FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 17, 2011
Today in Ashburn, former Supervisor Mick Staton announced his endorsement of Scott York for the Republican nomination for Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors. Staton represented the Sugarland Run District on the Board from 2004-2007.
“Loudoun County, like Virginia, is facing serious economic hardships, and we need strong, experienced leadership to help us weather this storm,” Staton said. “Scott’s leadership on the Board fighting against higher residential property taxes and government overspending, and to stop onerous legislation like the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance has been vital. Working with Governor Bob McDonnell, Scotthas secured tens of millions of dollars in state money for important transportation improvements along Route 7.”
York served four years as Sterling District Planning Commissioner and four years as Sterling District Supervisor, followed by the past 12 years as Chairman of the Board. In 2003 York left the Republican Party to run as an Independent, but filed to run for the Republican nomination for Chairman and has vowed to stay in the Party and support all Republican candidates.
The Loudoun County Republican Convention will be held on Saturday, July 23rd at Tuscarora High School, where local Republicans will nominate their candidates for Sheriff, Treasurer, Commonwealth’sAttorney, Commissioner of the Revenue, and all nine seats on the Board of Supervisors.
“I am impressed with Scott’s decision to return to the Republican Party, and his ongoing commitment to the pro-family, conservative values that we share,” Staton continued. “It’s time to put aside the disagreements of the past and unite our Party. This year we have the opportunity to return the Board of Supervisors to Republican control and move Loudoun County toward a brighter future. Scott York is the best candidate to lead the way, and I urge all Republicans to support him at the upcoming Convention.”
