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Belman Wants to Make Stafford More Business Friendly, Improve Transportation Infrastructure

Published October 14, 2013 at 12:03AM | Updated October 17, 2013 at 10:06PM

Robert Belman, former school board member of eight years, is running for the open Falmouth seat in this November’s General Election. He says his experience serving as a school board member and desire to work for the county independently of a political party will make him a valuable representative of Stafford.

“I wasn’t talked or coerced into running. I’ve always wanted to give back to the community and I think I have the pulse of the people,” says Belman. “People know who I am and I am accessible to people. I’m not representing any political party, I’m representing the people.”

Falmouth Supervisor Candidate, Setzer says County Needs Smarter Development

By Allison Landry

Published October 14, 2013 at 12:01AM | Updated October 18, 2013 at 8:59PM

Valerie Setzer, Democratic candidate for the Falmouth district seat on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, is running up against Republican Mary “Meg” Bohmke and Independent Robert Belman in the November General Election. She is running for the seat because she says that she believes she would be able to facilitate a more balanced perspective on the board of supervisors.

“I look at things in a more well-rounded perspective,” she says. “When considering developments, I will ensure that the people that are willing to develop new projects in this county take into consideration and compensate the county with the necessary infrastructure needs that accompany those projects. This includes roads, schools, public transportation and accessibility to fire and rescue services (and so on).”

Garrisonville Supervisor Schieber Wants to Add Jobs, Expand Research and Development Centers

By Allison Landry

Published October 14, 2013 at 12:00AM | Updated May 14, 2015 at 9:02AM

Ty Schieber, Republican incumbent for the Garrisonville district on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, has served on the county’s board since January 2012. This is his first regular election. He was appointed by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors to the Garrisonville seat after Mark Dudenhefer (R-Stafford) was elected to the House of Delegates. Prior to being elected as a supervisor, he was a representative on the Stafford County School Board. His opponent in the November Virginia General Election is Democrat, Laura Sellers.

He says there are three main challenges that come along with the development and growth coming to Stafford County: schools, transportation and safety.

Haymarket Vice Mayor Censured, Fined

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 11, 2013 at 2:50PM | Updated November 5, 2014 at 10:47AM

HAYMARKET, Va. — Jay Tobias, Haymarket’s vice mayor, was censured and is now forced to pay a $250 fine for alleged misconduct stemming from public intoxication charges filed on the day of the town’s largest public celebration.

Town officials Monday voted 4-3 to force Tobias to pay the fine on our before Oct. 21. Officials also censured Planning Commission and former Town Council member Robert Wier after Mayor David Leake pressed charges on him, claiming he was standing on a public street in mid conversation when Wier walked up to him and began cursing at him.

Cuccinelli to Speak at Anti-Parkway Rally

By Potomac Local News

Published October 2, 2013 at 5:08PM

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MANASSAS, Va. — Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli will speak to concerned residents about the proposed Bi-County Parkway on Saturday.

That announcement made by his campaign staff today comes as Cuccinelli is running for Governor of Virginia, and it leaves more questions than answers in his bid to replace Bob McDonnell. Questions about what will his appearance will mean to supporters and opponents of the 10-mile roadway that would link Prince William to Dulles Airport in Loudoun County, abound.

Lingamfelter: Natural Gas Drilling, Natural Resource Exploration Would Bring Jobs

By Allison Landry

Published October 1, 2013 at 9:00AM | Updated October 1, 2013 at 6:43PM

Delegate Scott Lingamfelter, Republican incumbent representing the 31st district of the Virginia House of Delegates, has represented Prince William and Fauquier counties since 2002. This election, he is focusing his campaign on hot topics in the northern Virginian region: transportation, education and jobs. He says his 11 years of service to his district displays his loyalty to his constituents.

“I look at myself through the lens of public service. I have been serving the public since the day I took my oath to the constitution in 1973. The people of my district know me,” he says. “I know how to legislate and I know how to get things done in Richmond and that’s awfully important to Prince William and Fauquier counties.”

Hirons Wants to Rethink Testing, Touts Close Bonds with Local Government, Schools

By Allison Landry

Published September 30, 2013 at 11:00AM | Updated September 30, 2013 at 11:19AM

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Scott Hirons, candidate for the Falmouth seat on the Stafford County School Board, has been a professional project manager for over 19 years. He currently works as a contractor for the U.S. Army at Fort Belvoir.

Hirons says his leadership experience and educational background will make him a beneficial candidate for the school board.

Better Neighborhood Planning, Bigger Retail Base Keys to Sellers’ Campaign for Stafford Board of Supervisors

By Allison Landry

Published September 29, 2013 at 9:00AM | Updated September 30, 2013 at 9:47AM

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Laura Sellers is the Democratic candidate running for the Garrisonville seat of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, and she is no stranger to the political scene. She first ran for the Board of Supervisors in 2009 and is currently a member of the Stafford Democratic Committee. She says she is determined to bring the board a new perspective.

“I was not happy with the county,” says Sellers. “With a young child, I have to think about what I want the county to look like as I raise him here. This wasn’t really it.”

Seeking School Board Seat, Egan says Classroom Capacity a Major Issue in Stafford

By Allison Landry

Published September 27, 2013 at 11:00AM | Updated October 10, 2013 at 4:01PM

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Irene Egan believes every child deserves a good education, which is why she is running to fill the Aquia seat on the Stafford County School Board. Egan has two sons on her own, both which are attending Stafford County schools.

“I want them to have the best learning experience they can, and not just my children, but also for my friend’s children and my neighbor’s children,” says Egan. “These are the people that are going to be running our county, the people that are going to be running our schools. We’ve got to pay it forward.”

Unopposed Howell Supports ‘A-F’ School Reform, Lauds Budget Surplus

By Allison Landry

Published September 26, 2013 at 11:28AM | Updated September 30, 2013 at 10:11AM

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William “Bill” Howell has served as the 54th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates since 2003. He was first elected as a delegate representing the 28th House district in 1987 and remains unopposed.

Howell has a juris doctor degree from the University of Virginia School of Law and is an attorney practicing trust and estate law in Falmouth, Va.