Orange County
Orange County borders Albemarle County to the northeast. It is named after William IV, Prince of Orange. [1]
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In 2016, the county discussed the idea of creating a specialized Montpelier zoning district of about 2,000 acres that would allow for more agri-tourism events and would bring certain uses at Montpelier up to code. The idea was dropped in January 2017. [2]
A portion of Albemarle County's Preddy Creek Park is within Orange County. On September 11, 2018, the Board of Supervisors will consider a special use permit to allow it to open. [3]
In December 2019, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to terminate county administrator Bryan David. [4]
Gordonsville and Orange are two towns in Orange County.
Attractions
Election 2019
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In the race for Commonwealth's Attorney, S. Page Higginbotham III lost to incumbent Diana Wheeler O'Connell by 28 votes. Higginbotham has officially asked for a recount. [5] O'Connell prevailed in a recount. [6]
External links
References
- ↑ Web. History of County, Government website, Orange County, Virgini, retrieved November 13, 2017.
- ↑ Web. Montpelier suspends zoning district discussion, Amber Galaviz, News Article, January 26, 2017, retrieved September 12, 2018.
- ↑ Web. County hosts Preddy Creek Park SUP hearing, Amber Galaviz, News Article, Orange County Review, September 7, 2018, retrieved September 9, 2018.
- ↑ Web. Orange supervisors terminate county administrator's employment, Staff reports, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, December 19, 2019, retrieved December 18, 2019. Print. December 20, 2019 page A3.
- ↑ Web. Higginbotham requests recount in Orange commonwealth's attorney election, Orange County Review Staff, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, November 23, 2019, retrieved November 24, 2019. Print. November 24, 2019 page A3.
- ↑ Web. Orange County Commonwealth's Attorney O'Connell prevails in recount, Hillary Holladay, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, December 14, 2019, retrieved December 23, 2019. Print. December 15, 2019 page A2.