Politics & Government

Williams Chosen as Loudoun Vice Chairman

Broad Run supervisor chosen to replace Janet Clarke, who asked to rotate the position.

The Loudoun Board of Supervisors elected Shawn Williams (R-Broad Run) to serve as the board's vice chairman for 2013.

The vice chairman performs duties of the chairman in his absence.

Williams replaces Janet Clarke (R-Blue Ridge) who said she preferred that the postition rotate among supervisors, a practice in place in many town councils.

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Supervisor Suzanne Volpe (R-Algonkian) nominated Williams, and not other nominations were made. Williams was chosen on an 8-0-1 vote with Clarke absent.


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