Government, good or bad, is something that we feel. We feel it when we pull out of our driveways and sit in traffic. We feel it when our kids go to overcrowded schools. We feel it when we open our tax bills and wonder what exactly we’re paying for. And we feel it when we look around our neighborhoods and realize the places we love are being slowly chipped away…… Read more
Fairfax County’s local government recently announced that it would begin addressing grass complaints. If a neighbor’s grass is taller than 12 inches in height, we’re now encouraged to call Big Brother, who will then “investigate” these law-breakers and then fine them for lawn services. The impetus of such a ridiculous regulation, generally under the domain of a nosy, intrusive neighborhood homeowners’ association, is unclear…… Read more
On April 9, Fairfax County Public Schools’ superintendent, Michelle Reid, summoned two dozen students from 24 high schools to the district’s headquarters to lecture them about her budget preferences. Reid has a history of promoting a political agenda to manipulate students. Last month, for example, she supported a Women’s History Month display hanging in West Springfield High School beginning with “A is for abortion,” accompanied by the image of a coat hanger…… Read more
NRB president & CEO Troy A. Miller’s latest opinion piece featured in NEWSMAX Opinion, AM Radio in Danger: Defending AM Radio is About Preserving Access to Free Information stated, “We’re living in a time where free speech, particularly for faith-based voices, are being threatened. That’s why I’m proud to champion the ‘AM for Every Vehicle Act.'”… Read more
A shooting threat rattled Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (“TJ”) last week, EdNews Virginia has learned. On May 1, TJ Principal Ann Bonitatibus alerted families via email: “Late this morning, we were made aware of graffiti in a school restroom that threatens a shooting at the school on ‘Thursday.’ We have notified the Office of Safety and Security and the Fairfax County Police who have responded and are actively investigating.”… Read more
Opinion Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of News Talk 105.9 WMAL. Any content provided by bloggers, authors, or other publications are their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.… Read more
By: Andrew Loposser, Luisa Guerra-Young and Matthew Hurtt As Republican leaders in Northern Virginia, we are deeply disappointed by Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin’s proposal to commit nearly $1.5 billion in state funds to subsidize billionaire Ted Leonsis’ relocation of the Washington Capitals and Wizards to Potomac Yard. As residents living just a few miles from…… Read more
As a mother raising children in Loudoun County and a candidate for Congress in VA-10, I am gravely concerned about the safety and well-being of our youth.… Read more
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Brian Landrum | August 15, 2025
Government, good or bad, is something that we feel. We feel it when we pull out of our driveways and sit in traffic. We feel it when our kids go to overcrowded schools. We feel it when we open our tax bills and wonder what exactly we’re paying for. And we feel it when we look around our neighborhoods and realize the places we love are being slowly chipped away.
That’s not how it’s supposed to be. Government shouldn’t be something we put up with. It should be something that works for us – something that respects our values, respects our way of life, and respects the promises made to the families who built our communities.
Good government puts residents first.
People didn’t move here where I live to settle in a concrete jungle. They moved to Haymarket because they fell in love with the beauty of Prince William County — the winding roads, the open fields, the small-town character, the quiet neighborhoods.
When you buy a home, and especially when you grow up in one, it’s not just your property — it very intentionally becomes your way of life. A school district. A commute. A community feel. It’s a commitment. And government should treat it like one.
When new homes go up, they should look and feel like they belong. That means keeping high-density projects away from low-density areas, preserving community character, and making sure new developments match or complement the lifestyles of those that already exist.
Too often, our Boards of Supervisors acts as though they can rip up that contract any time they want. Rezoning neighborhoods behind closed doors. Dumping dense development next to rural roads. Ignoring the residents in favor of the developers who fund their campaigns. Enough is enough.
Residents deserve local government that honors the commitment families made when they chose to make their home. That treats their investment – and their trust – with respect. That means listening. That means accountability. And it means remembering that every decision they make has real consequences for real people.
Good government isn’t complicated. It’s honest. It’s responsive. And it puts residents first. If we can get back to that – if we can make local government work for the people who elect it – we’ll protect what makes our communities special, and we’ll build a future that works for everyone. That starts with putting residents first.
Brian Landrum is a lifelong Virginian, husband, father, and attorney, currently running for Gainesville District Supervisor in Prince William County. Learn more at LandrumForSupervisor.com.
OPINION DISCLAIMER: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of News Talk 105.9 WMAL. Any content provided by bloggers, authors, or other publications are their own views, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone/anything.
Fairfax County’s local government recently announced that it would begin addressing grass complaints. If a neighbor’s grass is taller than 12 inches in height, we’re now encouraged to call Big Brother, who will then “investigate” these law-breakers and then fine them for lawn services. The impetus of such a ridiculous regulation, generally under the domain of a nosy, intrusive neighborhood homeowners’ association, is unclear…… Continue Reading
On April 9, Fairfax County Public Schools’ superintendent, Michelle Reid, summoned two dozen students from 24 high schools to the district’s headquarters to lecture them about her budget preferences. Reid has a history of promoting a political agenda to manipulate students. Last month, for example, she supported a Women’s History Month display hanging in West Springfield High School beginning with “A is for abortion,” accompanied by the image of a coat hanger…… Continue Reading
NRB president & CEO Troy A. Miller’s latest opinion piece featured in NEWSMAX Opinion, AM Radio in Danger: Defending AM Radio is About Preserving Access to Free Information stated, “We’re living in a time where free speech, particularly for faith-based voices, are being threatened. That’s why I’m proud to champion the ‘AM for Every Vehicle Act.'”… Continue Reading
A shooting threat rattled Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (“TJ”) last week, EdNews Virginia has learned. On May 1, TJ Principal Ann Bonitatibus alerted families via email: “Late this morning, we were made aware of graffiti in a school restroom that threatens a shooting at the school on ‘Thursday.’ We have notified the Office of Safety and Security and the Fairfax County Police who have responded and are actively investigating.”… Continue Reading
Opinion Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of News Talk 105.9 WMAL. Any content provided by bloggers, authors, or other publications are their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.… Continue Reading
By: Andrew Loposser, Luisa Guerra-Young and Matthew Hurtt As Republican leaders in Northern Virginia, we are deeply disappointed by Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin’s proposal to commit nearly $1.5 billion in state funds to subsidize billionaire Ted Leonsis’ relocation of the Washington Capitals and Wizards to Potomac Yard. As residents living just a few miles from…… Continue Reading
As a mother raising children in Loudoun County and a candidate for Congress in VA-10, I am gravely concerned about the safety and well-being of our youth.… Continue Reading
(RealClearWire) — Diversity and inclusion are not what’s wrong with DEI. “Diversity” and “Inclusion” are apple-pie American concepts that echo our national motto: out of many, one; from diversity, inclusion, and unity. What DEI proponents have cleverly done, though, is sandwich between two “good” words a third word with ancient roots that they have vested…… Continue Reading
Jonathan W. White | February 2, 2024 (RealClearWire) — Historians and the general public regularly rank Abraham Lincoln as America’s greatest president. There is little doubt that he is widely admired for the work he did to end slavery and preserve the Union. But beyond these two important points, most Americans know little else about…… Continue Reading