Citizens for Fauquier County

06/08/2026

We've welcomed quite a few new followers in recent weeks, so we thought it was a good time to reintroduce ourselves.

Here are three things to know about Citizens for Fauquier County:

🌳 Our Mission: Since 1968, CFFC has worked to protect Fauquier County's rural character, natural resources, open spaces, and quality of life through thoughtful planning, conservation, and citizen engagement.

🤝 We're Volunteer-Led: CFFC is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors made up of local residents who care deeply about the future of our community.

❤️ We're Supported by People Like You: We receive no government funding and rely on memberships, donations, and the generosity of supporters who believe Fauquier County is worth protecting.

Whether you've followed us for years or just recently joined us, thank you for being here.

If you'd like to help us continue advancing our mission of preserving the natural, historic and agricultural resources of Fauquier County, visit our website.

​ New members will receive a complimentary copy of The First 50 Years magazine, and dues for the first year are only $25. Regular membership is $35 annually. Dues and contributions are tax deductible. Members will receive a copy of The Monitor, our membership publication, by mail.

06/03/2026

Did you see today's Fauquier Times?

Citizens for Fauquier County's latest ad asks an important question: If Fauquier Forward isn't being candid about its connection to Gigaland, can residents trust what they're being told about the future of Fauquier County?

As the conversation around data centers continues, transparency matters.

Read the ad below.

06/03/2026

When you hear Fauquier Forward, do you believe the bull?

05/27/2026

CFFC Board Member Kevin Ramundo explores the growing concern around “astroturfing” in Fauquier County — campaigns that appear grassroots on the surface, but are driven by outside interests or coordinated influence efforts behind the scenes.

As conversations around growth, development, and the future of our community continue, transparency matters. Residents deserve open, honest dialogue and a clear understanding of who is shaping public narratives in Fauquier County.

Read the full letter to the editor here:

In last week’s Fauquier Times, there was a full-page article titled: “Protecting What We Love and Planning Wisely for What Comes Next.”

05/12/2026

With just 7 hours left in Give Local Piedmont, we want to sincerely thank everyone who has already made a generous gift to Citizens for Fauquier County.

Your support directly strengthens our ability to advocate for responsible growth, protect Fauquier’s rural character, and stand up for the future of our community at a critical time.

If you’ve been considering making a donation, there is still time to help make an impact today.

The future of Fauquier County is being shaped right now. Help us ensure there is a strong voice fighting to protect what makes this place so special.

Donate here: https://www.givelocalpiedmont.org/organization/citizensforfauquiercounty

05/12/2026

Today is the day.

CFFC works every day to protect the rural character, open spaces, and natural resources that make this community so special. As growth and development pressures continue to increase, this work matters more than ever.

Your support helps us stay engaged, advocate for responsible land use decisions, and be a strong voice for Fauquier County’s future.

If you believe Fauquier is worth protecting, we hope you’ll consider making a gift today: https://www.givelocalpiedmont.org/organization/citizensforfauquiercounty

Thank you for supporting CFFC and the future of our community.

05/07/2026

May 12 is almost here! Citizens for Fauquier County is proud to participate in Give Local Piedmont, and early giving is already open.

If you care about protecting Fauquier’s rural character and supporting thoughtful land use decisions, we hope you’ll consider making a gift today: https://www.givelocalpiedmont.org/organization/citizensforfauquiercounty

05/05/2026

Our partners at Piedmont Environmental Council are hosting a free workshop focused on land transfer and succession, designed to help landowners make informed decisions and preserve what matters most.

Securing the Future of Your Land: A Workshop on Land Transfer & Succession
May 21, 6 PM, John Barton Building Warrenton, VA

If you or someone you know owns land, this is worth attending.

Register here:

Planning the future of your land? Join us for a workshop on land transfer tools, financial resources, and real success stories.

05/04/2026

CFFC Board Member Mary Root pushed back on outside voices supporting the proposed Gigaland data center, arguing they’re missing what’s really at stake for Fauquier County. She emphasizes that this isn’t just about potential economic benefits, it’s about protecting the county’s rural character, natural resources, and quality of life for the people who actually live here. The decision, she argues, should be driven by local priorities, not outside perspectives disconnected from our community's long-term future.

Ms. Wilkinson’s endorsement of the Gigaland data center proposed rezoning in a letter to the editor published Dec. 10, 2025, ignores the following:

04/30/2026

Now on Fauquier Times CFFC Board Member Dave Gibson explores the risks of the proposed on-site power plant for the Re*****on Technology Park.

As data center development grows, so do important questions about impacts to our community, health, and environment.

Read more:
👉 https://www.fauquier.com/opinion/guest-opinion-onsite-data-center-power-plant-poses-new-risks-for-remington/article_6f4e7866-b619-4dc3-bc2d-49274c9a8918.html

Stay informed. Stay engaged.

As grid constraints tighten, some new data center projects are proposing major on-site power generation. That shifts the discussion from electricity demand alone to the health effects of air pollution and noise near where people live.