Al Alborn
Keeping Abreast of Local Government Issues Easier Than Before
May 19, 2013
I have one simple rule in life that has worked to great effectiveness: You only get what you ask for. This doesn’t mean that you always get what you ask for.
Miller Defends Transportation Vote, Balks at Prince William Chamber of Commerce
May 12, 2013
The Prince William Chamber of Commerce,which supported transportation funding reform in Virginia, gave one of its most pro-business representatives in Richmond a “gentlemen’s C” (79%) for not doing it their way.
Oversight Plan to Protect Occoquan Watershed Dies
April 28, 2013
In a world of competing priorities, it was the judgment of the Board of County Supervisors not to approve further work on this project.
Alborn: Schools Chairman Johns Entertains Citizen Input
April 14, 2013
The possibility of yelling and screaming crossed my mind. Braced for the worst, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that Prince William’s School Board Chairman was actually interested in exploring the topic of strategic planning and its application to the budget process.
Alborn: Schools Need More Detailed Budget
April 7, 2013
I am a Strategic Planning practitioner (retired). As for bona fides, I was trained in strategic planning methodology while at Texas Instruments Software. I went on to apply this methodology to both government enterprises and Fortune 500 businesses for about fifteen years.
Public Input Means Prince William Budget Process Will Never Be the Same
March 31, 2013
The Prince William County budget process has changed quite a bit during the past couple of years.
With Telework, U.S. Government Can Hide Everywhere
March 24, 2013
I fondly remember the hot dog stand that was located in the center of the courtyard.
Why Are Your Kids Still Riding the School Bus?
March 17, 2013
While I probably know more about Prince William County’s budget process than most, the more I learn the less I realize I actually understand.
Rhetoric Aside, Retail Politics Will Decide Supervisors Elections
March 10, 2013
Those we elect to serve us in Prince William have been taking quite a beating on the local blogs lately.
Budget Season: Speak Up Now or Suck it Up Later
![Under the current advertised tax rate, if approved as is, the average residential tax bill for FY 2014 will be $3,449. [Image: Prince William County]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/022512-budget-200x200.jpg)
February 25, 2013
Prince William County Government is characterized in many different ways. Some frame it within the county’s Strategic Plan while others talk about core services. The county’s Comprehensive Plan is mentioned often.
For Budget Watchers, Prince William’s Casciato Explains the Process
January 27, 2013
When I get a “complicated” question, I send an email to Michelle Casciato, Prince William County’s Budget Director. I always get a quick response.
More in Prince William Want to Know How ‘Government Sausage’ is Made
January 20, 2013
While most folks are generally worried about the weather this time of year, the real storm usually occurs in the McCoart Administration Building.
Old Rules No Longer Apply As Northern Virginia Job Market Faces Major Changes
January 13, 2013
The Northern Virginia Telework Council announced its focus project for 2013: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs.
With Lean Times on Horizon, Prince William set to Outline its Future
January 6, 2013
I was a member of the Prince William County 2013 – 2016 Strategic Planning Team. It consisted of twenty appointees representing a wide variety of political, philosophical, and business points of view. It was a good mix.