Prince William Board of County Supervisors Archives - Page 15 of 29

Published February 8, 2024 at 12:34PM | Updated February 11, 2024 at 8:56AM

At the recent Prince William Board of County Supervisors meeting on February 6, 2024, the Prince William County Police Department received recognition for its Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) accreditation. Chief of Police Peter Newsham expressed gratitude for the honor, highlighting the significance of the department’s continuous commitment to excellence since 1987.

“This accreditation is just a symbol of that,” Chief Newsham remarked, emphasizing the department’s dedication to promoting progressive community engagement strategies, utilizing data for management decisions, and setting leadership benchmarks among peer agencies.

Originals

HVAC troubles plague Prince William County’s $17 million animal shelter

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 1, 2024 at 3:57PM | Updated February 4, 2024 at 8:25AM

Prince William County Animal Services Center.

Updated 7:30 a.m. Feb. 2, 2024 — Residents and officials in Prince William County are grappling with HVAC issues at the recently constructed $17 million Animal Shelter, which opened its doors a year and a half ago in November 2022.

An anonymous complaint prompted action from the Police Department, which raised concerns about unacceptable temperatures and humidity levels in various areas of the Animal Services Center.

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Prince William uses gift cards to boost participation in annual homeless survey

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 31, 2024 at 4:53PM | Updated February 4, 2024 at 8:26AM

Many homeless individuals in the region spend time during the day and sleep in informal spots like this one. [Photo: Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments]

The survey covered encampments throughout the county, including the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.

This year, a unique approach was taken to encourage participation in the survey. Homeless individuals who completed the survey were given gift cards as an incentive. The donated gift cards totaled $2,740, said Prince William County spokeswoman Nikki Brown.

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Prince William leaders optimistic: ‘I feel like we’re off to a good start’

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 30, 2024 at 1:57PM | Updated February 4, 2024 at 8:26AM

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair-At large Deshundra Jefferson [Photo: Alan Gloss]

Leading the discussions was newly elected Democrat Deshundra Jefferson, the At-large Supervisor. Jefferson emphasized the need for unity in the face of divisive issues. Jefferson acknowledged the challenges ahead but expressed optimism about the Board’s direction.

“If we could just start having conversations with one another and get to a better place with creating norms, with creating different behaviors, that’s a win,” said Jefferson. “This is not going to be an easy four years. I hope that. I feel like we’re off to a good start, and I hope it can continue.”

Business

Do you/will you use a Sheetz drive-through?

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 29, 2024 at 10:03AM | Updated May 24, 2024 at 9:41AM

Sheetz employees line up for the opening of a new store in Stafford, Virginia.

Sheetz, a well-known chain of gas stations and convenience stores, is seeking approval from the Prince William Board of County Supervisors to demolish and replace one of its early locations at 4021 Prince William Parkway in Dale City.

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Public input sought for Route 28 study; County considers bypass project amidst uncertainties

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 29, 2024 at 9:21AM

The Prince William County Department of Transportation and the Prince William County Planning Office are gathering public input for a multimodal corridor study on Route 28 in the Yorkshire area.

This study, funded by an $80,000 grant from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Government’s Transportation Planning Board, explores cost-effective alternatives to enhance multimodal travel options over a two-mile stretch of Route 28.

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Prince William Supervisors consider changes to public comment procedures

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 26, 2024 at 12:30PM

To streamline public engagement and avoid lengthy meetings, the Prince William County Board of Supervisors is set to review its policy on public comment during a two-day meeting at the Old Hickory Golf Club on Monday, January 29, and Tuesday, January 30.

Supervisor Victor Angry spearheads the proposed changes, aiming to reduce individual public comment time from three to two minutes per person. His proposal also seeks to cap the total time allocated for public comments at three hours, encompassing in-person and comments made via online video.

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Delegate Lovejoy proposes legislation addressing data center sites and land-use transparency

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 21, 2024 at 11:21AM

Delegate Ian Lovejoy (R-22, Bristow) updated his legislative priorities at the end of the first week of the 2024 Virginia General Assembly.

Lovejoy emphasized his focus on two key issues: limiting the siting of data centers near certain areas and addressing potential conflicts of interest among local elected officials involved in land use proceedings.

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Woodbridge District Supervisor Margaret Franklin to host Zoom town hall amidst rising crime rates

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 21, 2024 at 9:00AM

In response to the recent surge in crime rates in Prince William County, Woodbridge District Supervisor Margaret Angela Franklin is set to host a Zoom town hall meeting on Monday, January 22, at 7 p.m. The town hall aims to address community concerns and provide insights into the county’s current public safety situation.

The decision to hold this annual town hall comes on the heels of a shooting in Woodbridge, resulting in the first homicide victim in Prince William County for the year 2024. A woman lost her life after being shot and taken to a local hospital.

Schools

Stafford supervisors delay vote on trailer classrooms, critical of mid-year budget request

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published January 19, 2024 at 10:46AM

On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, the Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted 4-3 to delay the vote on trailer – or modular – classrooms until the February 6 meeting following a request from the county School Board.

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