July 7, 2017

If you were born in Culpeper you are familiar with what I am about to say. If you moved here, you did so for any number of reasons, but likely, the main reason is that Culpeper is a special place.Culpeper is special because throughout the years, the citizens of Culpeper voted with particular conviction for candidates whose interests lie in what is good for the county. Candidates who cooperate with each other toward that singular goal of keeping Culpeper the “place that everyone talks about”. That is the chief reason that the county still has a pristine landscape, a bustling economy, low taxes, good schools, and a top-rated downtown like no other.

Brad Rosenberger is a 5th generation farmer who has dedicated himself to keeping agriculture, in its ever-evolving form, a viable part of the overall economy. He is a businessman who understands the implication of taxes on the citizens. He is a father and a grandfather who champions every form of education including vocational training. Brad is totally dedicated to the principles of governance and fully embraces the notion that when the board votes, the act is sacrosanct.

I have known Brad Rosenberger for nearly 20 years and served as an employee of the Culpeper for almost 17 years, 15 as County Administrator. I can’t say that we were always in agreement on every issue but, I can say that he always took the time to listen to my position. During all that time, I observed that in meetings, he was usually the last to speak. When he did speak, he made mention of all the other discussion that took place and presented a clear, reasoned approach as his position. He usually accompanied it with a recollection of history that framed the context in a way that only vast experience can provide.

Brad does what he does because he is passionate about safe-guarding this special place called Culpeper Virginia.

Frank T Bossio