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The Maysville Voice: Sentara Gifts Facility to County, More Than 260 Bags of Litter Picked Up, Town Hall Meeting Link, CenturyLink Update, Graduation 2021 and More

Welcome to the May 2021 edition of The Maysville Voice! You’ll find lots of news, resources, and information below. Please contact me if you have any questions. Our next regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Monday, June 14, 2021. Find our board packet, meeting agenda, and live YouTube channel here: https://buckinghamcountyva.org/administration/boards___commissions/board_of_supervisors/board_agenda_minutes_youtube.php. Also, please consider attending the meeting.

Sentara Gifts Former Medical Practice to County

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously during our regular, May 10 meeting to approve of the contract agreement for the donation of the building and land.

Our community should be so proud of this big, bold achievement!!! It took some time, but we got it done!!!💊😁🩺

As I said last year to you, there is such a thing as corporate responsibility with private industry. Sentara owed it to the people of Buckingham County to compromise, to meet us halfway, AND THEY DID! Rural Virginia and rural America will NOT BE FORGOTTEN, and again, I stress corporate responsibility matters in our medically undeserved areas, such as Buckingham County — our home.

County staff were in negotiations with Sentara for a period of time that resulted in this successful and exciting opportunity. County Administrator Rebecca Carter and I stayed in close touch with Dr. Bruce Clemons, with Sentara, for months prior to this.

It is our intention to use the donated facility to incentivize a medical provider to locate or expand into Buckingham to offer affordable, reliable and accessible health care for our neighbors. 

We’re going to be aggressive in our search and have already started that process. That’s the first step. There’s clearly a need for  more medical and healthcare options in our county, so there is definitely a market for a provider.

The Chamber of Commerce, every member of the Board of Supervisors and every patient and staff member of Sentara/BFM were essential in seeing this through. We’re so pleased that Sentara stepped up to the plate for the county as we exit this terrible pandemic of COVID-19 and knocked the ball out of the park.

News Links Regarding Coverage:

Sentara gifts building to county

https://www.nbc29.com/2021/05/20/buckingham-county-taking-ownership-former-sentara-health-clinic/?fbclid=IwAR3_LDyKzcdRIxhsG4bxRLolPlH9jkL0MJfnTIcISCqLhCd2-C41w-_QRFI

Sentara Health gifts Buckingham Family Medicine building to the county

Buckingham Roadway Clean Up Event Celebrated May 15th

From left are, Sherrie Holbrook, Chair of the Buckingham Anti-Litter Task Force (BATF), Brother Maximillian of the St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary, and Elizabeth Jones, Chair of the BATF Registration Committee. The Seminary won first place in the BATF Spring 2021 Roadside Clean-Up Event. The Seminary students filled 179 bags with trash and covered 50 miles of Buckingham County Roads.

The Buckingham Anti-Litter Task Force (BATF) held a Roadway Clean Up Event from April 22nd -May 13th with a celebration held Saturday May 15th at 11:30 am at the Buckingham County Library pavilion. A total of 265 bags of litter were collected.

Eddie Slagle, a BATF member was the master of ceremonies. He introduced the guest speaker, Roger Eitelman from Keep Virginia Beautiful. Sherrie Holbrook, the Chair of BATF introduced Elizabeth Jones, also a BATF member, who gave out the awards.

“I believe that the Anti-Litter Task Force did an amazing and outstanding job on the roadways in Buckingham County,” said District Three Supervisor and Board of Supervisors Chairman Don Matthews. “Thanks to the entire group that helped to organize and implement the total process from start to finish. It was a really great group to work with.”

“We are so proud of the hard work of our volunteers who picked up litter,” said District Four Supervisor and Board of Supervisors Vice-Chairman Thomas Jordan Miles III, who helped revamp the Anti-Litter Task Force. “We are so thankful too for those who served on the Task Force, who organized, promoted, registered, collected, and went above and beyond in their efforts to Keep Buckingham Beautiful.”

Miles and Matthews serve on the Anti-Litter Task Force.

The first place award went to The Saint Thomas Aquinas Seminary, whose students collected 179 bags of trash. Second place went to the Buckingham Branch Railroad and third place went to Shawn Miller. There were three prizes for the most bags of trash collected. First place won $300, 2nd place won $200 and 3rd place won $100. There were 13 entrants.

A special recognition certificate was presented for Maggie Snoddy for her help with signage advertising the event. Kyanite Mining and Blue Rock Resources were also recognized as a community leader. Kyanite and Blue Rock hold an annual employee roadside litter pick-up in the spring.

“Our Buckingham neighbors saw a need, and put feet on the ground to improve a litter issue,” Holbrook stated. “They walked the walk in lieu of just talking the talk I, as one, can thank those who participated. Those who didn’t will have plenty of opportunities ahead. Get ready, get ready!”

High School and Pre-K Graduations

I was fortunate and blessed to be able to attend both the Pre-School Graduation and the Senior 2021 Graduation several days ago. I am so proud of our youngest graduating class headed to Kindergarten, and our 2021 BCHS graduates headed into the world to influence positive change and work hard and contribute to our society and economy. Congrats to the Class of 2021 and our Little Knights!

Link To Town Hall Meeting

Our most recent Town Hall meeting, held in person and via telephone and Zoom, was held several weeks ago. We had a large participation online and little in person. Here is a link to the video, which you can view at your pleasure. I welcome your questions, concerns, and any feedback. Link: https://www.facebook.com/356217581540939/videos/2894790637467995.

Redesigned County Website

If you have not noticed, our County Website at www.buckinghamcountyva.org has been totally overhauled and redesigned, thanks to our very talented county staff. The website offers greater transparency, access, and ease of navigation. You can view our meetings, agendas, minutes, documents, ordinances, staff contacts, and much more. Take a look and explore!

Meetings with CenturyLink

I very recently had a very informative meeting with CenturyLink last week. We had a very candid and healthy conversation, and will continue it.

A few updates regarding the outages and their service:

• CenturyLink is bringing another technician on board to help with the issues, maintenance and outages.

• Please report your outages: https://www.centurylink.com/…/internet-or-phone-not… Dont assume they will know your phone or internet are out. If you see a damaged telephone pole, wire, cable or pedestal, call them at 800-244-1111 to report the problem.• There is no common theme in the outages.

• Less than 10 percent of Americans today have a landline phone, which I find interesting. • Biggest issue is lightning hitting cards

• Regular maintenance is performed

• Adding pea gravel to bases of pedestals to keep moisture out Please contact CenturyLink if you’re having issues and I’m more than happy to help with that process if you have trouble.

Federal Broadband Benefit Program

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more. Learn more here: https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit.

Contact Jordan

PLEASE always feel more than welcome to call, email, text or visit me . If you have any comments, ideas, criticisms, compliments, or anything to say regarding my representing you on the Buckingham Board of Supervisors, please get in touch with me. You can call/text me at 434-390-7023, email me at jmiles@buckinghamcounty.virginia.gov, or come see me at 13170 W. James Anderson Highway in the court house village. I would be pleased and happy to hear from you anytime.

Thomas “Jordan” Miles III

District Four/Maysville Supervisor

(434) 390-7023

13170 W. James Anderson Hwy.

PO Box 188

Buckingham, VA 23921

www.MilesForMaysville.com

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Town Hall Video Link, Additional Rescue Coverage, New Format For Public Hearings, Updated COVID-19 Information, Continuity of Learning For Our Students

Here is a link to our first town hall meeting which was held on Tuesday, just in case you missed it: https://www.facebook.com/MilesforMaysville/videos/561328897823149/. Our first town hall was loaded with lots of information! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.

Increasing Rescue Coverage In Response to COVID-19

Buckingham County Administration’s Office of Emergency Management will be placing into service an additional staffed ambulance for the duration of the COVID-19 growth and peak pandemic phases. This ambulance will be staffed by basic life support personnel, stationed at the Glenmore Rescue Squad station, beginning Monday, April 6, 2020.  

While this additional staffing is being put into service in anticipation of an excessive call volume due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we urge Buckingham citizens to only call 911 for true emergencies.

Remember that the most effective means of protecting yourself and those around you are;

• Hand and surface hygiene to include washing your hands

• Social distancing (6 feet or more)

• Avoiding close contact with groups of ten or more

• Avoiding touching your face,

• Avoiding others who are sick

• Respecting Virginia’s STAY HOME ORDER

We also encourage you to remain up to date on COVID-19 information by visiting the following websites:

• VDH COVID-19 website: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus

• CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/

• Contact the VDH Call Center at 1-877 ASK VDH3.

New Format For Public Hearings

The Board of Supervisors’ will hold four public hearings on Monday, April 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. They will regard the values of the reassessment of real property, the proposed tax rates, the proposed $57 million fiscal year 2020-2021 budget, and a USDA grant for equipment for the new library.

Additional Updates

Here are some articles from The Farmville Herald covering some of our actions.

— As you know, I am opposed to the effective tax rate increase. You can read more about my stance and full statement on the proposed tax rates and budget here: https://milesformaysville.com/2020/03/29/my-thoughts-on-the-proposed-effective-real-estate-tax-increase-and-school-funding-proposal/. *https://farmvilleherald.com/2020/04/10-effective-tax-rate-increase-proposed-for-buckingham/

— Please note that I voted against the motion to suspend all public comment during regularly-held Board meetings as the county has the means and technology to allow you to submit public comment during meetings. It is important to me that your voice be heard and part of the record of our meetings. This does not mean that public hearings are suspended. *https://farmvilleherald.com/2020/04/ordinance-passed-public-comments-suspended/

— This week, Cody Davis, our Emergency Manager for the county, offered this information during our Special Board Meeting. Please practice social distancing, stay home as much as possible, and keep your hands clean and don’t touch your face! *https://farmvilleherald.com/2020/04/buckingham-warned-of-rapid-community-spread-of-virus-within-72-hours/

Continuity of Learning For Our Students

In response to a constituent’s inquiry, please see the following from Division Superintendent Dr. Daisy Hicks regarding continuity of learning for Buckingham County Public Schools. Let me know if you have any questions.

I hope you are well. In response to your email, we are mailing distance learning packets to the students for continuity of learning during this early school closure.

We mailed out the first learning packet on Monday, March 30, and we will plan to do a second mailing around mid-April. Teachers are making contact with students/families periodically to answer any questions they may have relating to the learning packets and to just check in with their students.

Unfortunately, like many other rural area school divisions, we were unable to provide online distance learning opportunities for our students since we have limited broadband/internet access. Even though there are some families who may have access to the internet, we had to continue to consider equity during this time.

We are continuing to provide weekly meals for students by distributing meals to students at three locations throughout the county (Centenary United Methodist Church, Gold Hill Elementary School, and Buckingham Middle School) twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays from 12noon-2pm.

For those who need to register for PreSchool, PreSchool applications can be printed from our website or parents may contact us at 434-969-6100 and we will mail them an application. We are asking that the completed application and a copy of the required documents are mailed back to us. We will use this same process for Kindergarten registration.

Employees are encouraged to work from home and many of us are coming to the office at least two days a week to take care of the business that we can not do from home.

We are continuing to follow all the guidelines that we are receiving by the State Superintendent, Dr. James Lane, CDC, and the Governor. 

‘Connected in the Challenge’ by Angela Patterson-Jones

Here is a poem regarding what we all are going through by Angela Patterson-Jones, who lives in the Maysville District and is a school principal. I hope it brings you as much peace as it has brought me.

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Who knew that COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus, could make its presence known throughout the world and nation,

And, Oh! How it has caused great disruption and devastation!

Our normal schedules basically went away,

And all we could do was adjust and pray.

Businesses closed and as a result, some peoples’ jobs were gone and people could work no more,

What a shocking thing for everyone, especially for the low income and the extremely poor!

It is hard to believe that schools have closed for the rest of the academic year,

For parents, students, teachers, and administrators, this definitely created some anxiety and fear.

Divisions worked diligently to create a plan for students while they are out of school,

So they can still get meals, learn, and do creative things that are cool.

Sometimes in life, we are met with challenges that we may not understand,

It is during these times that we can come together and unite across this great land.

For if we already had a plan, would the result be the best?

There is tremendous growth and amazing results through each of life’s most difficult tests.

During this time, we are made to really reflect on our lives and the blessings we are given each day.

We should ask ourselves, “How will I be better from this crisis, when it all goes away?”

If we really are still, listen, and observe what is happening all around us each day,

Then, we would realize that, if we stay positive, we know that everything will be okay.

There is a repositioning that is taking place before our eyes,

Things are working out more than we can realize.

The family structure is being reconnected in an amazing pace,

And, we are being given such wonderful grace.

The nation is able to see just how much work teaching is all about,

Educators are to be appreciated frequently and they deserve a big shout out!

For our children, they are able to experience some interest-based projects like never before,

For those that don’t perform well on standardized testing, this may enable their learning to soar!

Everyone is learning to look at things differently, wherever they may be,

A great plan is at work in our nation, just wait and see!

Through it all, we must remember this:

Our love and compassion for one another must continue when the devastation has ended,

We will be a much better community, state, nation, and world that is truly blended.

The Maysville Voice: Upcoming Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting: Three Public Hearings; Consideration of our Solar Policy; Upcoming Joint Town Hall Meeting with Supervisor-Elect Paul Garrett and School Board Member Joii Goodman & More!

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 

www.MilesforMaysville.com

The Maysville Voice: Our Upcoming Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Meeting: Consideration of a Solar Facility With Many Conditions, Our Much-Awaited Audit, Courthouse Renovations Update, School Budget Adjustments, and Much More!

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.

Some topics we will be considering or hearing about during our meeting on this Tuesday include: A public hearing regarding a 100 megawatt utility scale solar development near Mohele Road and Stage Coach Road (applicant is Blue Rock Resources LLC and is requesting a special use permit, Planning Commission voted to recommend approval); our FY21-22 County Budget Audit; an update regarding our courthouse renovations and repairs project; a presentation for a Commonwealth Technology Award for our Solid Waste Management from COVITS; zoning introductions regarding a Special Use Permit for a 5 MW solar garden near 106 Whetstone Lane off of U.S. Route 60 and another Special Use Permit for a proposed Adult Home/Assisted Living Facility at 3973 Petersville Church Road; budget adjustments from the School Board and the Sheriff’s Office; a request from Central Virginia Services for space at the Gravel Hill Solid Waste Site to place a fiber hut to serve the remaining RISE project (a public hearing will need to be held); and consideration of a contract for auditing services.

We will also be discussing VDOT roadway 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 Tuesday, Nov. 14, 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 per the rules of the Board.

More on the Proposed Solar Facility in Southern Buckingham

Drilling down more on the proposed 100 megawatt solar facility in southern Buckingham that is being proposed by Blue Rock Resources LLC:

  • The project is being developed by REW clean Energy, a subsidiary of the RWE Group, the third largest renewable energy company in the U.S. and the country’s second largest solar owner and operator. With more than 15 years in the US renewables business, RWE has a proven track record in renewable energy is a result of combining RWE Renewables America with Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses.
  • The proposed 29 conditions include the following: inspections, compliance with erosion and sediment control and stormwater rules, amount of land that can be disturbed at any time in the progression of the project, cleaning of basin and other traps, independent inspections, Erosion and Sediment Control Plans, DEQ involvement, erosion and sediment third party inspectors, corrective measures, observed runoff at stormwater outfalls, records of rainfall amounts, construction hours, pile driving restrictions, noise restrictions, minimum setbacks of 350 feet from homes to solar equipment, a 50 foot setback from solar equipment from property lines, 75 foot setbacks from solar equipment from rights of way, groundcover, a minimum 50 foot setback from streams and wetlands, and a 50 foot vegetative buffer within the setback from property lines.
  • The conditions also address lighting, fencing, decommissioning, interconnection, training of emergency services providers, construction management, glare, and more.
  • The proposed siting agreement, depending on the outcome of our vote on this project, would include $1 million for the county within 10 days of approval of the project, $1 million within 30 days of issuance of a building permit, and $1 million within 30 days after commencement of the commercial operation of the project.
  • You can find the conditions in our packet linked above. I encourage you to review them.

Congratulating Paul Garrett, Your Next County Supervisor

I would be remiss if I did not congratulate Supervisor-Elect Paul W. Garrett, who was elected on Tuesday to be your next Maysville District Supervisor. I am elated that the voters saw fit to send him to the Board of Supervisors to succeed me. Being a former educator, he understands the needs of our schools and what it takes to prepare our youth for a successful livelihood as they build their lives here. Investing in public schools are of the utmost importance to Paul, and that is the paramount reason I ran for public office. You and I can count on him to support public education. Paul will represent you in the same manner I have with constant constituent engagement, knocking on your door, writing you, following up with you, calling your telephone, and being YOUR VOICE on the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors. Paul understands the importance of constituent relations, investing in public education, law enforcement, public infrastructure, economic development, working with VDOT for your roads, and, most importantly, working with his fellow County Supervisors to seek compromise and see good things happen for Buckingham County. Congratulations to Paul!

Paul and I will host my final and his first Town Hall Meeting soon. I hope you will be able to attend. It will likely be in December.

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.

Jordan

Thomas Jordan Miles III

Member, Buckingham County Board of Supervisors

District Four Supervisor (Maysville)

434-390-7023 

PO Box 188 

Buckingham, Virginia 23921 

www.MilesforMaysville.com

The Maysville Voice: Upcoming Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting: Public Hearing on Cell Tower; Introduction of 100 megawatt utility scale solar facility; Consideration of EMS resources at the Arvonia Vol. Fire Department; and More

Supervisor Jordan Miles and County Administrator Karl R. Carter.

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.

Some topics we will be considering or hearing about during our meeting on this Tuesday include: An update on our FY 22 Operating Budget from our auditors; following a public hearing, potential action on a proposed 199’ monopole cell phone tower using U.S. Cellular located near 2462 Axtell Road (applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit); an introduction of a 100 megawatt utility scale solar development near Mohele Road and Stage Coach Road (applicant is Blue Rock Resources LLC and is requesting a special use permit, Planning Commission voted to recommend approval and a public hearing will likely be held in November); presentations of resolutions in memoriam for Frances Wood and Meredith Staton; consideration of an invitation to our EMS Department to place EMS resources at the Arvonia Vol. Fire Department; consideration of appropriation of a grant from Virginia 911 Services Board to our Dispatch Department for $28,750; an update on the Commonwealth Regional Council’s efforts to establish a Regional Economic Development Organization (REDO); and appointments to the Piedmont Senior Resources Board of Directors and Piedmont Alcohol Safety Action Program.

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 Tuesday, Oct. 10, 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.

In Other News Around the County

  • The Buckingham Chamber of Commerce recently held is annual Chamber Picnic! It was held at Ellis Acres, and included lots of great food, desserts, and updates from our business owners! The Chamber also recently presented its Community Pride Award to the Glenmore Vol. Fire Department. The Chamber appreciates and supports all of our volunteer fire departments: Toga, Dillwyn, Glenmore, and Arvonia! As Chamber President, I cannot tell you how proud I am of our Chamber Board, members, and all of our businesses—both large and small—in our communities. 
  • The Electoral Board and Voter Registrar’s Office are still seeking Officers of Elections to work our upcoming November election. There is training involved and lots of learning opportunities! Be part of democracy! For more information, click here: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/officer-of-elections/ or call the Registrar’s Office at 434-969-4304.
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  • RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC on Saturday – October 14, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Buckingham County Administration Parking Lot, 13380 W. James Anderson Hwy., Buckingham, Va. 23921
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  • Certificate Information Needed: Owner’s name and address, Animal’s name, sex, age, breed, and color. ALL CATS MUST BE RESTRAINED BY CAGE OR CRATE. OWNERS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR CATS. Price is $10.00 per dog or cat rabies vaccination. Sponsored by: Buckingham County Health Department and Buckingham County Animal Control Office. Dr. Bryan Auten , D.V.M., Slate River Veterinary Clinic, Attending Veterinarian, 3.1-796.97:1  Rabies inoculation of dogs and domestic cats. The owner or custodian of all dogs and domesticated cats four months of age and older shall have them currently vaccinated for rabies by a licensed veterinarian, who shall provide the owner of the dog or the custodian of the domesticated cat with a certificate of vaccination.  The vaccine used shall be licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture for use in that species.

Endorsing Paul Garrett for the Maysville District Supervisor and Harry W. Bryant for James River District Supervisor

As you know, I have previously announced that I will not seek re-election this year due to new opportunities that have been afforded to me. This means that someone new must run for election for the Maysville District seat in Central Buckingham, one that deserves the best representation for not only the district, but on the Board of Supervisors.

Paul Garrett, who is running as an Independent—not a Democrat nor a Republican—is running, and I fully endorse him. Paul, a former longtime public school teacher and an avid hunter and fisherman, lives on Troublesome Creek Road, and has lived in Buckingham his entire life. Being a former educator, he understands the needs of our schools and what it takes to prepare our youth for a successful livelihood as they build their lives here. Investing in public schools are of the utmost importance to Paul, and that is the paramount reason I ran for public office. I have known Paul for many years and he is the best candidate to serve you and your families in the Maysville District. Paul will represent you in the same manner I have with constant constituent engagement, knocking on your door, writing you, following up with you, calling your telephone, and being YOUR VOICE on the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors. Paul understands the importance of constituent relations, investing in public education, law enforcement, public infrastructure, economic development, working with VDOT for your roads, and, most importantly, working with his fellow County Supervisors to seek compromise and see good things happen for Buckingham County. Early voting begins soon, and please considering voting for Paul Garrett for Maysville District Supervisor. You will be hearing from him and myself soon!

I have also endorsed incumbent James River District Supervisor, District 5 Supervisor Harry W. Bryant Jr. You can find more on why I am supporting Supervisor Bryant here: https://milesformaysville.com/2023/09/22/special-edition-of-the-maysville-voice-endorsing-supervisor-harry-w-bryant-jr-as-experience-counts/

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.

Jordan

Thomas Jordan Miles III

Member, Buckingham County Board of Supervisors

District Four Supervisor (Maysville)

434-390-7023 

PO Box 188 

Buckingham, Virginia 23921 

www.MilesforMaysville.com

Special Edition of The Maysville Voice: Endorsing Supervisor Harry W. Bryant Jr. as Experience Counts

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.

As you know, I am happy to have endorse who I know will be my successor, Paul Garrett, a staunch supporter of public education, and other core services, such as law enforcement, solid waste, safe roads, supporting our county employees, economic development efforts, diverse revenue streams, and being fiscally conservative with taxpayer’s dollars.

During this installment, I focus on the Supervisor representing the James River District/District 5, Supervisor Harry W. Bryant, Jr.

I join Chairman Joe N. Chambers Jr. in endorsing Harry Bryant (Independent) for re-election. Chairman Chambers did so last night at the NAACP Candidates Forum and I am very proud to join him.

For many years, he has represented my “old home” of Glenmore, where I was raised. My family has stood with his family for many generations, notably, my grandfather, L.L. “Dick” Miles, who, along with Harry, were integral in establishing the Glenmore Volunteer Fire Department, where Harry remains a member. Harry has given so much to his district and its people, not only in his years of service to the Board of Supervisors, serving as past Chairman and on numerous key committees, but as a past volunteer founding member of the Glenmore Rescue Squad.

Supervisor Bryant, who serves with me on the Committee on the Gold Mining Study, has been a steadfast supporter of fiscal conservativism (he voted with many of us in lowering your real estate tax rate in 2020 due to COVID-19), supporting our public schools, renovating the Glenmore Rescue Squad Building to serve his district for better health outcomes, supporting law enforcement, working with VDOT to improve many roads in his district, working to expand broadband access across his district, and much more. He and I were among the first boots on the ground to visit the site of the gold mine exploration.

If you vote to re-elect Supervisor Harry W. Bryant Jr., your vote will be one for added value for someone who will work to represent the diverse values of the James River District.

Contact Me

Should you have any questions, issues, or concerns regarding any county matter, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Jordan

Thomas Jordan Miles III

PO Box 188

Buckingham, VA 23921

434-390-7023

jmiles@buckinghamcounty.virginia.gov

The Maysville Voice: Upcoming Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting: Public Hearing on Tax Stabilization Ordinance, Cell Tower Zoning Intro, VDOT Matters, and Lots of More News!

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.

Some topics we will be considering or hearing about during our meeting on Monday include: A zoning introduction regarding a 199-foot monopole cell phone tower in the Axtell community; a public hearing to modify the Tax Stabilization for the Elderly and Disabled Ordinance (increasing the dollar amounts of assets and incomes as to enable more people to become eligible for relief); several presentations in honor and in memoriam (Varsity Baseball team, the late Jane Poulter, the late Rebecca H. Bowling, and honoring Lena Patton); consideration of changes to the Solar Policy, potential pay raises for School Bus Drivers; and much more.

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, Sept. 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.

In Other News Around the County

  • On Monday, we observe the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11/01 (also known as Patriot Day) attacks on our nation’s soil—events that impacted each of our lives in different ways. The Student Government Association of Buckingham County High School will be honoring those who give back in the community in light of this anniversary during a ceremony on Monday morning.
  • I have been asked to keynote the 50th Anniversary Gala for Crossroads Community Services Board this Saturday evening. This event will mark the culmination of 50 years of creating support systems for those who deal with mental health, substance use, developmental disorders, and intellectual disorders. Crossroads CSB’s leadership team and great, hardworking staff help so many on a daily basis in removing the stigmas that come with these matters. I am proud to represent Buckingham County on this Board, alongside my neighbor, Carter Allen.
  • The Buckingham Chamber of Commerce recently held its annual Photo Contest, with many great photos submitted and many great photos earning awards! We have some great photographer in our county. See more photos and follow the Chamber here: https://www.facebook.com/chambercharlie12/. The Chamber of Commerce celebrates our community and our businesses in our monthly meetings, awards, events, and more! Join for only $40 per year by calling 434-983-2372.
  • Troublesome Creek Medicine, owned and operated by Chris Hucks, who resides in the Maysville District, recently was awarded the Buckingham Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month Award! Hucks’ business is wildly popular, and I am glad he is following his passion of creating healthier communities across the county! Congratulations to Chris and his staff and family.
  • There will be a sculpture dedication at the Buckingham County Public Library entrance for the new sculpture on Sunday, Sept. 17 at 2-4 pm. Please try to attend.
  • The new speed readers on the East and West ends of the Courthouse Village are most certainly making a difference. I drive in the village and jog the sidewalks daily and I have seen that motorists are going slower and following the 35 MPH speed limit.

Endorsing Paul Garrett for the Maysville District Supervisor

As you know, I have previously announced that I will not seek re-election this year due to new opportunities that have been afforded to me. This means that someone new must run for election for the Maysville District seat in Central Buckingham, one that deserves the best representation for not only the district, but on the Board of Supervisors.

Paul Garrett, who is running as an Independent—not a Democrat nor a Republican—is running, and I fully endorse him. Paul, a former longtime public school teacher and an avid hunter and fisherman, lives on Troublesome Creek Road, and has lived in Buckingham his entire life. Being a former educator, he understands the needs of our schools and what it takes to prepare our youth for a successful livelihood as they build their lives here. Investing in public schools are of the utmost importance to Paul, and that is the paramount reason I ran for public office. I have known Paul for many years and he is the best candidate to serve you and your families in the Maysville District. Paul will represent you in the same manner I have with constant constituent engagement, knocking on your door, writing you, following up with you, calling your telephone, and being YOUR VOICE on the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors. Paul understands the importance of constituent relations, investing in public education, law enforcement, public infrastructure, economic development, working with VDOT for your roads, and, most importantly, working with his fellow County Supervisors to seek compromise and see good things happen for Buckingham County. Early voting begins soon, and please considering voting for Paul Garrett for Maysville District Supervisor. You will be hearing from him and myself soon!

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.

Jordan

Thomas Jordan Miles III

Member, Buckingham County Board of Supervisors

District Four Supervisor (Maysville)
434-390-7023 

13170 West James Anderson Highway 

PO Box 188 

Buckingham, Virginia 23921 

www.MilesforMaysville.com

The Maysville Voice: Upcoming Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting and an Endorsement for Paul Garrett for Maysville District Supervisor

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.

Some topics we will be considering or hearing about during our meeting on this Monday include: A presentation of a resolution honoring and memorizing the late Dwight Christian, honoring the Varsity Baseball Team for their successes, an update from County Registrar Ginger Chisea, a public hearing regarding a 199’ monopole cell phone tower, a budget amendment update from the School Board, consideration of amending the Ordinance Concerning the Elderly and Disabled, and updates on numerous other matters.

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, Aug. 14, 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.

Endorsing Paul Garrett for the Maysville District Supervisor

As you know, I have previously announced that I will not seek re-election this year due to new opportunities that have been afforded to me. This means that someone new must run for election for the Maysville District seat in Central Buckingham, one that deserves the best representation for not only the district, but on the Board of Supervisors.

Paul Garrett, who is running as an Independent—not a Democrat nor a Republican—is running, and I fully endorse him. Paul, a former longtime public school teacher and an avid hunter and fisherman, lives on Troublesome Creek Road, and has lived in Buckingham his entire life. Being a former educator, he understands the needs of our schools and what it takes to prepare our youth for a successful livelihood as they build their lives here. Investing in public schools are of the utmost importance to Paul, and that is the paramount reason I ran for public office. I have known Paul for many years and he is the best candidate to serve you and your families in the Maysville District. Paul will represent you in the same manner I have with constant constituent engagement, knocking on your door, writing you, following up with you, calling your telephone, and being YOUR VOICE on the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors.

Paul understands the importance of constituent relations, investing in public education, law enforcement, public infrastructure, economic development, working with VDOT for your roads, and, most importantly, working with his fellow County Supervisors to seek compromise and see good things happen for Buckingham County. Early voting begins soon, and please considering voting for Paul Garrett for Maysville District Supervisor. You will be hearing from him and myself soon!

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.

Jordan

Thomas Jordan Miles III

Member, Buckingham County Board of Supervisors

District Four Supervisor (Maysville)
434-390-7023 

13170 West James Anderson Highway 

PO Box 188 

Buckingham, Virginia 23921 

www.MilesforMaysville.com

The Maysville Voice: Upcoming Monday, July 10, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting; Light Load; Two Public Hearings, Honoring the late Dwight Christian, Zoning Introduction, Proposed Change in New Water Connection Fees, etc.

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.

Some topics we will be considering or hearing about during our meeting on this Monday include: A presentation of a resolution honoring and memorizing the late Dwight Christian; a public hearing regarding amending the County Water Ordinance to increase the residential water connection rate; a public hearing regarding a Zoning Text Amendment and Special Use Permit at 59 Gold Hill Elementary School Road in New Canton regarding a private recreational facility; introduction of a Special Use Permit for a 199’ monopole cell tower on Holland Road; and consideration of setting a more affordable and equitable rental rates for nonprofits who wish to use the County Community Center.

We will also be discussing VDOT matters (I always welcome your roadway issues), a potential appointment/reappointment to the Industrial Development Authority, and consideration of $175,000 in grant funds toward our EMS Department.

For months, I have been advocating for our local nonprofit organizations and entities that should be able to use and Community Center for less money than out-of-town organizations. The time is now for the Board to approve the new, lower rates.

As for the proposed increase for residential connections, the last time we changed the rates was 2002. As a member of the Utilities Committee, I support this increase in connection fees. The cost of doing business since 2002 has increased substantially, and since then, our water users have been getting a great deal on new water connections—and they still will under the new rate. While we are not trying to make money on new connection fees, we do not want to lose money for connections. It is the recommendation from the Utilities Committee to increase the sewer and water connection fees to $3,000 per residential connections, and this is a reasonable fee, which is one-time for new connections.

Our upcoming Board of Supervisors regular meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 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. I encourage you to come and speak to us regarding issues of importance to you.

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.

Jordan

Thomas Jordan Miles III

Member, Buckingham County Board of Supervisors

District Four Supervisor (Maysville)
434-390-7023 

PO Box 188 

Buckingham, Virginia 23921 

www.MilesforMaysville.com

The Maysville Voice: Upcoming Monday, June 12, 2023 Board of Supervisors Meeting: Zoning Requests, Department and Finance Considerations & More

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.

Some topics we will be considering or hearing about during our meeting on this Monday include: Updates from our Economic Development Committee, which I co-chair; two zoning matters: one including setting a public hearing for zoning text amendment and special use permit for a private recreational facility on U.S. Route 15 and confirming that the Rosney Creek Solar LLC is in conformity with the Comprehensive Plan; consideration of an appointment to the Social Services Board; several Emergency Management Services (EMS) appropriations; considering a request from Straight Street two waive the hookup fees for water/sewer; two requests to use the County Community Center; scheduling a public hearing to amend the Water and Sewer Ordinance; considering bids to construct restrooms at the Community Park behind General Dollar on Main Street; and consideration of sending the Tax Stabilization for the Elderly and Disabled Ordinance to the Committee on Finance for potential amendments.

Our upcoming Board of Supervisors regular meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 12, 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.

Join us for our Comprehensive Plan Community Meeting!

Buckingham-Dillwyn Garden Club’s 90th Anniversary on Saturday!

DATE/TIME: June 10, 2023; 12:00pm-2:00pm

LOCATION: Buckingham County Community Center

ADDRESS: 16268 N. James Madison Hwy. Dillwyn, VA 23936

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.

Jordan

Thomas Jordan Miles III

Member, Buckingham County Board of Supervisors

District Four Supervisor (Maysville)
434-390-7023 

13170 West James Anderson Highway 

PO Box 188 

Buckingham, Virginia 23921 

www.MilesforMaysville.com

Statement from Supervisor Thomas Jordan Miles III on Dismissal of Suit Today and Fraudulent Allegations Debunked

A civil suit filed in Buckingham Circuit Court–which involved two Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests by Buckingham County Supervisor Thomas Jordan Miles III–came to an end on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

Acting in the spirit of cooperation and in allowing the Electoral Board and Interim Registrar to focus and prepare for November’s elections and hire a permanent Registrar and Director of Elections, Miles, who filed suit as a private citizen, not in his role as a County Supervisor, asked the court to dismiss the suit.

“While the responses to my requests could be considered insufficient, I want to put this suit behind us to afford the Electoral Board the time and energy it needs to be fully prepared for the November election and stabilize itself and its operations, all of which are essential to democracy in Buckingham,” Miles said.

One of the FOIA responses proved a peddled claim by the leader of the Buckingham County Republican Party that 21 percent of early votes in the November 2022 election were cast by non-residents was false. As alluded to in Buckingham Circuit Court today, the response to each point in the FOIA request was “the requested records could not be found or do not exist.” 

The documents Miles requested included copies of all applications for absentee ballots in the Nov. 8, 2022 election that were determined before the absentee ballot was sent out to have been fraudulent or defective, absentee ballots were cast in the November election that were issued improperly or that were based on fraudulent applications for absentee ballots, and public records that mention such claims. 

None could be found, according to an email from the Interim Registrar.

“We knew all along that what was being spread was nothing but another one of this small faction’s fairy tales,” said Miles, who sued the Electoral Board over mishandling his FOIA requests and open government requests. “The responses by the new Interim Registrar prove that this is more fake news that the Chairman of the Republican Party in Buckingham wants people to believe as she leads the chaos that continues.”

“Dear Buckingham County Republican Committee and Friends,” Buckingham Republican Party Chairman Ramona Christian wrote in an email, which included the press release regarding the 21 percent falsehood. “I just received this article from the EPEC, The Election Process Education Corporation. I thought this was very interesting as part of it concerns our own Maynard Ritchie’s School Board election. At our meeting next week, we will discuss it further.”

The press release began stating that “Electoral Process Education Corporation (EPEC), a non-profit 501c (3) that promotes voter participation and public education of election technology, has found that 21% of the early (absentee) ballots cast in Virginia’s Buckingham County came from non-residents of the county.”

It continues, “Given the margin of victory of 9 votes for a School Board race, had the 356 nonresident votes been rejected to vote in their own county, it is reasonable to ask how the ballots were allowed to be counted.”

EPEC stated it “reached out to the Buckingham County Board of Directors for comment,” though there is no such entity.  

“This is simply another example of the efforts to mindlessly degrade our open, free, and fair elections process in Buckingham County,” said Miles. To my friends and neighbors, just because you hear or see it does not mean it is true. Do your research and check the facts. Just as this small faction pushed out former Registrar Lindsey Taylor and pulled in lies, they will continue to perpetuate falsehoods until we call them out.”
—
Thomas Jordan Miles III

District Four Supervisor (Maysville)

434-390-7023

13170 West James Anderson Highway

PO Box 188

Buckingham, Virginia 23921

www.MilesforMaysville.com

Special Edition of The Maysville Voice: Update on Court Case Involving Electoral Board, Endorsing Supervisor Gilliam, Progress of the Economic Development Committee, and More

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.

Update on Lawsuit Involving Electoral Board and Voter Registration Office

On this past Friday at 9 AM, acting in my role as a private citizen, NOT in my role as a County Supervisor, I appeared alongside my legal counsel before a Circuit Court Judge regarding my suit against the Electoral Board and Interim Registrar pertaining to two Open Government/Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests that were sent to the Electoral Board and previous Registrar (who was fired last Tuesday).

This lawsuit has put the Electoral Board on notice that this community is fed up with meetings of one person without a quorum where the former Registrar was hired and where the sole member of the Electoral Board made themselves the Chairman, past questionable hiring practices, former staff treating the public with utter disrespect, the office not swiftly certifying candidates for office, and the Electoral Board struggling to govern for all the people of our county. All of the preceding examples are signs of bad governance, and it is my hope that my lawsuit will change that for the better. Another example bad governance is what happened most recently: allowing a citizen to sign up another citizen — who was not in attendance at the Electoral Board meeting and happens to be the leader of this radical faction — to speak before the Board. This is against their Public Comment Policy, which has changed at least three times since January.

My ultimate hope is that the Electoral Board and their staff will work diligently to regain the trust of the public, notably the poll workers they need to help oversee fair and open elections in Buckingham County—which we have had for many, many years. Do not let these fairy tale claims of fraudulent elections, which have been peddled by the former Interim Registrar and Chairman of the Republican Party, go unchecked.

The two FOIA requests were for documents that should exist and should be easy to fulfill. The first request was for meeting minutes, meeting notices, and other clerical documents that pertain to meetings, emails, correspondence, etc. The second requested information pertaining to, what the Chairman of the local Republican Party was widely distributing, that a questionable outside group stated that 21 percent of all mail-in ballots in the November 2022 election came from voters who reside outside of Buckingham County. Though an independent investigation found that this was more “fake news” that this small faction has been peddling for months, I sought to actually examine the documents that could debunk this fraudulent claim.

Though an extension was granted to the ex-Registrar, my requests went ignored and decried and were not met, and I was threatened with a “convenience fee” charge of $200, which is illegal, and the total bill for the requests totaled more than $700—again, while not providing the requested documents which should exist.

This was the reason behind my lawsuit to seek those documents since the Registrar’s Office was unable to fulfill my requests. In tandem, with the termination of the former Interim Registrar, a new, experienced, and “apolitical” Interim Registrar has been named, and parties to the lawsuit have agreed that before our next court date, which is 10 AM on June 6, the new Interim Registrar would work to fulfill the requests. I welcome this as good news and believe the new Interim Registrar is working in good faith.

During the Friday Emergency Electoral Board meeting, the Board agreed that the position of the permanent Registrar will be advertised on a wide platform, including The Farmville Herald, the County Website, a statewide Electoral Board website and on a platform which is visible to all Registrars and Assistant Registrars across the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Here are some links to the news coverage this issue that a small faction started last winter:

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/virginias-buckingham-county-feels-toll-election-denialism-rcna83319

‘We need some time’: Buckingham board responds to Miles’ lawsuit
https://www.virginiamercury.com/2023/05/09/buckingham-electoral-board-fires-republican-registrar-after-less-than-a-month-in-the-job/
Buckingham supervisor as private citizen to file suit against county electoral board

Endorsing Supervisor Gilliam for Election

Supervisor Gilliam, far left, stands with Supervisor Miles and awardees of the Fall 2022 Clean Up Campaign.

Since he has been in office, District Two Supervisor Cameron D. Gilliam, who I am proud to call a friend, has stood up for public education—which is near and dear to me—both in recognition and in funding. He also has supported public safety, public infrastructure (serving with me on the Water and Sewer Committee), investing in youth recreational opportunities, our rescue squads, fire departments, and supporting small businesses. He’s also on the Anti-Litter Task Force, which I am proud to serve on. Having owned and operated a small business, he understands and can read a ledger, and, most importantly, understands the local government budget process and how to fund core services for our constituents and how to negotiate in business and budgetary affairs. Supervisor Gilliam, who I have been proud to work with on many projects, and I have not always seen eye to eye on issues, but we have been able to agree to disagree — and not be disagreeable, which is needed now more than ever in halls of government. Representing District Two, he now represents parts of the Old Maysville District, thanks to redistricting, including the Route 60 East corridor, Rosney and Red Roads, Camden Street, and many other areas. For those of you who live in these areas and in his district, I am asking that you put the same trust into Supervisor Gilliam as I have. He has my full endorsement and my support as we slowly approach this November Election.

Spring 2023 Litter Clean Up Celebration Held Saturday

During Historic Buckingham Inc.’s annual Mayfest celebration, the Anti-Littler Task Force held its Spring Clean Up Celebration, honoring the top three groups who picked up litter along Buckingham’s roadways. During this campaign, we saw 268 bags of litter picked up off our roadways, only eight bags shy of the Fall 2022 campaign. To date, the campaigns, since Spring of 2021 when this effort was restarted, have seen more than 1,220 bags of litter picked up, all thanks to our wonderful volunteers!

Congratulations to St. Thomas Aquinas as the first place winner with 25 brothers picking up 110 bags of trash and many tires! Their efforts helped to beautify parts of Route 20, Ranson Road, and St. Andrews, Howardsville, Glenmore and Goughtown Roads. Second place goes to Buckingham County Democratic Committee. Eight people on this team picked up 38 bags of trash along sections of Howardsville, Logan, and Mountain View roads. Third place goes to Fork Union Baptist Church where 14 members picked up 34 bags of trash along Dixie Hill Road.

Shawn Miller, Buckingham Branch Rail Road, Team 602, The Buckingham Lions Club (of which I am a member), Cindy Cooke, Liz Jones, Kent and Mary Bauman, Boxley Corporation, and Mulberry Grove Baptist Church also participated, including District Two Supervisor Gilliam. Many thanks and congratulations to all on helping beautify Buckingham County!

Other Updates:

  • I had the honor of introducing the 2023 Miss Buckingham Court, along with the 2023 and inaugural Virginia Miss Agritourisim, Jenna Oliver, during the Mayfest Celebration on Saturday. It was a pleasure to meeting them, I am proud of these young people and young adults who bring great pride to our county!
  • I continue to actively monitor the work being performed by BrightSpeed/CenturyLink along the Route 60 Corridor and I continue to seek specific information as to this work which has led to several questions by my constituents, buy myself as well. I will keep you updated on this matter.
  • I continue to receive VDOT road issues from my constituents. Please do not hesitate to call, email, or text me if you see an issue with a road in the Maysville District. As of this writing, today, VDOT has been very responsive to our request for repairs and service.
  • The Economic Development Committee continues to meet regularly. We held a meeting on last Wednesday, where we discussed more options for potential uses of the Industrial Park Property, how to better market the property, and uses of the property that would be congruent to the wishes and needs of the community. The Board of Supervisors has tasked this committee, which I proudly Co-Chair alongside Supervisor Don Matthews, to seek out ways of marketing the property for business, industrial, and other uses.

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.

Jordan

Thomas Jordan Miles III

Member, Buckingham County Board of Supervisors

District Four Supervisor (Maysville)
434-390-7023 

13170 West James Anderson Highway 

PO Box 188 

Buckingham, Virginia 23921 

www.MilesforMaysville.com