The Town of Gordonsville has formally rejected a draft boundary line adjustment (BLA) proposal developed by the Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission (RRRC), opting instead to consider requests from individual landowners and subdivisions interested in joining the town.

In an official statement, Town Manager Anthony Schienschang II said: “Gordonsville’s Town Council voted to reject the RRRC draft boundary line adjustment proposal and to instead work with individual landowners and subdivisions who may wish to become residents of the Town. The Town Council voted 4-0, with Councilmember Irving abstaining. The Town Council and staff would also like to thank all of our residents and community neighbors for sharing their voices and participating in local government.”

The announcement follows an October 9 information session held at Gordon-Barbour Elementary School, where residents gathered to learn more about the proposed adjustment and to share their perspectives. That session was organized by the Town in partnership with the RRRC to clarify how a potential expansion of town boundaries might affect services, zoning, and taxation.

The boundary line adjustment process—distinct from annexation—is a negotiated agreement between a town and its surrounding county to realign municipal boundaries. The now-rejected RRRC draft would have extended the Town’s limits to include a substantial portion of adjacent Orange County land.

According to reporting by the Piedmont Journalism Review and the Town’s own postings, many residents expressed concern over the potential scope of the change and its long-term implications for growth and infrastructure.

By rejecting the draft plan, the Town signaled its preference for a case-by-case approach, allowing property owners to petition individually to join Gordonsville under existing annexation and boundary procedures.

Town officials said they remain committed to transparency and public input as discussions continue:
“We appreciate the engagement of our community and look forward to working collaboratively on future planning efforts,” the statement added.

The October 9 meeting notice and other background information on the BLA process remain available on the Town’s official website: www.townofgordonsville.org.
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