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Stevens Miller's Idea of Leaving a Legacy
So, how would you want to be remembered when you leave office? Would you want to be remembered for standing up for the people by fighting for what’s right or would you rather be remembered for improving the community at large?
The Loudoun Times asked each member on the Loudoun Board of Supervisors what their goals are for the remainder of their term. Stevens Miller wants to be remembered for a sign ordinance.
““If there’s nothing else that I leave behind as a supervisor, it’s a sign ordinance that is rational and reasonable,” said Miller, who is running for Virginia’s House of Delegates against Del. Tom Rust (R-Sterling).
Wow! A sign ordinance…that’s ambitious.
The Loudoun Planning Commission Manifesto Continues On…
Last week, I mentioned about the Planning Commission manifesto that is taking place in Loudoun County. Well, I have decided to follow up with that post, and yes, there is more to this than what meets the eye.
Today, I would like to focus on an e-mail that was sent on June 25, 2009 from Sandra Chaloux, Dulles Planning Commissioner to the Catoctin Planning Commissioner that indicates her absence from a board meeting.
From:
To:
Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:59:38 -0400
Subject: TONIGHT’S PC WORK SESSION
Erin,I don’t think I am going to go to the PC CTP work session tonight. No quorum tonight probably means no CTP PC public hearing in July.
Sandra
Now, why would Ms. Chaloux decide to abruptly announce her absence? Could it be that she was angered by the previous Planning Commission meeting, where a previous motion that she had made to delay the July hearing was denied? Whatever the reasoning behind Ms. Chaloux’s abrupt absence, there is indication that this particular hearing had no quorum due to an e-mail that was sent to several Planning Commission members urging them not to show up for a hearing that was to begin adopting a draft recommendation. According to Leesburg Today, the Planning Commission was scheduled to meet three times a week, along with Saturday mornings to review the Countywide Transportation Plan. The Board of Supervisors set a deadline to have the Planning Commission’s revised plan by September.
In the meantime, I guess we will see what happens on July 21, when the Board of Supervisors takes up the scheduling issues. However, I am still asking, is it ethical or right for a county employee to be absent from their appointed duties and still receive compensation?
The Loudoun Planning Commission Manifesto
Right now, scandal is brewing in Loudoun County, and no doubt, FOIA requests are being filed into why a planning commission member from the Dulles District sent an e-mail asking other board members not to show up at a meeting to discuss countywide transportation. The Loudoun Times-Mirror was the first to report about this scandal on July 1st after a June 25th hearing was postponed due to not having the necessary amount of participants to call a quorum. The same thing happened on June 27th. This meeting was discussing a transportation plan that would have created new roads in Loudoun, and now, it has been delayed until next quarter. Sounds odd, doesn’t it? Considering that the planning commission member in question was involved in an anti-growth environmental group.
For several days, there have been numerous statements that have been released regarding this email. Sterling Supervisor Eugene Delgaudio released a statement that appeared in the Loudoun Times Mirror on Thursday, July 2, 2009. Delgaudio said:
“Anyone who orchestrates the disbanding of any government meeting or causes a meeting to be cancelled through any effort is to be condemned. I ask the board of supervisors to investigate and find out exactly how 2 separate meetings of the Planning Commission failed to achieve a quorum and that the board of supervisors, if necessary restore a sense of confidence that the Planning Commission continues to function.
In response to the statement made by some that “its only two meetings” and “the transportation plan can wait until September”, I can only state that as far as my position: it is intolerable and not acceptable for anyone to purposely encourage dereliction in their duty to perform their responsibilities at scheduled meetings.
Additionally, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, Scott York filed a FOIA request with Sandra Chaloux, the Dulles District Transportation Planning Board Member(Both the Washington Examiner and Loudoun Times Mirror have each filed a FOIA request as well into this matter) requesting any e-mails that she may have sent regarding the Planning Commission’s work session on the Countywide Transportation Plan.
This scandal only continues to unfold, but there are some questions that rise from this so-called manifesto. Is it illegal to tell a county employee not to show up to work (unless he or she has been terminated)? Can a county appointee or employee purposely not show up for a meeting, so there is not a quorum of members there to conduct a meeting? If anything, this is a shady way to govern.
Miller attacks local non-profit…for being Christian
Recently, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Finance, Government Services, and Operations Committee was looking to review whether or not to assess service charges on organizations who are exempt from paying property taxes, after meeting with county financial staffers. Although they decided not to pursue this option, one supervisor wanted to attack a non profit for discriminating on the basis of religion, because they only served Christians.
According to Leesburg Today, Dulles Supervisor Stevens Miller wanted to look into whether the Prison Fellowship Ministries Foundation was still eligible for the tax exemption status, due to only serving Christians. The other Supervisors disputed this inquiry. If this move by Miller were considered, this could impact other organizations with similar missions.
What does Miller have against a foundation that ministers to those who have done wrong and wants to transform them?
Way to Stay Classy, Stevens Miller!
Yesterday, one of my commenters, Dulles Voter, informed me of another Stevens Miller story that I had to share and verified through two other additional reliable sources.
Recently, our Carpetbagger of the year, Stevens Miller was at a fundraiser for John Bell, who is running against Bob Marshall in the 13th District. Ironically, this is the same district where Miller owns his home and represents as a member of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors (which raises the question: Why didn’t Miller challenge Marshall?). While at the event, Miller started to seek donations for his own campaign and was asked to leave.
I previously wrote about how Miller was kicked out of the Herndon Festival for politicking, ignored for speaking at a fundraising event featuring Bill Clinton in his new district, and now, he was kicked out of a private home at a fundraiser for another candidate by trying to raise money for his own campaign. I can’t wait to see what Stevens Miller will do next.
What is with getting kicked out of places, Stevens Miller?
Wow, I just heard something through the grapevine that was quite hilarious over the weekend. Stevens Miller got kicked out of the Herndon Festival. Why, you ask? Miller did not have a booth at this famous festival, and he decided to politick outside the venue, only to be asked to leave. I have to ask Miller this question. Herndon Festival is a noted event that every serious politician has a presence at, so why did you not reserve a booth?
I guess the theme of getting kicked out of places is a common place with Stevens Miller. First, the Clinton event in Herndon, and now, the Herndon Festival. I guess it’s just not your day, Stevens.
Ouch, that's gotta hurt!
Wow, this is not good. At a recent Terry McAuliffe Rally featuring Bill Clinton, it appears that Stevens Miller, who is running for Delegate in the 86th District, was not given speaking privileges at an event held in his district. Instead, Delegate Ken Plum, who represents the 36th spoke to the audience instead, while Miller did not speak to those in his own “home” (not technically…read previous Miller posts to get the full scoop on the Carpetbagger of the Year) district.
Is that all you got, Stevens Miller?
The next stop in the Adventures of Carpetbagging saga takes us back to the real reason Stevens Miller took it upon himself to pack up his belongings and move into the 86th District. The magic reason: the Septic System issue, which according to the Loudoun Times may get funding.
Now, I have to ask whether or not Stevens Miller will address any other issues, or will he become a “one issue” type of candidate. Of course, there are several issues for him to address, but the real question is will he bother.
Things keep getting better…
No, I am not talking about the TV commercial that features this jingle. I am talking about the next part of the Stevens Miller saga. Yes, our favorite carpetbagging candidate has just had another embarrassing mishap once again. This time, it involves a road trip to Richmond, where Miller could personally lobby against Delegate Tom Rust’s septic system bill, only to find out that Governor Tim Kaine signed the bill and used his powers to strengthen the bill.
I keep asking myself this question: Why is Miller still in this race? After all, Miller made the septic system bill the premise behind his race, and now with Governor Kaine’s support, we are left to question this even more.
Takin' Care of Business…Miller Style
Well, Stevens Miller would like to think that he’s taking care of business. Hmmm….really. I guess fantasy world is treating him well.
Reality is…Miller isn’t taking care of business at all. You see, on March 12th, Miller voted to cut staff at the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development. Then, on April 1st, Raytheon announced a deal to move to Loudoun County. Sounds odd, doesn’t it? Miller voted to lay off the very people who were working to bring 1,400 jobs to Loudoun County and fill 600,000 feet of vacant office space.
Wow, I am left asking myself if he knew about the deal or didn’t it matter to him. Another question: Wasn’t Miller supposed to be on the County’s Economic Development Commission?
Stay tuned for a preview in our next episode…
