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Stafford sheriff presents Speaker Howell with award

Published April 24, 2015 at 10:32AM

The Virginia Sheriffs Association on Thursday presented Virginia House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell (R-Stafford) with the 2015 Outstanding Legislative Service Award. The award was presented to Speaker Howell by Stafford County Sheriff Charles Jett at the 2015 Sheriffs’ Association spring conference in Roanoke.

“I am honored to be recognized by the Sheriffs’ Association and grateful for all that they do as part of Virginia’s law enforcement and public safety community. It’s an even greater privilege to be presented this award by Sheriff Jett, a man whom I respect and admire greatly,” said Howell.

Conroy says transparency, special education are priority in school board race

By Stephanie Tipple

Published April 21, 2015 at 12:03PM

Tracy Conroy, a registered nurse and small business owner, has announced her candidacy for the Prince William County School Board Chair seat.

The incumbent for the seat is Milt Johns, who has decided not to run for reelection. Conroy will face Ryan Swayers and Tim Singstock in a three-way run for the seat.

Ciampaglio signs pledge to not raise taxes in his campaign for delegate

By Stephanie Tipple

Published April 20, 2015 at 2:45PM | Updated April 21, 2015 at 10:41AM

Tim Ciampaglio, a retired United States Coast Guard commander, and small business owner has announced his campaign for the 2nd House district delegate seat.

Delegate Michael Futrell, who is the incumbent, will not be seeking re-election for the seat.

Supervisor Principi to run on his record for a third term

By Stephanie Tipple

Published April 16, 2015 at 3:00PM | Updated April 17, 2015 at 3:42PM

Supervisor Frank Principi, the incumbent on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors for the Woodbridge district, has announced his campaign to run for re-election.

Principi has been on the board for eight years and is currently finishing his second term.

Republican firehouse primary to take place April 25

By Potomac Local News

Published April 15, 2015 at 4:03PM

Following the decision by the board of elections to not allow for a state-run Republican primary, the Prince William County Republican Party will be hosting a firehouse primary on April 25.

All Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park residents will have the ability to vote in the primary that day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help decide who will be the Republican nominees for the general election in November. (more…)

Prince William Clerk of the Court candidate Haynes tied to lawsuit

By Stephanie Tipple

Published April 15, 2015 at 3:38PM | Updated April 15, 2015 at 4:55PM

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On Jan. 8, a company named Thomlynn LLC, filed a lawsuit against Holladay Property Services Midwest Inc., at the Circuit Court of Hanover County for $5.9 million in damages.

Holladay and its entire board are being named in the suit – including Austin Haynes, a Republican primary candidate for Clerk of the Court in Prince William who was employed as their senior vice president at the time of the stated complaint.

George prioritizes teacher pay in his run for Prince William school board

By Potomac Local News

Published April 15, 2015 at 2:49PM

Joseph George, an Army veteran and Department of Defense employee, has announced his candidacy to run for the Neabsco District school board seat.

Lisa Bell currently holds the board seat.

$1.5M election equipment makes debut in Dumfries special election

By Stephanie Tipple

Published April 15, 2015 at 12:24PM

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Yesterday evening, interim Dumfries Town Council member Bill Murphy was elected to a permanent seat on the council following a special election in Dumfries.

Nohe, O’Meara talk taxes, and why Route 28 stinks

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 15, 2015 at 12:01PM

Paul O’Meara talked about lowering the tax burden for Prince William County residents.

His incumbent opponent Marty Nohe talked about the importance of spending county tax dollars on the things residents want in their community.

Chemist seeks Stafford school board seat

By Potomac Local News

Published April 15, 2015 at 11:13AM | Updated January 18, 2017 at 8:33PM

A local chemist has stepped up to run for the Stafford County School Board.

Dr. Dean Fetterolf, an analytical chemist is seeking the Rock Hill district seat as an independent candidate. He’s lived in the county for 21 years, according to a press release.