CAMPAIGN NEWS

The Caroline County Board of Supervisors has already voted and passed a 6 cent real estate tax hike on local families. The rest of the county budget remains technically proposed until the final vote this Tuesday night. Let’s be entirely clear from the start: a portion of this tax increase is dedicated to a necessary update for our Public Safety Personnel Plan. Supporting our deputies, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel is a top priority for our community, and those

Transparency isn’t just about what the government says, it’s about when they say it. For the last three weeks, I have been engaged in a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) process to secure the draft minutes for our Board of Supervisors meetings from January through April 2026. What I discovered is a systemic failure of accountability that every resident of the Western District, and all of Caroline County, needs to see. The 21-Day Wait for a "Draft" I filed my request for these

The news from Richmond today is a perfect example of why Auditing the Record matters more than political theater. Aqua Virginia has submitted a stipulation to the State Corporation Commission (SCC) to reduce their original rate hike request by 33%. Before the political spin begins, it is important to understand why this reduction happened and why it shouldn't be framed as a localized political victory. The Fact: The SCC Audit is a Standard Safeguard The SCC’s professional sta

Our community is at a crossroads. The current Board of Supervisors has authorized the advertisement of a 6-cent property tax hike (a 10%+ increase) . While they claim this is the only way to fund our schools and public safety, a deep dive into the county’s current fiscal data reveals that we can achieve our safety goals and maintain essential services with 33% less tax burden on our residents. ​As a resident of Caroline County and a career public safety professional, I belie

A Comprehensive Strategy for Local Control & Infrastructure Stability Proposed by: Nicholas J. Broughan | Candidate for Caroline County Board of Supervisors (Western District) ________________________________________ I. THE MISSION: WHY WE MUST ACT NOW For 14 years, Lake Land’Or has been "renting" its lifeblood from a private, for-profit corporation. The result is a cycle of 27%+ rate hikes, frequent boil water advisories, and aging pipes. The Solution: Establish a County-Wid

Thank you to the 13 residents from across the county who took the time to participate in our recent Accountability & Infrastructure Check . As your candidate for the Caroline County Board of Supervisors - Western District, I believe in data-driven leadership. Transparency starts with listening, and these results represent a clear cross-section of the concerns facing Caroline County today. Key Findings from Our 13 Respondents 1. A Call for Proactive Leadership The message r