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Controversy Erupts Over Loudoun County Teachers’ Union Contract Clause Amid Fears of Diminished Oversight and Taxpayer Burden

A recent clause in the Loudoun County Public Schools' (LCPS) collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Loudoun Education Association (LEA) has sparked outrage among parents and local Republicans, who argue it undermines elected oversight by granting the non-elected teachers' union authority to make contract changes without School Board approval.

Loudoun School Board Hands Over Power to Unelected Teachers’ Union, Locking in Massive Raises at Taxpayer Expense

In a move that undermines the authority of our elected school board and silences the voices of parents and taxpayers, the Loudoun County School Board voted 7-1 on November 25, 2025, to ratify a historic collective bargaining agreement with the Loudoun Education Association.

Loudoun County Democrats Considers Taxpayer-Funded Land Subsidies for Tiny Homes Amid Soaring Housing Costs

In a move that has sparked debate over fiscal responsibility, members of Loudoun County's Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Board (ADUAB) have discussed subsidizing land costs for multi-unit tiny homes as a potential solution to the county's escalating affordable housing crisis.

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