Former Supervisor and Board Chairman Thomas Jordan Miles III

07/08/2024

Thanks to my great friend Supervisor Cameron Gilliam for elevating this important matter to VDOTs attention. It’s been past due the state highway department address this truly deadly intersection. Glad the Board has this on their radar!

Country roads make Buckingham residents feel right at home, including 70-year-olds Shelton and Margaret Johnson, who’ve lived in the rural county west of Richmond all their lives.

05/24/2024

50 years ago! The current Board of Supervisors has invested in the restoration of the current courthouse, including the older portion. Black Mold has been a problem for some time due to water build up and water drainage.

03/15/2024

📌BUCKINGHAM PEOPLE! Did you know Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging offers medical transportation for older adults here in Buckingham? We can take older adults age 60 and older to Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Richmond, and many other places for their medial appointments! There is a small fee for services depending on income. Call 1-866-392-8432 for more information! PSR is proud to serve older adults in Buckingham! 🤝

02/12/2024

🚨 There are two bills in the Virginia General Assembly that are of concern to Rural Virginia and to me. They raise red flags and remove local control from governing boards.

The first would require permits for hunting with dogs. I oppose this measure. I’ll address the second soon.

One of the rules of the Virginia Hunting Dog Alliance’s dog hunting owner’s code of ethics states, “I will provide proper care for my dog, including food, water, medical care and shelter, and will firmly assist other hunting dog owners to do the same.”

Again, as I have said in the past, I say the majority of hunters in Buckingham, Cumberland or Prince Edward are ethical. Don’t let a few bad actors from out of town, or who live here in our community, represent the entire hunting population. They don’t represent me and the hunters I know and represented when I was on the Board of Supervisors.

I encourage you to attend the Monday, Feb. 12 Buckingham Board of Supervisors meeting at 6 pm if you share my opposition to this matter.

https://www.wvtf.org/news/2024-01-30/in-virginia-permitless-hound-hunting-may-become-a-thing-of-the-past?_amp=true

“The permit would be required for any person who uses dogs to hunt or chase any game, including rabbit, deer and bear. The budget amendments state DWR shall have “minimally restricted” permit requirements and the permit be designed to “foster an atmosphere of voluntary compliance.”

Virginia laws that allow dog hunters to release their animals along state roads, and go onto private land without permission, have become a burden to landowners as more folks move to rural parts of the state.

01/03/2024

01/01/2024

Being elected to the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors — representing the Maysville District — has been one of the highest honors of my life.

A great deal of value has been added to my life from this role, namely because of the people I have met, happily agreed and vehemently disagreed with, and worked alongside, in addition to the learned experiences I have encountered. They have made me a better person.

I’ve truly enjoyed working with each of the six of you who sit alongside me as well. I’ve learned from you, grown because of you, and even forged friendships that I never thought could be. I

And that, my dear colleagues, is something that should be celebrated. We need to be reminded to always remember to put people over politics, and that is what we have done in the time I have served.

Beyond that, we’ve connected more people to the internet, protected residents from COVID-19, invested in small businesses, supported our employees, cleaned up our roadways, approved new healthcare opportunities, fostered new job creation, and, near and dear to me, lifted up our public schools.

Speaking of employees, I would be remiss to not highlight our amazing staff. They are truly what makes this Board and County Government operate, delivering services and programs to our citizens.

In closing, I return to the friendships I have made. You all have helped me celebrate the good times, and get through the bad, and, in the meantime, enjoy life, alongside my beautiful partner, Rachael who is my biggest supporter.

I wish you all much success in the future.

12/21/2023

Friends: Please consider voting for Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging as the nonprofit of the year for the Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Awards! Click this link and write in "Piedmont Senior Resources" or "PSR"!

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The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Awards Reception on January 18th, 2024 at The Robert Russa Moton Museum, 5:30-8:00 pm! We will have LIVE music, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and drinks! We want your input! Please nominate your recommendations for Business of the Year & Nonprofit....

12/14/2023

Passing the Torch: Joint Town Hall Meeting with Supervisor-Elect Paul Garrett & School Board Member Joii Goodman on Next Saturday Morning at 10 AM

Paul, alongside myself and School Board Member Joii Goodman, who won his November election also, will hold a Join Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 at 10 AM to answer your questions and to update you on our respective Board’s actions.

Here is how to join us!

Virtual

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89364230644 Meeting ID: 893 6423 0644

Call In

1-309-205-3325, Then Enter Meeting ID: 893 6423 0644

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcWF7TSv1

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12/10/2023

🛻 FINAL CALL FOR VDOT ROAD MATTERS 🚨

Roads are much fun to jog on, but more importantly should be safe for everyone to drive, bike, and walk along.

What VDOT roadway matters in the Maysville District do you have that I can relay tomorrow during our Board of Supervisors meeting?

Let me know by commenting below! 👇

12/10/2023

Buckingham’s annual holiday NAACP Banquet was a huge success tonight! Glad to have spent time with so many great folks and community leaders, including Gwen Jones, my teacher from Dillwyn Elementary!

12/09/2023

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Welcome to The Maysville Voice, the newsletter for those who reside and vote in the Maysville District in Buckingham County. I am pleased to bring you much information, links, and resources to inform and engage with you as your County Supervisor.

This will be the final installment of The Maysville Voice.

Some topics we will be considering or hearing about during our meeting on this Monday include: Consideration of a recommendation from our Solar Committee regarding our adding language to our Solar Policy; public hearings regarding the Siting Agreement connected to the approved Blue Rock Solar Application that was approved last month, which will see $3 million to the County; a public hearing for a 5 megawatt community solar garden project near Route 60 East; a public hearing regarding a proposed adult home/assisted living facility in New Canton; zoning introductions for a 199’ monopole cell tower and rezoning the soccer field on Main Street near the playground as recreation; and committee recommendations regarding purchase of a new solid waste vehicle (replacing the wrecked one); a new county vehicle to be purchased with American Plan Rescue Act (ARPA) funds, and a recommendation to support our public schools.

Welcome to The Maysville Voice, the newsletter for those who reside and vote in the Maysville District in Buckingham County. I am pleased to bring you much information, links, and resources to info…