpretation will be available at the October 8 meeting as well as captioning for the virtual option. Anyone who requires a reasonable accommodation to participate in the training should contact the Department of Finance and Procurement by email.


Find more information here.

Loudoun Launches Street Lighting Program; Hosts Public Information Sessions in October

Loudoun County is launching a program to provide assistance to communities that would like streetlights to be installed where none currently exist. 


For projects accepted into the program, the county will pay for capital costs for design and installation, and cover service and maintenance costs. The electric utility that serves the area, either Dominion Energy or Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC), will perform installation and own the streetlight.


Although the program is open to all neighborhoods with two or more adjacent parcels, the proposed streetlight location must meet certain requirements, including being located along roadways defined in the Loudoun County 2019 Countywide Transportation Plan as minor collectors, neighborhood collectors and local secondary roads.


The program promotes the use of lighting for convenience and safety while minimizing light pollution and helps the county meet its goals for street lighting that are outlined in the Loudoun County 2019 Comprehensive Plan.


The program manual (PDF) approved by the Board of Supervisors in January 2026 establishes eligibility for participation in the program, identifies technical criteria for streetlight installations and criteria for evaluating and prioritizing installation requests, including safety and equity factors. Applications for the program will open November 1, 2026. 


Information Sessions

Ahead of the application opening, Loudoun County will host two information sessions about the street lighting program. Anyone interested in learning more about the program is encouraged to attend one of the sessions: 

  • Monday, October 19th at 6PM, Cascades Library, Meeting Room A
  • Tuesday, October 27th at 6PM, Purcellville Library, Robey Meeting Room



Representatives from Loudoun County as well as the county’s partners in the project, Dominion Energy and Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative, will be at the sessions to provide information and answer questions about the program.


More Information

More information about the street lighting program, including details about the application and approval process, is online at loudoun.gov/streetlights.

Verdict Reached in Riptide Square Fire; County to Remove Structure in Coming Weeks

I am relieved to see a guilty verdict was reached this month in connection with the devastating Riptide Square fire last October. This was a horrific tragedy that claimed the life of a community member, displaced residents, and deeply impacted the entire Lowes Island community. While nothing can undo that loss, I am grateful to see accountability.


Beyond the criminal case, the community deserves to see this blighted site restored as soon as possible, so that residents are no longer confronted daily by reminders of last October’s tragedy and can begin to move forward. I have been pressing for the County to get this resolved and brought forward an ordinance to the Board this summer authorizing the County to move forward with finally cleaning this site up. I am glad that the County is now acting to completely remove the remaining structure and debris ahead of the anniversary of the fire on October 24.


Check out the Loudoun Times-Mirror article here.

Upcoming Board of Supervisors Meetings

Meetings of the Board of Supervisors are held at the Government Center

(1 Harrison St. SE, Leesburg, VA 20175)


Business Meeting

  • Tuesday, October 6th at 4:00PM

Finance / Gov. Operations & Economic Development Committee (FGOEDC)

  • Tuesday, October 13th at 6:00PM

Public Hearing

  • Wednesday, October 14th at 6:00PM


Agendas for upcoming public meetings are available on the county website a few days prior to each meeting. Your engagement and input are valued as we discuss matters important to the future of Loudoun County.

Land Use Applications

The legislative land use re-zoning process can be complicated. To make the process more understandable, my office asked county staff to create a flowchart with the steps required in a land use application process. With this chart, you can now see where each potential project is in the process.


Additional details are available at Loudoun's Online Land Applications (LOLA) by searching for the name or application number, of each application.

Amazon's Proposed Data Center Redevelopment at

George Washington University Campus
EPLAN-2026-0110


STATUS: IN REVIEW


In early 2026, Amazon purchased the 122-acre campus for $427 million. The company has since submitted an application proposing to redevelop the property with four data center buildings totaling approximately 800,000 square feet of development. The application has been accepted for review by County staff however it is far from a done deal. They are currently attempting to proceed through the by-right administrative process, meaning they would not be required to participate in public hearings or be subject to a final vote of approval by the Board of Supervisors. I am strongly opposed to this proposal and hosted a Community Town Hall at the GW Campus on September 24 to discuss the latest updates.


Read about Amazon's proposal here.


Watch the Town Hall recording here.

Expansion of Falcons Landing
LEGI-2026-0036


STATUS: NEWLY SUBMITTED


The Falcons Landing community has submitted an application to expand their community including additional independent living units, an expanded Johnson Center, and more. The application was just filed in September 2026.




Residences at University Center


STATUS: IN REVIEW


An application to rezone an existing office park to Suburban Compact Neighborhood - 16 (SCN-16) to permit up to 275 dwelling units will be heard by the Loudoun County Planning Commission at its Public Hearing on October 27. Stay tuned for news on a possible community meeting beforehand in October!


Read about the proposal here.






The Villas at Cascades


STATUS: UNDER CONSTRUCTION / COMPLETED


Approved in 2022, this application is for the development of 178 multi-family stacked residential units. A $160,000 school contribution has also been made with the expectation those funds will be used for the playground area at Meadowland Elementary.


Read about the project here.

Cascades Marketplace


STATUS: UNDER CONSTRUCTION


The revitalization of Cascades Marketplace is now underway. Phase one is moving forward with 180 units of stacked two-over-twos and traditional townhouses being constructed at the old Skyzone lot. Recent demolitions are making way for new construction.


New tenants have opened, including Shake Shack, Taco Bamba, Brasserie Royal, Lil Cakes and Creamery, Cosmo Nail Bar, Activate Games, and Chiko! The Starbucks is expected to move to a drive-through location.



The application was approved by the Board of Supervisors on December 13th, 2023.


Read about the proposal here.

Dogwood Farm Station


STATUS: APPROVED



A multifamily development to build up to 425 homes and a childcare center on the 19.33-acre site currently home to Blue Mount Nursery. I worked closely with the developer to improve open space and include an on-site childcare center, in addition to a significant number of affordable housing units.


The site plan for phase one of the development is under review by the county. The construction timeline is subject to approval of the site plan by the County.


The application was approved by the Board of Supervisors on November 15th, 2023.


Read about the proposal here.

University Center Lakeview


STATUS: APPROVED


A development of 597 multifamily homes located south of George Washington Boulevard off of Presidential Drive was approved at the April 18, 2023 Business Meeting. I worked closely with the applicant to discourage a proposed data center on the site. The applicant has also committed to constructing a traffic signal at the intersection of George Washington Blvd and Highland Vista Drive.


The site plan review process is ongoing. No construction timetable is available yet.

Regal Chase

(Sterling Meadow)


STATUS: CONSTRUCTED


Approved by the Board of Supervisors on April 21, 2020, the Regal Chase community of two-over-two condos are providing much-needed housing to the Algonkian district.


Read about the proposal here.

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