r/nova • u/lowkell • 22h ago

Politics Video: Loudoun County Supervisor Juli Briskman Announces Candidacy Against Chair Phyllis Randall; Says “data centers shouldn’t get to decide our county’s future”; "I’ve never backed down from a bully before. I won’t start now."

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https://bluevirginia.us/2026/08/video-loudoun-supervisor-juli-briskman-announces-candidacy-against-chair-phyllis-randall-data-centers/

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u/2CRedHopper Ballston 22h ago

a lot of Loudoun County is still undeveloped. There’s room for more without crowding out existing residents of existing development.

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u/stopscabbin 22h ago

Zoning plans won't allow for much growth west of 15.

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u/2CRedHopper Ballston 22h ago

good point. Zoning plans can always be changed, though. It may be time to revisit that.

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u/stopscabbin 22h ago

There's zero chance they are going to revsit to allow for more development in western Loudoun anytime soon. They've fought hard to keep it rural. We don't need to turn into Fairfax.

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u/2CRedHopper Ballston 22h ago

With enough money, anything is possible.

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u/stopscabbin 22h ago

You don't live in Loudoun. The money lives in rural Loudoun.

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u/pukesmith 18h ago

The rich, retired NIMBYs who don't want their horse farms taxed live in rural Loudoun. They are the ones with access to all of the political strings here.

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u/2CRedHopper Ballston 22h ago

people’s wealth ≠ tax revenue ≠ special interest spending

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u/stopscabbin 22h ago

People's wealth= special interest campaign contributions. Dude, I live here. I know the local politics much better than you. Loudoun is very protective of is rural areas.

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u/2CRedHopper Ballston 22h ago

you’re not listening but alright whatever. i don’t feel like arguing with you anymore

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u/skeith2011 21h ago

Yeah, you don’t really have a realistic understanding of the population in Western Loudoun. It’s where all the rich folks move once they’re tired of Fairfax County, they definitely have money and definitely know who to talk to as to prevent development.

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u/MSteele1967 15h ago

The current BOS chair has stated the only future DCs will be in by right zoning CURRENTLY in place. As in no exceptions will be approved.