The Stafford County Board of Supervisors formally recognized Supervisor Meg Bohmke on Tuesday with a proclamation detailing her more than a decade-long record of elected service, leadership, and policy work on behalf of the county.
The ceremonial presentation took place during the board’s Dec. 16, 2025, meeting and highlighted Bohmke’s roles at the county, regional, and state levels.
Bohmke, a Republican, has been a central figure in Stafford County governance during a period of sustained growth, infrastructure expansion, and evolving land-use policy. The proclamation outlined how her work intersected with transportation planning, school construction, public safety staffing, park development, and regional cooperation, which continue to shape county priorities.
According to the proclamation presented by Board Chairman Deuntay Diggs, Bohmke was elected to the Stafford County Board of Supervisors in 2013 and represented the Falmouth District from 2014 through 2025. She also served one term on the Stafford County School Board, with her combined elected service spanning more than a decade.
During her tenure, fellow supervisors elected Bohmke vice chair of the board in 2017 and chairwoman in 2018, 2020, and 2024. She also held leadership roles on multiple regional and state boards and commissions.
The proclamation detailed Bohmke’s service as Stafford County’s appointee to the Central Rappahannock Regional Library Board, where she emphasized transparency and public access to information. She represented Region 7 on the Virginia Association of Counties for several years, served on the organization’s nominations and education steering committees, and was elected VACo president for the 2021–2022 term.
Bohmke also represented Stafford County on the Virginia Railway Express board, serving as chairwoman in 2024; the Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, where she served as chairwoman in 2023; and the George Washington Regional Commission, where she served as chairwoman in 2018.
Transportation and infrastructure were identified as sustained policy priorities. The proclamation cited her work with state and regional partners to advocate for a dedicated multiuse path as part of the Chatham Bridge rebuild and to secure approval from the Commonwealth Transportation Board for a complete rebuild and multiuse path on the Falmouth Bridge. Her efforts also resulted in multiple pedestrian crosswalk improvements throughout the Falmouth District.
In land-use policy, Bohmke supported downzoning measures aimed at smart growth, which significantly reduced the number of permitted residential units countywide. She initiated a joint meeting with the Planning Commission in February 2023 to address data center development, leading to revised data center regulations adopted in 2025.
The proclamation also highlighted Bohmke’s support for educational facilities, including the rebuilds of Moncure Elementary School, Drew Middle School, and Stafford High School; the construction of two new elementary schools and a new high school; and planning for the future rebuild of Hartwood Elementary School. She supported the creation of the North Star Early Childhood Education Center and promoted collaboration between the county and school division, including a joint health benefits plan and the ongoing three-on-three joint committee of supervisors and school board members.
In public safety, Bohmke supported Stafford County’s volunteer fire and rescue system and the transition to combined career and volunteer staffing, including the first such crew at Falmouth Station 1. Her service coincided with the expansion of paid staffing across most county fire and rescue stations.
The proclamation also detailed Bohmke’s involvement in parks, recreation, and community initiatives. She worked with the family of Olympic diver Mark Lenzi to name the Curtis Park Pool in his honor and support the creation of a memorial diving well mural at the Jeff Rouse Swim and Sport Center. She partnered with the skateboard community and county staff to develop the Brooks Park Skateboard Facility and supported the opening of Stafford County’s first inclusive playground at Chichester Park.
Bohmke and her husband, Dave Bohmke, made Stafford County their home and raised their family there. The proclamation recognized more than 30 years of volunteer service, including work in schools and local government, and emphasized Bohmke’s focus on collaborative governance and collective Board action.
Democrat Kecia Evans was elected to succeed Bohmke in November 2025.
