LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE HIGHLAND GIRLS: Hawks’ lacrosse, soccer win state titles. Pages 19, 21
May 23, 2018
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State cancels hearing on controversial election flyers — for now By Leland Schwartz Times Staff Writer
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The Virginia State Board of Elections Monday canceled a hearing on complaints filed against the group that distributed campaign flyers and made robocalls in the days leading up to the May 1 Warrenton election because the town’s population may be too small to fall under the board’s jurisdiction. According to state code, campaign-finance reporting rules apply only in jurisdictions with populations of at least 25,000. Warrenton’s population is about 9,900. A May 21 hearing in Richmond was to have considered claims that Fauquier Voters For Truth was not
registered as a political action committee when it distributed flyers and made calls urging voters to cast their ballots for incumbent Town Councilman Sean Polster and newcomer Renard Carlos, both of whom won. The flyers also urged voters to defeat Vice Mayor Linda “Sunny” Reynolds, at large. Reynolds received 500 votes in the election, losing to Carlos, who received 998 votes, and Polster, who was the top vote-getter with 1,125. Arielle Schneider, a Virginia Department of Elections attorney, said the state board needs more time to examine the law and whether it applies to Warrenton. “Although the complaints are no longer scheduled to be heard at
[Monday’s] board meeting, please be assured that a careful review will ensue, and the hearing rescheduled to one of the upcoming State Board of Elections meetings if appropriate,” Schneider wrote in an email to Tony Tedeschi, a Reynolds supporter who filed one of the complaints. Chris Bonner, who formed Fauquier Voters for Truth, said his group complied with state law and would welcome a hearing on the matter. “Fauquier Voters for Truth LLC PAC will have the opportunity to demonstrate that it did not violate any campaign laws or regulations. Our filings and reports were timely and complete,” Bonner said in a text message.
See FLYERS, page 4
New tower for cell, broadband moves forward in Goldvein By James Ivancic Times Staff Writer
A request for a special permit to construct a monopole for cellular and broadband service received the backing of the Fauquier County Planning Commission on Thursday though its height could be shortened from the 195 feet requested. Calvert Crossland and Verizon Wireless want to erect a monopole on a site off Rivenoak Lane in Goldvein that’s a half-mile away from the county’s Monroe Park. Va. 615, or Rock Run Road, is the nearest major thoroughfare. The county requires a special exception permit for towers exceeding 80 feet in height.
See TOWER, page 7
A unique blend aims to ‘uncork the cure.’ Business, page 11 INSIDE Business.............................................11 Calendar.............................................34 Classified............................................43 Communities......................................38
Spring is here PHOTO BY DOUG STROUD Despite rainy weather, a crowd gathered for the 40th annual Spring Festival on Main Street in Old Town Warrenton. The Fauquier County Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual, family-friendly event that features live music and entertainment, dancers, demonstrations, displays, crafts and food. More photos on page 18
When the ‘Warrenton Rifles’ served on the Mexican border. Looking Back, page 15 Lifestyle..............................................25 Looking Back......................................15 Faith...................................................42 Libraries.............................................35 Opinion.................................................5
Obituaries.............................................8 Puzzles...............................................36 Real Estate..........................................37 Sports.................................................19
A berry, berry good time in Delaplane. Lifestyle, page 25
