Mark Dotson for D1 Supervisor

11/05/2025

I'm grateful for all of my supporters and the opportunity to serve - now it's time to get to work.

09/20/2025

Early voting has started - I'd appreciate your support if you're in District 1! Please reach out if you'd like a yard sign.

09/03/2025

This data and regional trends provide context for achieving the goals in the new Shenandoah County Virginia Comprehensive Plan.

Charts that make you go "Hmmmmmm . . . ."

Source: USDA Economic Research Service

Full report here>>
https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/rural-economy-population/population-migration

08/29/2025

Great time at the fair talking with voters & appreciate the support of Josh Stephens!

08/24/2025

Honored to be on the ballot with the Commonwealth's next Governor and fellow veteran - Winsome Earle-Sears

08/15/2025

Another great Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce event!

Appreciated the opportunity to highlight the ShenCo Housing Competition - https://www.shenandoahcountyva.gov/514/Housing-Competition

https://www.facebook.com/ShenandoahCountyChamberOfCommerce/posts/1156664293161160?ref=embed_post

This project will launch a design challenge to develop design concepts and potentially pre-approved plans for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Shenandoah County. By engaging local planners, designers, and community members—including older adults—the initiative will generate creative, affordabl...

05/26/2025

05/01/2025

Fellow https://www.facebook.com/shenandoahcounty citizens - Water is the #1 of 6 BIG IDEAS that serve as the framework for our new Comprehensive Plan. While I hope the trend in this graphic improves, this is good context as we consider planning topics.

"We respect that WATER IS LIFE. We are committed to cherishing our water for the next generation. Knowing that clean and abundant water is finite but also vital for health, agriculture, economic growth, and overall well-being."

https://www.shenandoahcountyva.gov/228/Comprehensive-Plan

According to real-time data provided by the US Geological Survey, dozens of streams and rivers in Virginia are running at less than 10% of normal on this last day of April.

Link to real-time data here>>

https://waterwatch.usgs.gov/index.php?id=real&sid=w__gmap&r=va

Source: USGS

04/11/2025

🚨 Endorsement Alert 🚨

Humbled to be endorsed by a Virginia Icon - Delegate Todd Gilbert

04/09/2025

Excellent input from citizens who spoke at yesterday's public hearing on next year's proposed budget & tax rate. Most common themes were how to provide necessary services, especially Fire & Rescue, without an over reliance on taxing property owners.