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This month ’ s OCI features a host of articles about community involvement and history. One of the keys to a healthy and vibrant community is when its government engages in civic activities and when citizens participate in government activities. This is at the heart of our aspiration to be an “ effective and reflective ” government where familiarity helps understanding. In the lifecycle of local governments around the Commonwealth, two important things are going on right now. We are all working to develop budget proposals for the next fiscal year, and we are watching and advocating for and against legislation working its way through the General Assembly. The State budget has a huge impact on what we can and must do locally, so we eagerly await what comes out of Richmond. There have been preliminary efforts to increase funding for public schools and firefighter/ EMS personnel. Unfortunately, Virginia ’ s revenues are slowing, so it isn ’ t clear how legislators will respond. Furthermore, several bills aimed to restrict local land use authority regarding solar power facilities and accessory dwellings have found support in Richmond. This is concerning. We anticipate that the Board of Supervisors will begin reviewing Orange County ’ s proposed budget in March. Regarding the Board ’ s work on the County Strategic Plan, they will be holding a work session on February 27th to keep moving the process along. By the March issue of OCI we hope to have a draft available to the staff and public. If you have a friend or family member who loves Orange County, please encourage them to subscribe to OCI or any of our social channels to keep up to date!
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Cover Photo: Mill Street by Lulabelle Robinson poem excerpt plaque in African American Commemorative Park, Church Street, Orange, VA
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