Locals often say there’s nothing to do in Front Royal and Warren County—yet visitors travel from across the country to experience what’s here. Maybe the problem isn’t a lack of things to do, but how differently we see the place we call home.

Quality of life isn't just a benefit of economic growth—it can be one of its biggest drivers. Communities that invest in great places to live, visit, work, and build can attract residents, talent, entrepreneurs, businesses, and investment.

Front Royal Town Council made a significant decision regarding data centers following a five-hour public hearing attended by hundreds of residents. While I fully support the decision to prohibit data centers within the town limits, I believe the conversation must now shift toward investing in tourism, destination development, and quality-of-life initiatives that strengthen Warren County's long-term economic future.