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Two Tysons Corner attorneys hired by Rappahannock County Supervisor Ron Frazier — one billing at $400 an hour, the other at $350 an hour — have submitted an invoice of $19,365 to the Rappahannock County government after counseling the Jackson district supervisor on a FOIA lawsuit he’s not a party to. County Attorney Art Goff, for that reason and others, said Frazier does not have a “right to payment.” Mark A. Moorstein and Theodora A. Stringham, counsels with the Fairfax office of Offit Kurman, contend in two letters to Rappahannock County Administrator Garrey Curry and Goff that, consistent with Virginia Code 15.2-1520, Frazier has a right to their representation. The attorneys’ first letter, addressed to Curry and dated May 10, 2019, sought $12,360 for 29 hours of work on behalf of Frazier surrounding the so-called Bragg I case (Marian M. Bragg v. Board of Supervisors). Goff pointed out that Frazier “is not a party in Bragg I, as a defendant or otherwise, meaning he has nothing at risk in that case regardless of the outcome.” Goff also took the opportunity to remind the board that the two attorneys hired to assist the county attorney in representing the five named defendants in the Bragg I litigation bill at the negotiated contract rates of $150 per hour (not to exceed 8 hours per week) and $175 per hour.
Rappahannock Record
Warren County supervisors appointed two members to the Front Royal-Warren County Economic Development Authority board this week. Following nominations from Tom Sayre, supervisor for the Shenandoah District, and Dan Murray, chairman and supervisor for the North River District, that did not receive seconds, Tony Carter, supervisor for Happy Creek District nominated Greg Harold and Jeffrey Browne. Both men received unanimous approval from the supervisors. Harold, who interviewed for the job earlier in the evening, addressed the public during the first public comment period of the night offering citizens a chance to interview him. all with the Northern Virginia Daily on Thursday, Harold said he hoped that his approach to the public during the meeting would signal his commitment to promoting transparency as a board member. Harold said he understands the community is frustrated with the lack of communication between the county supervisors, the town and the citizens. Despite acknowledging the frustrations, Harold defended the secrecy with which the EDA board position interviews were conducted. The board position is a job and it wouldn't have been appropriate, he said, for citizens to conduct his interview.
The Northern Virginia Daily
Jack Evans said Thursday that he will resign from the Metro board next week, after a legal memo became public saying he “knowingly” violated ethics rules to help friends and clients rather than serve the interests of the transit agency.
The Washington Post
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