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As Prince William County tackles the various issues affecting our schools, the residents in this community deserve a School Board Chairman with leadership experience, values, integrity, and a proven record of success.
They also deserve someone they can trust. Tim Singstock’s leadership skills and sense of public service are rooted in the greatest institution in our nation, the United States military.
As an officer in the U.S. Army, Tim developed and honed his leadership skills right out of college, and he carries those skills with him today. They include: Sense of duty. Tim served his country as an Army officer and remains a devoted public servant, putting the needs of his Nation and his community first. He will continue to do this as School Board Chairman. Honesty.
Honesty is a core value of every Army officer, and Tim has already proven himself to be an open and honest candidate on the campaign trail. As Chairman, Tim will be honest with his school board colleagues, teachers, principals, and parents throughout Prince William County.
Integrity. Army officers are taught to do what’s right, even when it’s not easy. Tim brings a high degree of integrity to the School Board, and as Chairman, he will not let what’s easy prevent him from doing what’s right. Leadership.
Army officers are groomed to be leaders of America’s fighting men and women. Tim has chaired the Safe Schools Advisory Council for the past two years. As Chairman, he will help the School Board prioritize the top issues facing our schools and find solutions to the most pressing problems.
Loyalty. Army officers are loyal to their Nation, their soldiers, and to their families by demonstrating a willingness to make personal sacrifices and devoting their time and talent. Tim’s loyalty is unquestioned, and as Chairman he will devote thousands of hours of his time and talent to willingly serve the students, families, and our professional educators in Prince William County. Discipline.
The military requires its officers to be disciplined – focused on the tasks at hand, and always a student of their craft. As Chairman, Tim will instill discipline in the conduct of School Board business. He is also willing to learn new ideas from students, parents, and teachers. Cooperation.
Winning wars requires cooperation with other U.S. military units, and allies. In both the military and the business world, Tim has used his skills in cooperation to get things done.
As Chairman, Tim will bring this critical skill to the School Board and ensure cooperation with the Board of County Supervisors, our legislators in Richmond, the local business community, and his constituents: the students, parents, and teachers in Prince William County.
Tim Singstock brings valuable personal and professional qualities that the residents of Prince William County deserve in a School Board Chairman. Tim’s qualities will make him a School Board Chairman we can trust to do what is right for the students, parents, and teachers in Prince William County.
Editor’s note: Tim Singstock is running against Tracy Conroy and Ryan Sawyers to become the next Prince William County School Board Chairman. Voters will head to the polls Nov. 3.
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Prince William County government offices and facilities will be open on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Still, employees can take unscheduled leave or engage in unscheduled telework due to current weather conditions.
While the county remains open for business, residents are encouraged to check for the latest updates on facility-specific operations by visiting pwcva.gov/emergency.
Some county services may be impacted by the weather. Before visiting a county facility, call ahead or check the county’s website.
Several schools in our region have announced closures and delays for Wednesday, January 8, 2025, due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions.
Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FXBGO!) announced that transit service, which was suspended on Tuesday due to winter weather, is expected to resume at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 8. Residents relying on public transportation are encouraged to plan accordingly and check for updates before traveling.
In addition to transit disruptions, the city’s trash collection schedule has been adjusted. Monday’s missed routes resumed today, and services will shift forward by one day for the remainder of the week. Tuesday’s trash will be collected on Wednesday, Wednesday’s on Thursday, and so on.
The City of Fredericksburg’s Public Works Department continues its efforts to clear snow and ice from roadways. Primary collector roads are reported to be in good condition, but some residential and collector roads remain compacted with snow and ice. Crews are applying plowing and chemical treatments as necessary to address these areas. As temperatures drop overnight, roads may refreeze, and drivers are urged to exercise caution when traveling.
The City also reminds property owners and occupants of their obligation to clear sidewalks adjacent to their properties. Snow and ice must be removed within 12 hours after snowfall ends, or by noon the following day if precipitation occurs overnight or on a Sunday. Sand or abrasives may be used if removal isn’t feasible. Residents and businesses are also responsible for clearing ADA access ramps to ensure safe pedestrian passage.
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