DUMFRIES, Va. — Virginia’s first town is ready to induct it’s new mayor.
On Tuesday, Mayor-elect Gerald “Jerry” Foreman will be sworn in as mayor of the small town. Interim Mayor Nancy West, who has served as interim mayor since the death of Mayor Fred Yohey in November, is expected to step down from the Town Council.
NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — Delegate Mark Dudenhefer, R-Stafford, Woodbridge, has received “A” ratings from both the Virginia and Prince William chambers of commerce for the 2012 Legislative Session. Grades are issued to recognize legislators for their support on initiatives that will help move Virginia forward, and provides analysis of the legislators’ support for the business community’s priorities.
“I am honored to have received such high marks from Virginia businesses, especially at a time when job creation is so important,” said Dudenhefer, who represents the 2nd House of Delegates District, covering North Stafford and eastern Prince William County.
By URIAH KISER
DUMFRIES, Va. — Gerald Foreman has been chosen Mayor of Dumfries during a town election that saw heavy voter turnout.
Mayoral candidates
Nancy West – (Interim mayor)
Age 74
Married, four children (1 deceased)
Retired school employee
Why she’s running: “Our 2020 Vision Statement talks about developing our old port area with restaurants, shopping and parks. The town is in negotiations to make that happen and, I hope that it isn’t too many years down the road before we see a wonderful development there.”
Gerald Foreman (Incumbent Councilman)
Age: 50
Married, one daughter
Aviation logistics consultant
Why he’s running: “The Mayor performing as a Leader, serving ‘all’ the Town citizens, Business Owners, Town Government and fellow Councilmembers. The number one issue is the way Council works with each other, communicates, and exchanges ideas. We need to do a better job.”
On Wednesday, April 18, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce recognized Delegate Luke Torian with The Economic Competitiveness Award, which recognizes legislators who worked to improve Virginia’s business climate during the 2012 legislative session. Delegate Torian sponsored legislation that gives local governments regulatory flexibility needed to attract and retain businesses engaged in providing services in support of national defense.
After the press conference when asked to comment Torian said “I am honored to be receiving the Economic Competitiveness award from the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. It is my hope that we see many positive developments from the passage of HB 406”. Torian said, HB406 will “allow companies to know that we are serious about them being a part of our community.”
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce recently released its 2012 General Assembly Report Card. Delegate L. Scott Lingamfelter (R-Prince William, Fauquier) was pleased to receive a score of 98 percent on the legislative report which informs citizens on key business related votes taken by the General Assembly during the 2012 Legislative Session. The Virginia Chamber of Commerce compiles annual voting records of all General Assembly members on important legislation affecting business and industry in the Commonwealth.
“One of my top priorities in Richmond is to make sure that our business community has the resources that they need to grow, expand, and prosper. This means creating a favorable business environment which gets rid of burdensome regulations and red tape and allows start-ups and small businesses to do what they do best- innovate. I am honored to receive this high rating from the Chamber for the work that my colleagues and I did this Session to help boost Virginia’s standing as the best state in the nation to do business and earn a living. Really, it’s about jobs”, said Lingamfelter.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Timothy Kaine will be in Triangle and Woodbridge today taking about the economy.
The former Democratic Virginia governor turned U.S. Senate candidate will stop at Group W, Inc. at 10:30 a.m. to speak with employees about their experience with the federal procurement process.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Prince William’s new kid on the political block has done more to distance himself from this fellow Board members.
Gainesville District Supervisor Peter Candland is serving his first term on the Board of County Supervisors and cast the lone vote against raising the county’s average tax bill about $110 per year. The six seven other members of the Board voted to increase taxes for the Fiscal Year 2013 budget, adopting a tax rate of $1.209 per assessed property value. The new budget includes monies for a new police station, new school funding, and raises for county staff for the first time in four years.
By Ashley McLeod
Capital News Service
RICHMOND, Va. – The General Assembly has upheld Gov. Bob McDonnell’s veto of legislation preventing community associations from prohibiting the installation of solar panels on homes.
By Amir Vera
Capital News Service
RICHMOND, Va. – When Tiffany Glass Ferreira’s son Charlie was 3, she offered him a treat that nearly killed him.
