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Stafford County Chairman Deuntay Diggs Talks Taxes, Data Centers & Future Development

Join us for this edition of the Potomac Local News Podcast as we sit down with Stafford County Board of Supervisors Chairman Deuntay Diggs to discuss some of the biggest issues facing Stafford County in 2025.

Topics Covered in This Episode:

  • The county’s upcoming budget season – Will taxes go up? What are the funding priorities?
  • The debate over data centers – Should they require special permits, or should Stafford encourage their growth?
  • The future of economic development – What happened to promised retail, entertainment, and restaurants?
  • Stafford’s new courthouse and whether a town center could still be in the works.

Chairman Diggs’ upcoming town hall (March 27) and how residents can get involved in their community.

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