Politics

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

By Allison Landry
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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.”

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

By Allison Landry
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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.

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McPike: Medicaid Expansion will Bring New Jobs

By Allison Landry
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Jeremy McPike, democratic candidate for the 31st Virginia House District, seeks to unseat openly conservative Delegate Scott Lingamfelter in the upcoming 2013 General Election.

McPike’s campaign will focus on issues including transportation, education and health care. He currently serves as the Director of General Services for the City of Alexandria.

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Schools: Keep Election Materials off Our Property

By Potomac Local News
Precinct Captain Delishia Boykin-David works her polling station outside Mount Ararat Church in North Stafford as a steady stream of voters arrive to cast their votes 8 a.m. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — All you politicos have been warned: Don’t put those colorful red, white, and blue campaign signs up on school property. The children don’t need to see them.

In a letter from Prince William County Public Schools today, we’re told campaign literature is banned from being distributed during the school day and at athletic events.

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Herring Endorsed by Northern Virginia Technology Council

By Potomac Local News
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Today, Democratic candidate for Attorney General Mark Herring received the endorsement of the Northern Virginia Technology Council’s (NVTC) TechPAC, which represents the largest and most well-known technology businesses in Virginia. Among the reasons for their choice, NVTC TechPAC’s 27-member Board of Trustees cited Herring’s proven record of leadership and advocacy on technology-related issues in the General Assembly.

“I’m proud to receive NVTC TechPAC’s endorsement because our state’s innovation economy is key to sustaining economic growth and keeping Virginia competitive,” Herring said. “As the next Attorney General, I will build off my strong record of supporting business in Virginia and working in a bipartisan fashion to continue to be a strong advocate for Virginia’s burgeoning technology industry.”

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Setzer Steps Up to Run for Falmouth District Seat

By Potomac Local News
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STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Valerie J. Setzer will carry the Democratic banner in the Falmouth District board of supervisors’ race this year.

The 35-year retiree of the Federal Aviation Administration takes the place on the ballot of former supervisor David R. Beiler, who needed to withdraw in August.

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Futrell Takes Responsibility for IRS Oversight, Focuses on U.S. 1

By Potomac Local News
The Futrells: Bernadine and Micheal, and thier 8-month-old son, Micheal II, along with Stafford County Democratic Committee Chairwoman Alane Callander at the kick-off event for Micheal Futrell’s campaign for Virginia House of Delegates. [Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Michael Futrell is answering questions about the IRS as his campaign for the House of Delegates enters the final stretch.

The Woodbridge Democrat who seeks to unseat Stafford Republican Mark Dudenhefer for Virginia’s 2nd House District had the federal taxing agency strip his charitable 501(c)3 status for Futrell’s 3-year-old “Make the Future” organization, a group that focuses on youth sports and educational activities, because the organization has not filed statement of earnings since its incorporation — something that must be done each year, according to the IRS.

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Focusing on Seniors Matters, Connolly to Hold Conference at Westminster

By Potomac Local News
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WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Congressman Gerry Connolly will host his annual Senior Issues Forum on Thursday at Westminster at Lake Ridge in Prince William County. Citizens interested in learning more about legislative matters and other issues concerning seniors and retirees are invited to attend.

Representatives from the AARP, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Social Security Administration, and the Federal Trade Commission will join Connolly on a panel at the forum. Congressman Connolly’s issues forum will run from 3 pm to 5 pm on Thursday, September 5, in Westminster’s Potomac Room at 12191 Clipper Drive in Woodbridge.

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Anderson Opening Campaign Office in Lake Ridge’s Dillingham Square

By Potomac Local News

LAKE RIDGE, Va. — Delegate Richard Anderson will open his campaign headquarters in Lake Ridge on Wednesday.

The incumbent will be joined by Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va. 1, and Delegate Scott Lingamfelter, when they open their office at Dillingham Square next to Sun Trust Bank, according to a press release. The opening ceremony is open to the public and starts at 7 p.m.

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