Brambleton Magazine: Spring 2025 by Brambleton Community Association

5MESSAGEFROMTHEGM

EnsuringTransparencyinourMessaging

6INSIDEBCA

BCABoardofDirectorsRecap BCACommittees

DrivingWithIntegrity

SustainabilitywithIntegrity:BuildingStrong RelationshipsandStayingTruetoourValues

10LIFESTYLES

CommunityForums:BuildingBridgesThrough OpenDialogue SponsorBrambleton’sWhataBlast!

15BEYONDBRAMBLETON

LCSORemindsDriverstoStayAlertandDrive SafelyinSchoolZones

17GOVERNMENTRELATIONS

AMessagefromSupervisorTeKrony

18COMMUNITYSTANDARDS

UnderstandingOurCommunityCovenants: UpholdingFairnessandAccountability

20COMMUNICATIONS

ThroughTheirEyes:WhatCommunityTrustMeans to the Junior Journalist Crew

TheRoleofTrust in Building StrongNeighborhoods WelcomeourNewestBCAEmployeesand BCACommunicationResources

26RESIDENTRESOURCES

QRCodestoYourMostNeededWebsites HowtoReachUs

UPCOMINGEVENTS

SustainabilitywithIntegrity:Building StrongRelationshipsandStayingTrue toour Values

ThroughTheirEyes:WhatCommunity TrustMeanstotheJuniorJournalist Crew

OurCoverPhotofeaturesagroupofresidentsenjoyingeachother’scompanyatour2024NeightborhoodCampout. Communityeventsareagreatwaytogettoknowyourneighborsandbuildlastingandtrustingrelationships!

MissionVision

Toengage,support,andservethe Brambletoncommunitythrough professionalstewardshipand innovativepractices.

Avisionarycommunityvaluing excellenceandofferinginclusive andconnectedlifestyles.

BOARDOFDIRECTORS

BrianViola President ChrisCook VicePresident

42000RyanRoad

Brambleton,VA20148 (p)703-542-6263 (f)703-542-6266 hoa@brambleton.org www.brambletonhoa.com

SteveSmith Treasurer IainRonis Secretary

RosemarieLinder Director

PatMartin Director

MANAGEMENT OFFICE

Appointment,Business &DeliveryHours

Mon–Th8AM–5PM Fri8AM–12PM Walk-InHours Fri8AM–12PM

AnandMohan Director

Toadvertise intheBrambletonMagazine,contact communications@brambleton.orgor703-542-6263.

Thecommunitymagazineispublishedandmailedquarterlyby BrambletonCommunityAssociationandcanalsobeviewedonourwebsite.

RickStone GeneralManager,AMS,LSM,PCAM

ChristineElansary CommunityEngagementManager

MichelleDebban CommunicationsCoordinator

SCANTOMAKEAN APPOINTMENT

Clear,Open,Honest: BuildingTrust ThroughTransparent Communication

Integrityisthecornerstoneof everythingwedoatBrambleton CommunityAssociation.Overthe years,Ihavehadtheprivilegeof contributingtoandwatchingour communitygrowintoavibrant andwelcomingplace.Ibelievethat integrityhasbeenthefoundation ofthissuccess—fosteringtrust, strengtheningrelationships,and creatinganeighborhoodweareall proudtocallhome.

Tome,integritymeansbeing honest,transparent,andactingwith fairnessandrespect.Itbeginswith open,two-waycommunication.We arecommittedtokeepingresidents informedwithaccurate,timely,and thoughtfulupdates—evenwhen thenewsisdifficult.Whetherwe arenavigatingmajorchanges,like transitioningfromadevelopercontrolledboardtoa residentledassociation,oraddressing everydayquestionsandconcerns, honestyandclaritybuildtrustand demonstratetoresidentsthattheir voicesmatter.

Integrityalsoshapesthe relationshipswebuildwitheach otherasneighbors.Ourcommunity ismadeupofarichdiversityof perspectives,backgrounds,and

AMesssageFromTheGeneralManager

Ensuring Transparencyin OurMessaging

experiences—andthatiswhat makesBrambletonsospecial. Whenwelistentoeachother, approachdifferenceswithempathy, andworktogethertowardshared goals,wefosterasenseofunity andbelonging.Weareexcitedto continuetheseconversationsduring ourupcomingTownHallmeetingin April—anopportunityforresidents toaskquestions,shareideas,and engagedirectlywiththeBCABoard anditsstaff.

Acommunitygroundedinintegrity alsovaluesthecareandstewardship ofitssharedspacesandresources. Responsiblefinancialmanagement andcarefulplanninghelpensure Brambletonremainsbeautiful, well-maintained,andfinancially stable.Weworkhardtomaintain highstandardswhilekeeping assessmentsreasonable,always keepingthecommunity’slong-term well-beinginmind.Theseefforts notonlyprotectpropertyvaluesbut alsoenhancethedailyexperience oflivinghere.Transparentbudget presentationsandassessment breakdownsprovidedeachyear giveresidentsaclearunderstanding ofhowtheircontributionssupport thecommunity.

Integrityalsomeansholding ourselvesaccountable—bothas anAssociationandasneighbors. Weeachhavearoletoplayin fosteringacultureofhonestyand responsibility.Thisincludestreating oneanotherwithrespect,being

mindfulofoursharedspaces,and activelycontributingtothewellbeingofourcommunity.Owning mistakes,correctingthem,and learningfromtheexperience buildscredibility.Whenneighbors holdthemselvesaccountablefor theiractionsandcommitments, itreinforcesasenseoftrust andcollectiveresponsibility. Accountabilityreassuresresidents thattheirconcernsaretaken seriouslyandthatweallsharethe responsibilityofmakingBrambleton aplaceweareproudtocallhome.

Livingwithintegritystrengthensour senseofcommunity.Itallowsusto celebratesuccesses,workthrough challengestogether,andbuilda futurewhereeveryresidentfeels includedandvalued.AsBrambleton continuestogrow,Iamconfident thatbyembracingintegrityinour words,actions,andrelationships, wewillensureourcommunity remainsstrong,united,andvibrant foryearstocome.

Sincerely,

RickStone,AMS,LSM,PCAM

BCA Board of Directors

Winter2024-2025BoardMeetings

TheBCABoardofDirectorsisresponsiblefortheoverallgovernanceandsuccessoftheAssociation.TheBoard meetsregularlytodiscussBCAbusiness,setpoliciesandprocedures,andactonAssociationmatters.Belowis aselectionofnotableactionstakenatDecember2024andFebruary2025meetingsinaccordancewithBCA governingdocuments,statestatutes,andfederallaws:

•MeetingMinutesAdoption:ApprovedtheminutesfromthepreviousmeetingsheldinOctoberandDecember 2024,aswellasthepublicationofthedraft2024AnnualMeetingminutes.

•BoardOfficers&ExecutiveCommittee:ElectedBrianViolaasPresident,ChrisCookasVicePresident,IainRonis asSecretary,andSteveSmithasTreasurer.ChrisCook,PatMartin,andIainRonishavebeenappointedtothe ExecutiveCommittee.

•CommitteeMemberAppointments:Re-appointedPamKeegan,TammyAnderson,JasonShroot,RamYalla,and JeffValentintotheCovenantsCommittee,andMrs.KeeganastheCovenantsCommitteeChairthrough2025. AppointedPavelRomanenkototheCommunitySafetyCommitteeandKevinPullenastheCommunitySafety CommitteeChairfor2025.

•BoardMeetingCalendar:Approvedthe2025BoardMeetingCalendar.

•CommunityTechnology Ad hoc Committee: Established the Community TechnologyAdhocCommitteeand determinedthatthecommitteewouldconsistoftwoboardmembers,sevenresidentmembers,andtwo alternateresidentmembers.

•PolicyResolution24-02RecreationalFacilityRules:ApprovedtherevisedPolicyResolution24-02:Recreational FacilityRulesaspresented.

•YearendWrite-Offs:Approvedtowrite-offbalancesof$25.00orlessasof12/15/2024oncurrentowner accountsandthewrite-offofbalancesonformerowneraccountsasrecommendedbystaff.

•TrafficCalmingStudyRequest:RequestedacountytrafficsafetystudyforBubblingBrookDrive,MinervaDrive, andtheMinerva/CreightonRoadintersection.

•TrashTruckPurchase:Approvedthepurchaseofanon-CDL,8-yardtrashtruckandtheexpenditureofupto $140,000aspresentedandrecommendedbystaff.

•SafetyCommitteeCharter:Recommendedtherevisiontothecommitteecharterwiththerevisednameofthe CommunitySafetyCommitteeandotherrevisionsaspresented.

•PermanentHoliday/AccentLighting:DirectedstafftosharetheirdiscussionswiththeCovenantsCommittee andtofollowupwiththeresidentdemo,andprovidearecommendationregardingpermanentlightinginthe community.

BackRow(l-r): ChrisCook -VicePresident; SteveSmith -Treasurer; BrianViola -President; IainRonis -Secretary; FrontRow(l-r): RosemarieLinder -Director; AnandMohan -Director; PatMartin -Director

•BoardElectionReview&Update:Agreedtokeeptherequirednominationstothreehouseholdsandtoconsult withtheAssociation’sAttorneyregardingtheelectiontiepolicy.

•BCAPersonnel:Approvedstaffwagesandbonuses,aswellasafive-yearemploymentagreementforGeneral ManagerRickStoneeffectiveJanuary1,2025.

•CovenantsAppeals:Approvedavarianceforanexistingbattingcage/cricketpitchingarea.

•BCAInsurance2025:ApprovedtheproposedpackageminustheTerrorismpolicyandincreasedtheGeneral Liability/Propertydeductibleto$25k.

•NoThruTrucksonBelmontRidgeRoad:RequestedLoudounCountytorestrictthrutrucksandtoperforman engineeringstudytoreducethespeedlimitonBelmontRidgeRoadinBrambletonfromEvergreenMillsRoadto NorthstarBoulevard.

BCA Committees

FinancialAdvisory Committee Grounds &Facilities Committee Covenants Committee

Responsibility: Reviewingfinancialreports andaudits,monitoring investments,reviewing fundingforcapital projects,anddeveloping financialpoliciesand resolutionstorecommend totheBoard.

Meetings: FirstThursday ofeachmonthat6:30PM. Meetingsareheldvirtually everyothermonth. Upcomingmeetings:4/3, 5/1,6/5

Website: brambletonhoa.com/ finance

Responsibility: Reviewingsubmitted designreviewapplications, consideringviolations ofBCAdocuments,and takingenforcement actions.

Meetings: SecondMonday ofeachmonthat6:30PM. Upcomingmeetings:4/14, 5/12,6/9

Website: brambletonhoa.com/ covenants

BCABoardofDirectors: 4/8,5/6,6/3@6:00PM

FinancialAdvisory Committee: 4/3,5/1,6/5@6:30PM

Responsibility: AdvisingtheBoardon issuesrelatedtorules, policies,maintenance, upkeep,andtheuseof thecommongroundsand facilities.

Meetings: Second Wednesdayofeveryother monthat7:00PM. Upcomingmeetings:4/9, 6/11

Website: brambletonhoa.com/ grounds

CovenantsCommittee: 4/14, 5/12, 6/9 @ 6:30 PM

Responsibility: Servingasaresource forresidentswith concernsandmaking recommendationstothe Boardregardingsafety andsecuritymattersin Brambleton.

Meetings: ThirdTuesday quarterlyat7:00PM. Upcomingmeeting:5/20

Website: brambletonhoa.com/ safety

Grounds&Facilities Committee: 4/9,6/11@7PM CommunitySafety Committee: 5/20@7:00PM

Driving with Integrity

RickStone -GeneralManager,AMS,LSM,PCAM

DrivingismorethanjustgettingfrompointAtopointB—it’saboutsharingtheroadresponsiblyandkeepingour communitysafe.InBrambleton,ourstreetsservenotonlyvehiclesbutalsopedestrians,cyclists,schoolbuses,and families.Drivingwithintegritymeansfollowingtrafficlaws,beingmindfulofothers,andsettinganexampleofrespect andcaution.

Unfortunately,commontrafficviolationsputothersatrisk.Runningstopsignsandredlights,speeding,passing stoppedschoolbuses,andfailingtoyieldtopedestriansarenotjustdangerous—they’reillegal.Theseactions endangerchildrenwalkingtoschool,familiesenjoyingastroll,andneighborstryingtogethomesafely.

Speedinginresidentialareasisamajorconcern.Neighborhoodstreetsarenotdesignedforhigh-speedtravel,andjust afewextramilesperhourcanbethedifferencebetweenaclosecallandatragedy.Followpostedspeedlimitsandbe readytostopnearparks,pools,schools,andcrosswalks.

Anotherissueisusingresidentialstreetsaspickupanddrop-offzonesforstudents.Theseareasaren’tmeantforhighvolumetraffic,andstoppinginundesignatedspotscreatescongestionandhazardsforpedestriansanddriversalike. Usedesignatedschoolzonesandproceduresfordrop-offsandpickupstokeepourneighborhoodssafe.

Passingastoppedschoolbus is recklessandillegal.Whenaschoolbusstopsandextendsitsstopsign,alltraffic—both directionsonundividedroads—muststop.Turningrightorleftinfrontofastoppedbusisalsoillegalanddangerous, aschildrenmaybecrossing.Alwayswaituntilthestopsignisretractedandthebusmovesbeforeproceeding.

Somedriversmakeriskymaneuverstosavetime,likeU-turnsfromtheleftturnlaneataredlightorspeedingupto beatthelight.Theseactionscreateunnecessarydangersatintersections.Redmeansstop—noexceptionsforU-turns. Ifthelightturnsyellow,slowdownandpreparetostopinsteadofacceleratingthrough.Afewextrasecondsof patiencecanpreventseriousaccidents.

Pedestriansalwayshavetherightofwayatmarkedcrosswalks,butdriversshouldalsoyieldtopedestrianscrossing outsidecrosswalkswhensafe.Pedestrians,however,shouldneverassumedriversseethem—alwaysmakeeyecontact beforesteppingintothestreet.

Drivingwithintegrityisaboutmorethanjustfollowinglaws—it’saboutvaluingthesafetyofeveryoneinour community.Everydecisionbehindthewheelhasthepotentialtoimpactothers,whetherit’sslowingdownfora pedestrian,stoppingforaschoolbus,orexercisingpatienceatanintersection.Beingaresponsibledrivermeansbeing aware,cautious,andconsiderateofthosearoundyou.Let’sworktogethertoensureBrambleton’sstreetsremainsafe, welcoming,andrespectfulforeveryone.

Sustainability with Integrity: Building Strong Relationships and Staying True to Our Values

IsaiahMarsh -OperationsManager

InBrambleton,contractorsplayavitalroleinmaintaining ourcommunity,fromlandscapingandirrigationto pondmaintenanceandwildlifecontrol.Selectingthe rightcontractorisaboutmorethanjustprice—it’s aboutbuildinglastingrelationshipsbasedontrust, professionalism,andsharedvalues.Whilecostisafactor, focusingonquality,transparency,andalignmentwith Brambleton’svaluesiskeytomakingethicalcontractor choices.Here’showBCAapproachestheprocesswith integrity:

ValueBeyondPrice

Thoughit’stemptingtochoosethelowestbid,focusing solelyonpricecanleadtosubparresultsandoftencomes withcompromisesinexperienceorquality.Weprioritize overallvalue,consideringacontractor’sexpertise, reputation,andabilitytomeetprojectneeds.Aslightly higherbidcanleadtobetterresults,fewerdelays,anda moresuccessfuloutcome.

BuildingStrongRelationships

Webelieverelationshipsmatter,andweviewour contractorsaspartners,notjustserviceproviders.Because ofthat,ourcontractorselectionsareaboutbuildingstrong, transparentrelationships.Opencommunicationandclear expectationscreatetrustandcollaboration,ensuring projectsrunsmoothlyandmeetourstandards.Weengage inongoingconversationswithourcontractorstoaddress concerns,providefeedback,andrecognizeoutstanding work.Strongpartnershipsleadtomutualrespect,which benefitsbothourcommunityandthecontractorswho serveus.

AligningwithCoreValues

Weensurethecontractor’sbusinesspracticesalignwith ourethicalvalues.Qualityworkandintegritygohandin hand,soweresearchandselectpartnerswhoshareour commitmenttoexcellence.Thismeanslookingattheir trackrecord,customerreviews,andcommitmenttosafety andenvironmentalresponsibility.Contractorswhoalign withourvaluescontributetotheoverallwell-beingand sustainabilityofBrambleton.

TransparencyandAccountability

Ethicalcontractorsprovidecleardetailsoncosts, timelines,andpotentialchallenges.Likewise,wehonor ourcommitments,includingpromptpaymentsand opencommunication.Accountabilityonbothsides leadstoasmoother,moresuccessfulrelationship.We encourageopendialoguethroughoutaprojecttoensure expectationsaremet,andweholdourselvestothesame highstandardsthatweexpectfromourpartners.

ACommitmenttoLong-TermSuccess

Selectingcontractorsisn’tjustaboutgettingthejob done—it’saboutforminglastingpartnershipsbasedon trustandsharedvalues.Byprioritizingquality,ethics,and transparency,weensuresuccessfulprojectsandlongtermcommunitybenefits.Investinginstrongcontractor relationshipstodayhelpssustainBrambleton’shigh standardsandenhancestheoverallqualityoflifeforour residents.

Community Forums: Building Bridges Through Open Dialogue

ChristineElansary -CommunityEngagementManager

AtBrambleton,webelievethatintegrityandtransparencyarethecornerstonesofathrivingcommunity.Openandhonest communicationfosterstrustandensuresthatresidentshaveavoiceinshapingourneighborhood’sfuture.Toupholdthis commitment,weinviteallBrambletonresidentstojoinusforourupcomingBCASemiannualTownHallMeeting—avital forumforengagement,discussion,andcollaboration.

WhyAttend?

ThisTownHallMeetingprovidesanopportunityforresidentstostayinformedonkeytopics,including:

•BCAUpdates–Learnaboutrecentandupcomingprojects,initiatives,andeventsinBrambleton.

•BudgetandFinances–Getanoverviewofourfinanciallandscapeandanyanticipatedchanges.

•CountyUpdates–HearfromguestspeakersaboutdevelopmentsinLoudounCountythatimpactourcommunity. Byattending,youwillgaindirectinsightintoourstrategicplanningandhaveachancetoaskquestionsandshareyour thoughts.YourparticipationensuresthatBrambletonremainsaplacewhereresidentsfeelheard,valued,andconnected.

EventDetails

Date:April8,2025

Location:TheBarnatBrambleton(LowerLevel)

Time:7:00PM

Lightsnacksandbeveragesprovided

Registrationisencouragedbutnotrequired.Comeasyouareandbepartoftheconversation!

MeetingAgenda

•OpeningRemarks–WelcomefromRickStone,GeneralManager

•TopicPresentations–Focuseddiscussionsoncommunityupdatesandcountydevelopments

•Q&ASession–Openfloorforresidentstoengagewithleadership

•ClosingRemarks–Summaryandnextsteps

HowtoGetInvolved

Toensurethatthismeetingisasproductiveandvaluableaspossible,weencourageresidentstosubmittheirquestions andconcernsinadvanceviapre-meetingsurveys.KeepaneyeonyourinboxastheTownHallapproachestoensurethat yourinputwillbeconsidered.Additionally,wewillconductaresidentsatisfactionsurveytogaugefeedbackandimprove futureforums.

Stayinformedthroughouremailblasts,websiteupdates,andsocialmediachannelsleadinguptotheevent.

Let’sBuildBrambletonTogether

Brambletonismorethanjustaplacetolive—it’sacommunitybuiltoncollaborationandintegrity.Yourvoicematters,and thisTownHallMeetingisyouropportunitytomakeadifference.

Mark your calendars, bring your questions, and let’s continue building bridges throughopendialogue.

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ChristineElansary -CommunityEngagementManager

Brambleton’sWhat a Blast! fireworkseventisamust-seesummer celebrationthatdrawsmorethan8,000attendeesforan eveningofmusic,entertainment,andanawe-inspiringfireworks display.HeldatHalandBerniHansonRegionalPark,thiseventis madepossiblethroughapartnershipbetweenBrambletonand LoudounCountyParks,Recreation,andCommunityServices—a collaborationthatdebutedlastyeartoincrediblesuccess. WithBrambleton’sgrowing, engaged community ofmorethan 6,500homesandanever-expandingaudiencefromacrossEastern LoudounCounty,thisisanunmatchedsponsorshipopportunity forbusinesseslookingtoenhancetheirbrandvisibility.Sponsors enjoypremiumexposure,interactiveengagementwithattendees, and the chance to align their brand with a beloved community tradition.

SponsoringWhataBlast!goesbeyondlogoplacement—it’saboutconnectingwiththousandsoflocalfamilies,creating memorableexperiences,andstrengtheningyourpresenceinoneofLoudounCounty’smostvibrantcommunities.We offercustomsponsorshippackagestoensure your business receivesmaximumvisibilityandengagement.

Joinusinmaking2025evenbiggerandbetter!Secureyoursponsorshiptodayandbepartofaspectaculareventthat bringsourcommunitytogether.Sendanemailtoevents@brambleton.orgformoreinformation.

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LCSO Reminds Drivers to Stay Alert and Drive Safely inSchool Zones

ContributedbyLoudounCountySheriff’sOffice

Asstudentstraveltoandfromschooleachday,the LoudounCountySheriff’sOffice(LCSO)urgesdriversto stayvigilantanddrivecarefullyinschoolzones.Safedriving iscrucialtoprotectingstudents,parents,teachers,and crossingguardswhorelyonmotoriststofollowtherules andkeeptheseareassafe.

SchoolZones:SlowDownandStayFocused Schoolzonesaredesignatedareaswherespeedlimits areloweredtoensurethesafetyofstudentsandtraffic aroundschools.InLoudounCounty,theselimitsarestrictly enforcedduringdesignatedhours.

•WatchforPostedSigns:Schoolzonesignsindicate whenspeedlimitsare reduced.Alwaysdecreaseyour speedandstayalert,evenifstudentsarenotvisible.

•StayFocused:Virginialawforbidstheuseofhandheld mobilephoneswhiledriving.Alwaysusehands-free optionsandstayvigilant,particularlyinschoolzones. Avoiddistractionslikechangingtheradioorlookingat GPS.

•BePreparedforSuddenStops:Childrenmay unexpectedlystepintotheroadfrombetweenparked carsoroutsidecrosswalks.

•DoNotBlockIntersectionsorSideStreets:Heavy trafficnearschoolscancausecongestion,anddrivers areresponsibleforkeepingintersectionsandside streetsclear.Blockingintersectionspreventsemergency vehicles,schoolbuses,andothertrafficfrompassing throughsafely.

•FocusontheRoad:Exceedingspeedlimitsinschool zonesputslivesatriskandmayleadtofinesand penalties.Adheretopostedlimitsandstayvigilantto ensurethesafetyofstudents,crossingguards,andother pedestrians.

CrossingGuards:FollowTheirInstructions

Toreinforcethesesafetymeasures,theLCSOactively monitorsschoolzonestoensurecompliancewith regulations,particularlywhencrossingguardsarepresent. Virginialawrequiresalldriverstofollowacrossingguard’s instructions.

•AlwaysStopWhenDirected:Crossingguardsuse handsignals,whistles,stopsigns,andverbalcommands tomanagetrafficandensurethatchildrencancross safely.

•NeverProceedUntilCleared:Waittomoveyour vehicleuntilthecrossingguardhasfullyclearedthe intersection.

•KeepCrosswalksClear:Neverstopinacrosswalk whilewaitingatatrafficlightorstopsign.Blockingthe crosswalkendangerspedestriansanddisruptstheflow oftraffic.

CrossingGuardEnforcementinLoudounCounty

TheLCSOtakesenforcementseriouslytosafeguardboth studentsandcrossingguards.Disregardingacrossing guard’sinstructionscanleadtocitationsandpresenta significantrisktopedestrians.Violationsmayresultinfines, pointsonyourdrivingrecord,orevenlicensesuspension forseriousoffenses.

Commonviolationsinclude:

•Speedinginaschoolzone

•Ignoringacrossingguard’ssignals

•Passingastoppedschoolbuswithitsredlights flashing

• Failingtoyieldtopedestriansinacrosswalk

•Blockingintersectionsorsidestreets,creating dangerouscongestion

SharingtheRoadwithSchoolBuses

Stoppingforschoolbuseswhiletheyloadorunload studentsisanothercriticalsafetyrule.Virginialawrequires thatalldriversstopwhenaschoolbusshowsflashingred lightsandanextendedstopsign,nomatterthedirectionof travel.

•StopatLeast20FeetAway:Donotproceeduntilthe busturnsoffitsflashinglightsandbeginsmoving.

•DividedRoadwaysException:Ifthereisaphysical barrier(suchasamedian)betweenyouandthebus, onlytraffictravelinginthesamedirectionasthebus muststop.

•WatchforStudents:Childrenmaycrossthestreet evenafterthebusmoves—stayalert!

•Passingastoppedschoolbusisaserioustraffic violationwithheavyfinesandpotentiallicense suspension.

TheLCSOisdedicatedtoprotectingstudents,crossing guards,andpedestriansthroughactiveenforcementand drivereducation.Bystayingalert,followingtrafficlaws,and respectingcrossingguards,youcanhelpmakeLoudoun saferforeveryone.

StaySafe.StayAlert.DriveResponsibly.

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Government Relations

BuildingTrust, UpholdingIntegrity:The PowerofTransparent Communication

AsyourrepresentativeontheBoardof Supervisors,Iamproudtoserveyou withintegrity,beaccessibletolistento yourconcerns,andprovideexcellent constituentservices.Toensurethat everyresidenthastheopportunityto beheard,Ihostmonthlyopenoffice hours.Myfirstopenofficehourswas heldlastDecemberattheBrambleton CommunityAssociationOffice. Residentscanwalkin,sitdown, andsharetheirthoughtswithout anappointment.Thissimple,opendoorpolicyreinforcesthatyourvoice matters.Iannouncemyopenoffice hoursinmynewsletterandonmy Facebookpage.

ImakeitaprioritytoattendHOA meetingswheneverpossibleandplan toattendtheBCAannualmeeting inApril.Whenlargerissuesarise withinacommunity,Iliketohost townhallsfocusedonaspecific subject,andIwillofteninvite

knowledgeableCountystafftojoin me. These forums aredesignedfor collaboration,allowingresidentsto askquestions,expressopinions,and heardirectlyfrommeandCounty staff.Oneexampleisthetownhall IhostedinBrambletonregarding theintersectionatLegacyParkDrive andBelmontRidgeRoadinspring 2024.Basedontheinputandsafety concernsfromresidents,theCounty didatrafficsignalwarrantstudy. Whiletheresultsshowedthattraffic conditionsdonotwarrantasignal, Countytransportationstaffproposed analternativesolutionthatVDOTis reviewing.AfterVDOTreview,Iplan toscheduleafollowuptownhallthis yeartodiscusstheproposedsolution.

Transparentandfrequent communicationkeepsyouinformed whenitcomestodecisions impactingyourcommunity.At theendofeverymonth,Isendout adetailednewsletterthatcovers recentBoarddecisions,upcoming initiatives,landuseapplications andotherissuesaffectingtheLittle RiverDistrict.Thisnewsletteralso highlightsopportunitiesforpublic inputandwaystogetinvolved.

Informationonhowtosubscribe tomynewslettercanbefound atloudoun.gov/littleriver.Social mediaoffersafast,interactiveway tocommunicatetimelyinformation about emergencies, public safety, andcommunityupdates.You canfollowmyFacebookpageat facebook.com/SupervisorTeKrony andInstagramatinstagram.com/ supervisorlauratekrony.

By embracing open officehours, newsletters,socialmedia,HOA meetings,andtownhalls,Ihope tocreateafoundationoftrust. Together,wecanbuildastronger, moreengagedcommunity.As always,Iencourageyoutoshare yourideasandconcernsasyour feedbackisimportant.Mystaffand Ilookforwardtohearingfromyou. ValerieSuzdak,CherylHutchison, RobinBartok,andMahaSaidahmed workintheLittleRiverDistrictoffice andRobin-EveJasperistheLittle RiverDistrictPlanningCommissioner. Contactinformationformyoffice canbefoundatloudoun.gov/ littleriver.Thankyouforgivingmethe opportunitytoserveyou.

LauraTeKrony Supervisor-LittleRiverDistrict,LoudounCounty

Understanding Our CommunityCovenants: UpholdingFairness and Accountability

NikkiJessup,CMCA,AMS -CommunityStandardsManager

Athrivingcommunityisbuiltontrust,sharedstandards, andacommitmenttomaintainingabeautiful,welcoming neighborhood.Ourcovenantsanddesignguidelineshelp protectpropertyvalues,ensureconsistency,andenhance ourqualityoflife.Morethanjustrules,theyfosterfairness, transparency,andrespectamongresidents.

WhyCommunityCovenantsMatter Covenantsupholdourcommunity’scharacterbyguiding homeexteriors,landscaping,andmodifications—nottobe restrictive,buttopreservearchitecturalharmony.When everyonefollowsthesamestandards,wecreateasenseof prideandunity,ensuringourneighborhoodremainsagreat placetolive.

Ofcourse,rulesonlyworkwhentheyareappliedfairlyand consistently.That’swhywemakeitaprioritytoapproach enforcementwithasenseoffairness,understanding,and opencommunication.

ConsistencyBuildsConfidence Wewanteveryresidenttofeelconfidentthatourrules andguidelinesareupheldfairly,withoutfavoritismor exceptions.Thispreventsfrustrationandfosterstrust. Holdingallhomestothesamestandardsstrengthens confidenceintheprocessandreinforcesasenseoffairness.

Ourgoalisn’tjusttoenforcerules.Wearecommittedtoa spiritofequitythatallowseveryonetofeelrespectedand valuedaspartofourcommunity.

ClearCommunicationStrengthensTrust Trustisbuiltnotonlythroughfairenforcementbutalso throughclearcommunication.Here’showwemakesure everyonestaysinformed:

•Accessibleinformation–Covenantsand guidelinesareavailableonline.

•Regularupdates–Annualinspectionplans,design standardrevisions,andcommunity-widenoticesare sharedviaemailandnewsletters.

•Friendlyreminders–Wheneverpossible,webegin withacourtesyreminderratherthanaformalnotice, allowingtimetoaddressconcerns.

Weunderstandthatlifegetsbusy,andsometimesthings slipthroughthecracks,soweapproachenforcementasa partnership,notapunishment.

WorkingTogetherforaStrongerCommunity Ultimately,weallwantaneighborhoodwe’reproudto callhome—onewhereourinvestmentsareprotectedand whereneighborssupportoneanother.Byfollowingshared guidelines,stayinginformed,andtreatingeachotherwith fairnessandrespect,webuildtrustandstrengthenour community.

ThroughTheirEyes: What The Brambleton Junior Journalist

InterviewedbyMichelleDebban -CommunicationsCoordinator

“Ithinkthattrustisanimportantfactorofastrongneighborhood becausetrustcancreateaspecialbondbetweentwoparties,like friendsorneighbors,whichhelpthemrelyononeanotherinthe hourofneed.”-AahanaJ.

“Tometrustisfeelinglikeyoucanrelyonsomeoneandhaving thepeaceofmindthattheywillbethereforyouwhenyou needthem.It’sasifsomeone’sgotyourback.”-AilaA.

“Ithinkthattrustisimportantbecauseitcansparknewcreativity andideas.Trustcanalsohelpbuildconnectionsbetweenpeople andbuildfriendships.Trustisfeelingsafearound a person, being abletothinkstraightandnotbenervous,andrelyonpeopleand knowingyoucantrustthem.”-AzizK.

“Trustisagreatthingtohavewithyourcommunitybecauseit bringsyoutogether.”-CarlaB.

“Trustisimportantbecauseithelpsbuildstrongrelationships betweenpeopleinacommunity.Likewhenyouaregoingon atripandyouaskoneofyourneighborstotakeoutyourtrash whileyou’reonyourtripandtheydoit,that’sanexampleof trustinacommunity.”-EloraV. “Forme,trustisallaboutmakingstrongfoundations.Strong foundationsforfriendshipsisveryimportantintrust.Becauseonce youknowapersonwell,youfeelsafeandcomfortablearound them.”-AuggieB.

“Trustissometimesunderestimatedinourlife.Peopleshouldmake suretokeeptheirpromisesinordertomaintainthis.Ifyoudon’t, yourconnectioncouldpossiblygetdamagedwhichcouldsoontear oursocietyapart.That’swhythisimaginaryglueisstillkeepingus together.Maintainthisessentialgluebykeepinggoodrelationships witheveryone.Youwillneverlosehopeifyouareawareofthisin yourdailylife.”-KareenaS.

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Journalist Crew

“Trustisfeelingsafeinyourcommunity.Trustisfeelinglikeyou cancollaborateand/orbekindandsupportivewithotherpeople. Trustisknowingthatyourpeerswilltrustyou.”-LiamK.

“Tome,trustisbeingabletorelyoneachother...evenifyoudon’t knowthem.Totrustyoucancountonyourneighborhood....no matterthesituation.”-MyraK.

“Trustisoneofthemaincomponentsinastrongcommunity becauseifyoudonottrustanybodyit’sgoingtobehard tomakenewfriends.Youshouldn’ttaketrustforgranted, itissomethingthatyouhavetoearn.Brambletonisavery trustworthycommunity, so if you ever consider moving here youaremakingoneofthebestdecisionsinyourlife!”-OmZ.

“Ithinktrustisveryimportantinallaspectsoflifein Brambletonandothercommunitiessoyoucanhaveeach other’sback.It’simportantinfamilysoyoucanadvocatefor others,andforworkandschool,soyoucanrelyonafriendor co-workertohelpyouout.”-OmarA.

“Trustisthefoundationofalmostallneighborhoods.Trust doesn’tbuildupwalls;itcreatesbridges,welcomingeverybody withopenarmsandcreatingasenseofharmonythroughout thecommunity.Withthesupportofallneighbors,trustcan takeustounimaginableplaces-whetherit’sachievinggoals weneverknewwerepossible,orbuildingasafeenvironment whereeveryonecanbethemselves.”-ShreyaC.

“Trustcanbuildlifelongrelationshipsbetweenyouand yourcommunity.Trustisanimportantfactorofastrong neighborhoodbecauseitcanhelpcreateapeaceful environmentbetweenneighborswhereeveryoneiswelcome andallowedtosharetheirvoice.Thisisbecauseifyoutrust someone,youknowtheywilldotherightthing,andthatbelief iswhatmakesBrambletonsospecial.”-TeerthaC.

“Whenyoutrustsomeoneyouknowthattheywon’tletyou down,you’rereadytofollowthemandtheyarereadytofollow you as well. Trustincommunitiesisveryimportantbecauseit strengthensourbondsandhelpsusallgrow.”-ThanviA.

The Role of Trust in Building Strong Neighborhoods

TheBrambletonJuniorJournalistCrew -AilaAdeel,CarlaBadohoun,AahanaJassra,andLiamKlik

Trustisjustlikeanyotherhumaninteraction.Ithastobeearnedandthenithastobemaintained.Itstarts withasingleperson,movestoothermembersinahouseholdandthenextendstothecommunitythrough neighborhoods.Trustislikethefoundationof a house. Without it, the whole house comes crashing down.

Trusthelpsbuildacommunitybecauseitallowspeopletorelyononeanotheringoodtimesandbadtimes. Forexampleifyouhadafamilyemergencyandhadtoleaveforacoupledays,youcouldaskyourneighbor towateryourplantsorpickupanypackagesthat come to your doorstep. This means thatyouhavesomeone inthecommunitytoaskforhelpwhenyouneedit,whetheritbeaneighbor,afriend,afamilymember,or someoneatschool.

Trustisalsobeinghonestandtransparentwithoneanother.Ifsomeoneinthecommunitydoessomethingto upsetyou,youshouldtalktothemandtellthemthatitupsetsyou,insteadofactingliketheproblemdoesn’t existorignoringthem,becausethatmakestheproblemworse.Givingsincereadviceisalsoawayofbuilding trust.

To build trust with people in your community, you should be kind and respectfultotheminwhateverway possible.Acknowledgingandrespectingoneanother’sculturesisanotherwayofbuildingmutualrespectand trust.Ifsomeonecelebratesaholidaythatyoudon’t,weshouldwishthemahappyholiday.Partiesandother socialgatheringsaregreatvenuestointeractwithpeopleandbuildtrust.

Everyonehasadifferentopinionontrust.Itcouldbefeelingsafearoundsomeone,orfeelinglikeyoucanrely onsomeone.Itcouldbeatraitofsomeonewhoisalwaystruthful.Trustisallofthesethings,butit’smore thanjustsomeone’sopinion.Itispeoplecomingtogethertobuildanamazingcommunity.Itispeoplecoming togethertohelpeachotherintimesofneed.Everyonecancollaborateandusetrusttobuildstrongand meaningfulconnectionswithintheircommunity.Remember,ittakes TIME to build trust. So - let’s get to it!

BCA Communications

Nadine Franks, Community StandardsAdvisor - Design Review

NadinehelpsenforceandupholdBrambleton’shighstandardsasoneofour CommunityStandardsAdvisorsintheDesignReviewDepartment.Nadinehaseight yearsofresidentialpropertymanagementexperience.Sheenjoysspendingtimewith family,travelingtotheCaribbean,andvisitingfamily&friendsinNYCwhereshegrew up.

Elana Herrman, Community Services Administrator

AsCommunityServicesAdministrator,Elanaprovidesadministrativesupportto theOperationsandCommunityEngagementDepartments.Elanaandherfamily areBrambletonresidents.Sheenjoyslisteningtopodcastswhilewalkingherdog, volunteeringinLoudounCountywithherteenagesons,andspendingtimewithher friendsandfamily.

Renzo Mathis, Community Standards Advisor - Inspections

AsoneofourCommunityStandardsAdvisorsfocusingonInspections,Renzohelps enforceandupholdBrambleton’shighstandards.Apassionatetravelerwhohaslivedin fivecountriesandvisited16,Renzolovesspendingtimewithhisfourkids.Heisalsoa professionalphotographer,videographer,anddirector.

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