Last month our family business was selected as Business Owner of the Year by the Fluvanna Chamber of Commerce. I was really shocked when I was told and felt that there were plenty of other deserving individuals for this award. I was asked to speak...
The ongoing debate on the James River Water Authority (JRWA) and Louisa County Water Authority is baffling. For the first time in three decades, the county finally has a financially sound opportunity to bring water to Fluvanna.Yes will:1) Uphold the Oct. 13 inter-jurisdictional agreement where Fluvanna committed to building intake with...
I am a Fluvanna resident who has never held a public office or even owned a business in Fluvanna County. I am an avid voter and consider myself to be a well-informed citizen. Midnight votes are not good for Fluvanna County. They are unethical especially concerning issues as important as the JRWA and the pipeline that has divided this...
On Jan. 7 the Fluvanna Board of Supervisors adopted this year’s Bylaws and Rules of Practice and Procedure. This past Wednesday, Nov. 18, the Board abandoned those bylaws.Perhaps parts of the county’s rules remain intact, but sections governing the ways in which official motions must be made, seconded and passed are out the window....
Late night water vote raises questions The public uproar over a Wednesday (Nov. 18) night vote has sparked concerns over whether the vote was even legal. At almost midnight, a portion of the Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors voted to approve an amended interjurisdictional agreement between Fluvanna and Louisa Counties, the James River...
Surprise vote passes amended water agreement Late Wednesday night (Nov. 18) in a surprise vote, a portion of the Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors approved an amended interjurisdictional agreement between Fluvanna and Louisa Counties, the James River Water Authority (JRWA), and the Louisa County Water Authority (LCWA) regarding the...
I’d like to comment on the title of the recent article, “Lake Monticello fish getting bigger.” I wish that was true but, we’re not there yet. Even though the statistics from the fishing tournaments indicate an increase in the average size of fish caught it’s not because the fish are growing bigger. According to the biologist,...
A couple weeks ago I had a four wheeler accident that was covered in The Review and it was noted that two medics, who were also riding, helped to take care of me. Emily Helm was mentioned, who was accompanied by Katelin Perkins. From what we now know I am so fortunate to be able to say that they did not just help me, they literally saved...
For the last three years, the Fluvanna Leadership Development Program economic development sessions have made two things abundantly clear: (1) The only practical way to limit homeowners’ property tax increases is to significantly increase tax revenue from businesses; and (2) The only practical way to raise business revenue is by...
