News & Updates

Loudoun County is hosting an online public comment period, March 12 – April 12, 2024, on the Sterling Boulevard and Williamsburg Road/Chase Heritage Circle Intersection Improvements. This project provides for the separation and improved delineation of turning movements at the intersection of Sterling Boulevard, Williamsburg Road and Chase Heritage Circle, as well as improvements to turn lanes operating at and through the intersection. 

This intersection is part of the county’s Intersection Improvement Program which addresses traffic safety and operational challenges on roadways within the county. Members of the public are encouraged to watch a recorded presentation and provide input about the project at loudoun.gov/intersectionimprovement. 

Today the U.S. Veteran and Military workforce are more skilled, educated, and diverse than ever before. In an increasingly competitive job market, how do companies create an inclusive workplace culture that not only attracts, but also retains the valuable skills and experience veterans bring?

Join us for the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Workforce Summit, as we unpack best practices for attracting top military talent, optimizing your hiring process, and establishing employment initiatives that encourage long-term retention.

Sharing their collective knowledge, our industry experts will provide key insights on marketing your job opportunities to veterans, and effective recruitment strategies that will make your workplace a preferred destination for military talent.

Whether you are a V3 certified company or interested in becoming one, this event is for you! Seating is limited. Register today!

Please review the information below and the list of vacancies. If you are interested in serving on an advisory board, please complete your online application, then reach out to my office at Tianni.Ivey@loudoun.gov.

Sterling District-specific seats are open on the following boards:



1. Animal Advisory Committee

Purpose: to advise the Board of Supervisors on the effectiveness of the Loudoun County Department of Animal Services; to advise to the Director Animal Services; to promote public awareness of the Department of Animal Services; and to serve as ombudsman for Animal Services issues or concerns.

2. Art Advisory Committee

Purpose: The Art Advisory Committee (AAC) was established by the Board of Supervisors to promote the visual arts in Loudoun County and to collect and display works of art in the Loudoun County Government Center that reflect the community. 

3. Library Board of Trustees

Purpose: to secure adequate funds for Loudoun County Public Libraries; to appoint a library director; to determine library policies; to approve expenditures of library funds

• NOTE: The Sterling District seat on the Library Board of Trustee is being temporarily filled by the previous representative until a new representative is appointed. Therefore, the position is not formally listed on the vacancy list, so please still submit an online application and email my office to express your interest.

4. Transit Advisory Board

Purpose: to advise the Board of Supervisors on ways to improve existing Transit Services provided by Loudoun County and on any proposed changes or additions to future transit services.

General Vacancies

While a portion of the advisory boards are comprised of appointees from each electoral district, requiring applicants to live in the district for which the advisory position exists, many advisory boards are comprised of at-large seats. These seats have no residency requirements but may require appointees to have specific areas of expertise and/or representation.

Openings include:

• Board of Building Code Appeals hears the appeal of decisions made by the local Building and Fire Code Officials.
• Community Policy & Management Team oversees the work of the County’s Children's Services Act program to meet the needs of children who are at significant risk due to behavioral health challenges.
• Family Services Advisory Board is dedicated to maintaining interest in all matters regarding public assistance, protective services, and workforce investment in Loudoun County.
• Housing Choice Voucher Resident Advisory Board reviews and makes recommendations to the Housing Choice Voucher staff regarding the Public Housing Annual Plan, Five Year Plan, and local Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan.
• Police Direct Towing Advisory Board makes recommendations regarding county regulation of law enforcement directed tows in Loudoun County.

A full list of vacancies is available here.

Loudoun County has received inquiries from residents who are concerned about the number of data centers that have been approved for construction in the county and potential future projects currently in the planning process. The county is publishing this message to ensure interested residents are correctly informed about the county’s role in data center development.

PRCS continues to seek input from residents through an online survey as part of the department’s community needs assessment. The survey seeks input to help determine priorities for parks, recreation facilities, program offerings, and special events in the county.



The survey should take approximately 12 to 15 minutes to complete. The survey is confidential and individual responses will not be shared.

The online survey will be open through March 31, 2024.

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) and the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) are proud to announce the 36th Annual McGruff Safety Camp for the upcoming summer.

This year the McGruff Safety Camp will be held on three dates:

• June 24 – 27 Countryside Elementary School, Sterling
• July 8 – 11  Evergreen Mill Elementary School, Leesburg
• July 15 – 18 Evergreen Mill Elementary School, Leesburg

The camp continues to offer morning and afternoon sessions. All camps run Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., or 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. A graduation event for all campers will be held on July 19, 2024, at Bolen Park in Leesburg.

Applications for the 36th Annual McGruff Safety Camps will begin on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 8 a.m. The application is available by clicking here.

During the March 19, 2024, business meeting, the majority of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors who were present voted to reconsider its previous vote on March 13 to deny a data center application known as the Belmont Innovation Campus (LEGI-2023-0048, Belmont Innovation Campus). As a result, the Board may approve or deny an amended application on the same project. The revived proposal is scheduled to be heard during the Board’s April 10, 2024, public hearing. 

Parenting Wisely – Teen Edition is offered in English and Spanish. Upcoming group sessions: 

English: 5-week virtual program on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00 p.m. | View the flyer (PDF)

• April 17 - May 30, 2024
• June 5 - July 3, 2024

Spanish: 10-week in-person program on Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Loudoun County Department of Family Services - Family Engagement and Preservation Services office located at 45201 Research Place, Suite 110, Ashburn | View the flyer (PDF)

• April 23 - June 25, 2024

Parenting Wisely – Young Child Edition is offered in English. Upcoming Virtual Sessions: 

5-week program on Thursdays from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | View the flyer (PDF)

• February 1 - February 29, 2024
• March 21 - April 18, 2024
• May 9 - June 6, 2024

Families must register for services in the Youth and Family Support Services Program by completing the Registration Form. Youth & Family Services staff will be in touch once the registration is processed. 

On April 17, LCSO will be part of Loudoun’s third annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise money for Special Olympics Virginia. This year’s Torch Run will be held at Loudoun Valley High School in conjunction with Loudoun’s second Special Olympics Virginia, Little Feet Meet, and all participants will be local first responder personnel and their families, along with Special Olympics athletes.

Little Feet Meet enables students from preschool through high school with developmental/intellectual disabilities to join their general education peers for track and field events and other fun activities. For more information, including videos, visit https://www.specialolympicsva.org/little-feet-meet.

You may donate to the Law Enforcement Torch Run by using the link below. All proceeds go to Special Olympics Virginia. https://bit.ly/LcsoTorchRun24

For more info, please, contact Rachel Burnett at Rachel.Burnett@Loudoun.gov or Lindsay Sayre at Lindsay.Sayre@Loudoun.gov

The annual Loudoun County Arbor Day tree photo contest is underway and Loudoun County wants to see your favorite tree! Photos will be accepted through Monday, April 15, 2024. Winning photos and honorable mentions will be announced at the in-person Loudoun County Arbor Day Celebration scheduled for Saturday, April 27, at 11:00 a.m. at the Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 5527 Sullivans Mill Road in Middleburg.

The National Honor Guard Academy is coming to Leesburg from April 21-26, 2024, and will be hosted by Loudoun County Fire and Rescue and the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. This unique training opportunity blends classroom and practical training into a comprehensive course for all public safety agencies to lay the foundation and elevate their ceremonial knowledge.

Learn more and register today: https://nationalhonorguardacademy.com/

Virginia Cooperative Extension Loudoun (VCE Loudoun) and VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners are partnering with Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) in two community gravel bed projects to foster healthy tree roots and serve as educational demonstration beds. 

In the spring, VCE Loudoun Master Gardener Tree Stewards encourage the public to visit the demonstration gravel beds at Claude Moore and Franklin parks to learn more about the importance of trees and the impact gravel beds can have in helping support ecosystem resiliency.