Roy Francis Announces Run for Warrenton Town Council

Roy Francis announced his candidacy for Warrenton Town Council, Ward 1, on Friday morning April 26. 

 He made his announcement at the Pavilion at North Rock, overlooking the site of the proposed Amazon data center, before a gathering of 25 supporters.  He began his remarks by pointing out the extraordinary view, which would be lost if the Amazon data center is built on the hill beside Blackwell Road and Route 29, on the entrance to Town.

Mr. Francis has a track record of leadership and community service, as President of the North Rock HOA and Finance Chair for St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.  Before his retirement, he served as Departmental Printing Officer for the U.S. Interior Department, overseeing all Interior Department printing and publications.  He and his wife Norma have lived in Fauquier County for 22 years, and for 6 years in Warrenton.

In his announcement, Mr. Francis discussed important issues facing the Town of  Warrenton, citing his opposition to the Amazon data center and Boundary Line Adjustments, the need for addressing deferred infrastructure investment, and the need for Town growth to be more moderate and thoughtful.

He also emphasized the need for Ward 1 residents to have better representation on the Town Council and better communications between residents and the Ward's Council representative.

He was emphatic in saying, "If the litigation against Amazon is successful, and if that issue comes back to the Town Council, I will vote against it."

After Mr. Francis's remarks, Town Council members Paul Mooney and Eric Gagnon came forward to speak in support of Mr. Francis.