Woodbridge, Va. — Eastern Prince William will benefit handsomely after county leaders passed a new $890 million budget for fiscal year 2012.
Prince William County will see more police officers, Woodbridge residents will get to drive on wider road, a library will be renovated and county employees will get raises.
“This budget basically gives residents a better quality of life, by giving them the ability to get to and from work quicker through better roads. Once home from work, they can relax with their family by taking them to the expanded Potomac Library or for a walk on the Potomac National Scenic Heritage trail. While out, they will have peace of mind knowing their family, home, and neighborhood is safer with the additional 17 police officers on the street. If they need assistance through social services, they will get their benefits quicker because of actions taken during this budget cycle. After years of budget cuts, we are once again investing in our future. The residents of Woodbridge will reap the benefits for years to come,”
-Frank Principi, Woodbridge District Supervisor
Budget highlights as pointed out by Principi’s office
-17 new police officers, first increase in police protection in the county in four years
-Widening of Jefferson Davis Road (U.S. 1) from Neabsco Mills Road to Featherstone Road
-$300,000 for the renovation of Potomac Branch Library, for expanded patio
-Funding for Potomac Heritage Scenic Trail
-2 percent cost of living increase for every county employee
