Washington Co. Independent Neighbors

Washington Co. Independent Neighbors – WIN – is a non-partisan, unaffiliated group of Washington County, Va., citizens committed to a single purpose: making local government more responsive to the concerns of local residents.

We are not a political party. Our members have voted to endorse Republican, Democratic, and Independent candidates.

We encourage open public dialog that builds consensus around critical county issues.

You can contact us at win@WinWashingtonCounty.org or follow our Facebook page

About

In March of 2015, a small group of citizens met to discuss forming a non-partisan, independent organization to elect a more responsive Board of Supervisors in Washington County, Virginia.

WIN supports supervisors who really work to support locally-based businesses, fully fund our public schools, develop infrastructure such as broadband, and who value the extraordinarily beautiful natural resources in our county. These common goals are our core values.

WIN continues to grow and has a successful track record. Members remain very much involved in the election of our county supervisors. As issues come up, we always remind our elected officials of WIN's values - shared now by over 550 neighbors.

In addition to our candidate endorsements, we monitor local government meetings and post summaries on our website, We work with elected officials, county staff, and partner with other community organizations.

Our Values

Who we are

Washington Co. Independent Neighbors – WIN – is a non-partisan, unaffiliated group of Washington County, Va., citizens committed to a single purpose: making local government more responsive to the concerns of local residents. We are not a political party. Our members have voted to endorse Republican, Democratic, and Independent candidates. We seek to foster open public dialog towards building consensus around critical county issues.

We support

A diverse and inclusive community that actively values the dignity of all, seeks to include the voices of the less powerful, and administers justice impartially.
Open, responsive government, where the priorities and concerns of local residents come first;
A strong, diversified economy, based in large part on local farms, independent businesses and new and young entrepreneurs providing products and services our communities need;
Economic development that encourages living wage jobs in tourism, outdoor recreation, renewable energy and energy efficiency, cultural heritage, and light manufacturing that adds value to local resources;
Public investment – our tax dollars – in education, broadband, and in the infrastructure needed for healthy communities and a strong local economy;
Land use and zoning policies that enable sustainable development while protecting the health and safety of our families and children, our air and water, farmers and farmland, forests and scenic beauty.

We oppose

Governing through back door deals, secrecy and unreasonable limits on public debate;
Taxpayer subsidies for big corporations and national chains that give such outside companies unfair advantages over local, independent businesses;
Land use and economic development decisions that profit only a few while potentially threatening our environment, or putting the safety of children or the health of the community at risk.

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