Welcome to The Maysville Voice, the newsletter for those who reside and vote in the Maysville District in Buckingham County. I am pleased to bring you much information, links, and resources to inform and engage with you as your County Supervisor.
This will be the final installment of The Maysville Voice.
Some topics we will be considering or hearing about during our meeting on this Monday include: Consideration of a recommendation from our Solar Committee regarding our adding language to our Solar Policy; public hearings regarding the Siting Agreement connected to the approved Blue Rock Solar Application that was approved last month, which will see $3 million to the County; a public hearing for a 5 megawatt community solar garden project near Route 60 East; a public hearing regarding a proposed adult home/assisted living facility in New Canton; zoning introductions for a 199’ monopole cell tower and rezoning the soccer field on Main Street near the playground as recreation; and committee recommendations regarding purchase of a new solid waste vehicle (replacing the wrecked one); a new county vehicle to be purchased with American Plan Rescue Act (ARPA) funds, and a recommendation to support our public schools.
We will also be discussing VDOT matters (I always welcome your roadway issues). Please contact me regarding any of these topics before the meeting!
Our upcoming Board of Supervisors regular meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, 2023 in the Peter Francisco Board Room in the County Administration Complex on Route 60. I encourage you to attend to learn more about your County Government and how your tax dollars are spent. If you’re unable to attend in person, you can view our meeting live here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfIL3rVTUEqgxBwXCQoBDTA.
Here is a link to our agenda and full Board Packet: https://buckinghamcountyva.org/administration/boards___commissions/board_of_supervisors/board_agenda_minutes_youtube.php. Should you have any questions or concerns about anything contained in the packet or on the agenda, please reach out to me. My contact information is below at the end of this newsletter.
Public comments may be made in person during three minute increments. You must sign up before our meeting to speak.
IMPORTANT! Procedure For Future Constituent Communications
I pledge a full and smooth transition of our stellar constituent relations as Supervisor-Elect Paul Garrett assumes office on Jan. 1, 2024. If you have an issue of importance concerning the county or VDOT, please contact me and Paul until Dec. 31, 2023. Once established, Paul’s email will be PGarrett@BuckinghamCounty.Virginia.Gov. After Dec. 31, 2023, Paul will be your County Supervisor. Please contact Paul only with any matters related to the District after Dec. 31, 2023. My Miles for Maysville Facebook Page and my JMiles@BuckinghamCounty.Virginia.Gov email address will not be monitored after Jan. 1.
Passing the Torch: Joint Town Hall Meeting with Supervisor-Elect Paul Garrett & School Board Member Joii Goodman on Next Saturday Morning at 10 AM
Paul Garrett, who ran as an Independent, won the November election to succeed me as the Maysville District Supervisor. A former longtime public school teacher who I endorsed, Paul lives on Troublesome Creek Road, and has lived in Buckingham his entire life. Being a former educator, Paul understands the needs of our schools and what it takes to prepare our youth for a successful livelihood as they build their lives here.
He, alongside myself and School Board Member Joii Goodman, who won his November election also, will hold a Join Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 at 10 AM to answer your questions and to update you on our respective Board’s actions.
Here is how to join us!
Virtual
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89364230644 Meeting ID: 893 6423 0644
Call In
1-309-205-3325, Then Enter Meeting ID: 893 6423 0644
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcWF7TSv1
Contact Me!
Should you have any questions, concerns, ideas, or opinions about this newsletter, county government, services, opportunities, etc., please never hesitate to contact me. You can reach me at 434-390-7023 via text or phone, email me at jmiles@buckinghamcounty.virginia.gov, or write me at PO Box 188, Buckingham, Virginia 23921.
Again, you can reach Paul at pgarrett@buckinghamcounty.virginia.gov.
Jordan
Thomas Jordan Miles III
Member, Buckingham County Board of Supervisors
District Four Supervisor (Maysville)
434-390-7023
PO Box 188
Buckingham, Virginia 23921
Maysville District Supervisor Thomas Jordan Miles III 