Letters
Op-ed: USPS Wants to Keep Rural Post Offices
May 14, 2012
Later this year, the Postal Service will hold public meetings with affected communities to gather feedback on this new plan as well as the previously announced options which include a) establishing mail delivery service to residents and businesses by either rural carrier or highway contract route; b) contracting with a local business or community venue to create a Village Post Office; c) providing service from a nearby Post Office.
6-Year Mail Decline Prompts USPS Changes
March 7, 2012
America needs a financially-stable Postal Service. Toward that end, the Postal Service is taking aggressive actions to preserve the long-term affordability of mail and to adapt to a changing marketplace and evolving mailing needs.
Letter: Uranium Mining Decision Should Have Been Open
January 21, 2012
I applaud the governor’s decision to maintain the moratorium for now. However, a decision to move this process forward should have been an open process, especially if the mining will take place in our backyard
Letter: Postal Service Changing but Cannot Stand Alone
January 2, 2012
In a digital world, businesses and individuals have choices in the way they communicate. Although the Postal Service facilitates trillions in commerce annually, and supports a $900 billion mailing industry that employs almost 8 million people, it must have the tools and the motivations to effectively compete for customers.
Letter: Principi Vows Same Vision, Energy, Focus
November 23, 2011
With Thanksgiving upon us, I would like to take this opportunity to give thanks to the residents of Woodbridge for re-electing me to a second term.
Letter: Royse Concedes, Urges Supporters to Stay Active
November 9, 2011
In every campaign, there is a victor and the vanquished. Today, I congratulate Frank Principi and wish him well in his next term serving the people of Woodbridge on the County Board of Supervisors.
Letter: Vote for Fred Sweat
October 27, 2011
I am writing in support of Fred Sweat for Supervisor in Stafford County’s Griffis-Widewater District.
Letter: Chamber Supports I-95 HOT Lanes
September 28, 2011
Research from George Mason University found that construction of the I-95 project is expected to support 8,000 jobs and create significant opportunities for small businesses and contractors.
Letter: Frederick Will Work to End BPOL Tax
September 21, 2011
The 36th Senate District of Virginia needs new leadership, and Jeff Frederick is the best person for the job.
After Floods, Terror, the Brave Still Stand
September 11, 2011
On September 11 2001, within moments of the worst attacks on U.S. soil, the members of this great department left their jobs, said good-by to their families, stopped what they were doing and headed for our three stations. Every fire truck, ambulance and special piece was staffed and on the road.
Anderson: High-Speed Rail will Benefit PWC, Stafford
August 24, 2011
The Washington to Richmond corridor has been appropriated $75 million to build 11.4 miles of additional track capacity in Prince William and Stafford Counties.
During Heat, OWL VFD Answered the Call
July 26, 2011
Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Firefighters put their personal lives aside to pull together to assist the community. In addition to their regular equipment, OWL VFD staffed additional apparatus as well to serve the community.
Letter: Like Metro, Ferries Would Spur Development
April 21, 2011
Now as the Woodbridge District Supervisor, I am still actively pursuing alternative transit options for our community.
Letter: You Should Attend U.S. 1 Interchange Meeting
March 16, 2011
On Thursday, March 24, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) officials will hold a public hearing about the proposed North Woodbridge Interchange at Route 1 and Route 123.
