Commission voted 4-2 to recommend approval of 300-foot buffers and 400-foot setbacks for data center development.
Challenger Baron Braswell says he’ll petition for a recount to ensure the tally is correct.
After Tuesday night, Chris Yakabouski led Baron Braswell by just 24 votes with 102 ballots outstanding.
Challenger David Goosman and incumbent Lori Hayes, who both favor special use permits for data centers in areas zoned Industrial, breezed to victories Tuesday night.
Board voted 4-3 to keep data centers 400 feet from residential property lines and several public spaces.
At least two supervisors now say that 1,000-foot setbacks for the industry are too strict.
John Hewa made the comments Tuesday during joint meeting between the Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors and the planning commission.
A forum for local candidates will be held Sept. 29, while a state forum will take place Oct. 13.
Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to direct staff to study the possibility of taking over stormwater management in the community.
Baron Braswell and Chris Yakabouski are competing for the opportunity to serve the Battlefield District on the Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors. But while they’re technically opponents for the second straight election cycle, they find themselves agreeing on...
Supervisors Lori Hayes and Jacob Lane voted against the Hunters Ridge South project.
Incumbent Kevin Marshall is seeking a third term but faces challenges from Nilofer Garza and David Goosman.
While no special-use permit will be required for data centers, buildings supervisors suggest buildings be 1,000 feet from any residential property line, schools, churches, hospital or park.
County residents speak out against racism in the county, including recent incident involving two Black female motorists on Partlow Road.
Richard T. McGrath appeared in Spotsylvania County Circuit Court Monday afternoon, and his trial has been set for April 21, 2026.
Three board of supervisors races and three school board seats are on the ballot in Spotsylvania this election cycle.
Residents are requesting nearly $1.3 million in relief from the county, alleging its staff prematurely released performance bonds to builder Lennar Homes.
Judge Richard T. McGrath allegedly threatened to start dismissing traffic tickets if Spotsylvania County officials did not support raises for court staff.
The Colorado native is competing with incumbent Lori Hayes in the Lee Hill District.
Former school board member made an unsuccessful run for the Battlefield District seat in 2021.
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