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Stafford County's Historical Commission could soon be a thing of the past.
The Board of Supervisors will dissolve the 32-year-old body at its meeting tomorrow, March 19, 2024. The public meeting will be held at 3 p.m. at the county government center, 1300 Courthouse Road.
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An outcry from families at the Stafford County School Board meeting Tuesday night, along with a letter from the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, was not enough to sway the school board to rescind its earlier vote to build elementary school No. 19 at the Brooke Point site, reports Kathy Knotts at the Fredericksburg Free Press.
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Heavy traffic congestion continues to plague Route 610 (Garrisonville Road) in North Stafford, prompting concerns from County Supervisor Tinesha Allen regarding traffic signal timing and drivers' habit of blocking intersections, commonly known as "blocking the box."
Allen emphasized the need for adjustments to signal alignment along the corridor, spanning the 5-mile stretch of Route 610 from Washington Drive to Shelton Shop Road, including major secondary roads like Mine and Eustace roads. She highlighted the significant backups during rush hours, particularly at intersections lacking synchronized signals, exacerbating congestion from Washington Drive to Eustace and again from the Park Ridge neighborhood to Shelton Shop Road.
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The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is addressing drainage concerns along River Road in Falmouth following heavy rainfall in January. VDOT spokesman Kyle Bates presented plans to the Stafford Board of Supervisors, highlighting the impact of the significant rain on the area.
"With the substantial rainfall in January, we've identified various drainage issues," stated Bates during the presentation. "While the flooding presented challenges, it also pinpointed areas needing attention."
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The Stafford County Board of Supervisors and the School Board convened to deliberate over crucial matters concerning the county's educational system and fiscal landscape.
The gathering, marked by various viewpoints and concerns, encapsulated the multifaceted challenges facing Stafford's educational infrastructure and underscored the imperative for collaborative solutions.
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Stafford County Commissioner of the Revenue Scott Mayausky recently discussed the notable surge in property assessments in an interview with Potomac Local News Founder and Publisher Uriah Kiser, shed light on its causes and implications, as well as the role of data centers in county revenues.
Mayausky explained that the recent increase in property assessments, with residential homes rising by an average of 13% and commercial properties by approximately 23%, can largely be attributed to the fundamental economic principle of supply and demand. He noted the scarcity of available houses on the market as a driving factor behind the uptick in property values despite prevailing high-interest rates. He said, "I think it is simply supply and demand."
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During the February 22, 2024, Stafford County Board of Supervisors session, deliberations centered on potential fee increases aimed at bolstering funding for various county government operations.
Budget Director Andrea Light, addressing the board, outlined the forthcoming steps regarding fee adjustments. "We have assumed about $150,000 of new revenue based on the fee increases from development services." She highlighted the proposed timeline for implementing changes, with the Board set to vote to advertise a tax rate on March 5 and the adoption of its FY2025 budget slated for April 2.
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Stafford County Administrator Randall Vosburg has signaled his intent to resign. Vosburg is the top government official in the county, overseeing the operation of county government services.
Vosburg held the job for 20 months. He did not provide a reason for his departure.
“During my time here, I have witnessed the dedication, passion, and resilience that defines Stafford. Together, we have overcome challenges, celebrated successes, and forged meaningful connections that I will always cherish,” Vossburg stated in his resignation letter.
There is no effective date for his resignation. The Board of Supervisors has yet to accept his resignation, said county spokesman Andrew Spence.
The Board may decide to go into closed session to discuss the matter during its 4 p.m. meeting tonight, at the Courthouse Community Center, 29 Stafford Avenue, Stafford.
Before coming to Stafford, Vosburg had served as County Administrator of Highlands County, Florida, since his appointment in 2017. Before that, he had served as Assistant County Administrator for Highlands County when he was hired for the position in 2013. Vosburg’s experience includes serving in the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Florida.
Vosburg replaced Fred Presley, who vacated the role in April 2022.
The news comes as Vosburg presented his proposed FY2025 budget to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. For the first time, the county proposes spending more than $1 billion on county services.
The news comes as biannual commercial and personal Real Estate property assessments out this week show an eye-popping 24% 23% for commercial properties and a 13% increase for homes, on on average, respectively, leaving residents to wonder just how much more money they’ll pay in property taxes starting July 1, 2024.
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Stafford County Commissioner of the Revenue Scott Mayausky delivered a comprehensive presentation to the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 20, 2024, regarding increased property assessments.
Mayausky's presentation, which marked his 12th time addressing the board on reassessments, aimed to shed light on the reasons behind the eye-popping surge in property assessments, which jumped 23% in two years.
