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Board weighs asking court permission to file amicus brief on redistricting as residents urge protection of April 21 vote
Summary
Supervisor Dr. Leming asked the board to permit county counsel to seek leave to file an amicus brief in a redistricting appeal before the Supreme Court of Virginia. The board discussed scope and timing, and dozens of public commenters urged the county not to obstruct the April 21 special election.
Supervisor Dr. Leming said he wants the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors to authorize county counsel to ask the Supreme Court of Virginia for permission to file an amicus (friend‑of‑the‑court) brief in an appeal about congressional redistricting. He framed the request as a way for the county to register its view about the constitutionality and timing of the special election scheduled for April 21, 2026.
Dr. Leming told the board: “What I would like from the board this evening is the board's permission to have board counsel submit a request to the Supreme Court of Virginia seeking permission for the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors to draft…
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