Elections
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Candidate Survey Methodology & Candidate Interactions
On Friday, July 24, 2026, Citizens for Purcellville sent the following survey questions along with a form letter to each of the Town of Purcellville Mayoral and Council Member candidates in the 2026 general election. The survey was transmitted to the candidate’s email addresses of record as indicated on their filed Declaration of Candidacy, which…
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The Price of Incompetence
Every year, when the Town Council debates the annual budget, the discussion focuses on various financial topics such as utility rates, vehicle replacements, capital improvements, tax rates, and user fees. Yet one of the largest costs rarely appears in any budget document: The cost of incompetence. The price of incompetence isn’t measured only in dollars.…