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Tammy Purcell

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I write about local government in Louisa, Virginia. Subscribe to my Engage Louisa newsletter: https://tammypurcell.substack.com/

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Supes to talk budget, hold two public hearings; Louisa County's population grows 12.8 percent since 2020 census; County directs Clark to clean up roads near Lake Anna Tech Campus Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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02.03.2026 07:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dominion briefs board on proposed 765 kV transmission line that could significantly impact Louisa County; BOS roundup: Board talks budget, oks funding for tourism map and more Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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23.02.2026 06:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Proposed routes for massive transmission line cut through Louisa County; PC holds off on public hearing on TOD rollback; BOS preview; Cutalong developer pitches more upscale amenities near lake Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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16.02.2026 06:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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PC to consider tech district rollback, discuss proposals aimed at slowing residential growth; Cutalong developer proposes another upscale project at Wares Crossroads; BOS roundup Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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09.02.2026 06:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Supervisors to discuss FY27 budget at work session; Board to consider light agenda at regular meeting; Walmart takes Louisa County to court over alleged tax errors; News roundup Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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01.02.2026 23:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Supes direct PC to review TOD, consider ways to slow residential growth; Prelim FY27 budget includes 15 percent cut in personal property tax; DEQ to hold public hearing on draft AWS discharge permit Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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26.01.2026 06:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In wake of massive AWS land deal, push to roll back Tech Overlay District tops supervisors' agenda; Board to talk FY27 budget, land conservation; News roundup: Mineral TC fires town manager Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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19.01.2026 05:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BREAKING: Amazon Web Services acquires more than 1,900 acres in central Louisa County for $72.45 million Amazon Web Services (AWS) has purchased about 1,925 acres in central Louisa County for $72.45 million, according to Louisa County land records.

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15.01.2026 21:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Amid concerns about data centers and residential sprawl, Adams, Williams eye changes to zoning code; With start of 2026, supervisors' salaries jump; BOS and PC roundups Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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12.01.2026 05:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Supes to choose chair and vice chair, consider light agenda; LCMS addition to welcome students; Community members weigh in on draft AWS discharge permit; PC to talk capital projects Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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05.01.2026 06:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This year in local government: A look back at some of the biggest stories of 2025 Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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29.12.2025 04:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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FY27 Budget: Department heads, other county officials request $16.2 million for capital projects in coming fiscal year; News roundup Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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22.12.2025 04:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Brakeville pitches cash payments for land conservation; County kicks off Comp Plan open houses; BOS roundup: Board oks purchase agreement for landfill expansion, more tax breaks for data centers Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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15.12.2025 05:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BOS prepares to spend more than $4 million on property acquisition to expand landfill; Supes to consider more tax breaks for data center development; County to rev up Comp Plan outreach Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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01.12.2025 05:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Supes push for through truck restrictions on Kennon, Willis Proffitt Roads; Louisa Town Council sends modernized charter to General Assembly for approval; News roundup Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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24.11.2025 03:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BOS preview: Supervisors to discuss through truck restriction for Kennon Road, ok tourism funding and more; Proposal to reopen quarry to supply rock for data center development withdrawn Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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17.11.2025 04:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Election '25: Adams tops Rogers to retain Mineral BOS seat; Barlow beats Trammell in Mtn Rd; Michael, Harlowe elected mayor in Louisa, Mineral; SB roundup: Straley talks LCPS capital budget; BOS recap Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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10.11.2025 06:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Supervisors to consider light agenda at election eve meeting; News roundup Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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02.11.2025 23:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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County asks for residents' input ahead of Comprehensive Plan update; Revenue Committee focuses on tax relief; Supervisors approve VEDP performance agreement, ok sign plan and more Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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27.10.2025 04:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BOS preview: Board to talk data center revenue and incentives, landfill, legislative priorities; Campaign finance report roundup Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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20.10.2025 04:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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LCPS officials eye new elementary school; Ag/conservation coordinator shares ideas for preserving county’s rural lands; Santa Express coming to Town of Louisa; Mineral BOS race heats up; PC roundup Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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13.10.2025 04:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Election 2025: Q&A with the candidates for the Mineral and Mountain Road District BOS seats; Campaign finance report roundup: Who's funding the candidates? Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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29.09.2025 04:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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22.09.2025 04:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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County moves ahead with major infrastructure projects to support data centers; Animal shelter expansion poised to take step forward; Early voting for state, local elections kicks off Sept. 19 Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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15.09.2025 04:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BOS roundup: Supes ok more money for turf fields, approve lifetime dog tags; VDOT prepares to replace Hamilton Road Bridge; LAAC taps reserve funds to treat hydrilla Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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08.09.2025 04:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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From dog tags to data center revenue, supervisors to tackle wide-ranging agenda; County hires ag development and land conservation coordinator Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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01.09.2025 04:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Louisa Town Council defers action on proposed Jouett Square expansion, oks assisted living facility; News roundup Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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25.08.2025 00:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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PC recommends approval of CUP requirement for humanitarian shelters; Louisa TC to consider proposal for more apartments; Mineral mayor, TC races draw candidates; Adams floats ag event center Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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18.08.2025 04:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Supes reject RNG unloading station off Poindexter Road; BOS roundup; Louisa vice mayor floats annexation as way to raise revenue; PC to hold public hearing on humanitarian shelters Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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11.08.2025 04:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BOS preview: Supervisors set for busy meeting including six public hearings; Local candidates make their pitch to voters at county fair Engage Louisa is a nonpartisan newsletter that keeps folks informed about Louisa County government.

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04.08.2025 04:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0