Politics

Prince William County Del. Elizabeth Guzman is considering a Democratic primary challenge against Del. Dan Helmer in Virginia’s proposed new 7th Congressional District, as a court blocks a statewide vote on the redistricting plan.

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Prince William

Prince William County Board Chair Deshundra Jefferson is calling for the full elimination of the county’s meals tax in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The proposal would take effect July 1, 2026, if approved by the Board of County Supervisors.

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Stafford

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors approved a conditional use permit Tuesday night for a new Checkers fast-food restaurant with drive-through service on Warrenton Road, clearing the way for redevelopment of a long-vacant commercial pad site in the George Washington District.


Prince William

A Prince William County resident delivered an emotional plea during Tuesday’s Board of County Supervisors meeting, likening the threat of nearby data center development to the trauma of a home invasion he experienced years earlier.

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Opinion

Supervisor Maya Guy, Thank you for reading Potomac Local News and for your comment on our coverage of the February 17, 2026, Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting.

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Stafford

The average Stafford County homeowner could pay $370 to $462 more per year under the proposed FY2027 budget presented to the Board of Supervisors on Feb. 17, 2026.

The increase follows a recent property reassessment and a proposed tax rate hike to offset growing state-mandated costs.


Stafford

Stafford County leaders approved the sale of the former Anne E. Moncure Elementary School property in North Stafford, clearing a major step toward bringing Harris Teeter to the area.

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