This was written before the polls in the districts of South Anna and Beaverdam County have closed.
Whichever candidate wins the honor of representing the citizens of these two districts, which share the village of Montpelier, they deserve our thanks and praise for putting their views in front of the public.
Upon their swearing into office, they need to be reminded that “Keep Montpelier Rural” is more than just a slogan; that it represents the vision of a great many of their constituents – both long-term residents, as well as the recent “come-heres”.
Business growth in our area is not only inevitable but is also needed to contribute to the tax base of Hanover County. The actions of the area residents over the past two years have impressed upon the current Board of Supervisors that “development should be appropriate in scale and designed to complement the unique character of Montpelier and done with good judgment and planning so that we all can coexist in harmony.”
Let’s ensure that this message is delivered in no uncertain terms to the two Board of Supervisor election winners.