Paula Hicks

This draft strategic plan for The Town of Purcellville outlines a mission to preserve historic charm and small-town character while promoting public safety, responsible growth, and a thriving local economy to provide an excellent quality of life. The vision is for a safe, self-sustaining, and well-governed community. Key strategic goals include maximizing financial stability and sustainability, increasing engagement with the business community, maintaining an efficient and high-performing town government, and providing quality of life enhancements for infrastructure and public services.

The 2018 Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Purcellville focuses on guiding zoning designations, land development, and public policy to establish a vision for the town's future. Key goals include supporting land use that complements Purcellville's small-town charm, managing development to align with available services and infrastructure, preserving existing neighborhoods, and enhancing the downtown area. The plan also prioritizes environmental sustainability and outlines strategies for economic development, community facilities, historical preservation, housing, and transportation.

The meeting addressed an application for a mixed commercial building at the Shoppes at Main and Maple, focusing on building design and potential art installations. Renderings for a proposed structure at 871 E Main St were discussed, with concerns raised about building materials and scale. Beth Goldsmith was elected as Vice Chair for the Board. The board members agreed to change the meeting time back to 7:30pm.

The Town Council held a special meeting for a strategic planning retreat. The discussions included introductions and an overview of strategic planning, defining the mission, vision, and values of the town, and setting goals and strategies for the future. The council also reviewed draft mission and vision statements, and discussed values such as integrity, accountability, excellence, collaboration, transparency, sustainability, and community. Strategies were discussed for financial stability, development, internal operations, and infrastructure and public services.

The Purcellville Town Council held a regular meeting to discuss several key items. The council considered the adoption of a Daily Short-Term Rental Tax, aimed at simplifying compliance for local businesses and generating additional tax revenue for the Town. They also discussed amending the FY26 budget for the Police Department and reviewed the FY26 Fiscal Plan and Master Tax and Fee Schedule. Additionally, the council addressed the approval of meeting minutes from April 8, 2025, and discussed future meeting agendas.