Stafford, Va. –– Stafford County has a new Board of Supervisors, led by Chairman Susan Stimpson and Vice Chairman Cord Sterling.

Republicans Stimpson and Sterling, who represent the Falmouth and Rockhill Districts, respectively, were appointed to their new positions by their peers on the Board Tuesday night.


In Prince William County, local elected politicians have access to a discretionary fund account, which is left over money – allotted by taxpayers – after all of the expenses of running a district office have been paid for.

It’s the only jurisdiction in Northern Virginia that allows such a fund, and The Washington Post takes a look at how some of the discretionary money is being spent, and who says they don’t feel comfortable donating to, of all things, charitable causes.


Four people have tossed their name into the hat to be appointed supervisor, replacing Del. -Elect Mark Dudenhefer (R—Stafford, Woodbridge) who had served on the Board since 2006 and as Chairman since 2010.

The sitting Board is expected this month to appoint a temporary replacement for Dudenhefer, who was elected to the House of Delegates in November. The General Assembly convenes Jan. 11.


Woodbridge, Va. – He’s moving from the Stafford County Board of Supervisors to serve at the House of Delegates in Richmond, but he also has his eye on who will be elected president in 2012.

Del.- Elect Mark Dudenhefer (R-Stafford, Woodbridge) will work on a team of politicians in Virignia to help Mitt Romney win the state, and ultimately the White House.


Stafford, VA – At an investiture ceremony held last night in the Board Chambers at the Stafford County Administration Center, newly-elected and reelected supervisors, constitutional officers and School Board members were installed in their offices.

Judge Charles S. Sharp of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit presided at the ceremony and administered the oaths of office. Taking the oath as newly-elected members of the Board of Supervisors were Jack R. Cavalier of the Griffis-Widewater District and Robert M. Thomas, Jr., of the George Washington District. Cavalier, who represented the district from 2000 to 2007, succeeds Bob Woodson, who did not seek reelection. Thomas succeeds Harry Crisp, who also declined to run for reelection. Supervisor Cord A. Sterling – who was reelected to the Rock Hill District seat he has held since 2008 – was also sworn in. Three of the four constitutional officers who took their oaths last night were reelected: Sheriff Charles E. Jett, Commissioner of the Revenue Scott Mayausky and Treasurer Laura M. Rudy.


Prince William County, Va. — Prince William County on Monday night held a swearing-in ceremony for members of the county Board of Supervisors, Sheriff’s office, and other elected positions, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas.

Prince William County Board of Supervisor Chairman At-large Corey A. Stewart is sworn in for his second term as At-large Supervisor. [Photo courtesy: Prince William County]


Stafford, Va. — As Stafford’s Board of Supervisor’s Chairman prepares to head to Richmond next month for his new job as Delegate, there is talk about changing the make-up of county’s Board of Supervisors.

Del. –Elect Mark Dudenhefer (R-Stafford, Woodbridge) was elected in November to serve in Richmond when the General Assembly convenes Jan. 13. That will leave open not only the Garrisonville District Supervisor’s seat but also the title of Chairman of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors.


North Stafford, Va. — As Del.-Elect Mark Dudenhefer (R-2, Stafford, Woodbridge) prepares for his new job in Richmond, Stafford County officials must appoint someone new to fill his Board of Supervisors seat.

Dudenhefer, who has served as Chairman of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors since 2010 and on the Board since 2005, chaired his final meeting Tuesday night. Now the Board must appoint a new Supervisor to the Garrisonville District in North Stafford.


Virginia’s General Assembly reconvenes in Richmond Jan. 12 11 for 60 days, and both state senators and delegates want to hear from residents about their concerns. Legislators will also share information about the upcoming session.

As of Wednesday, Sen. George Barker (D-39, Alexandria, Fairfax, Prince William), Del. Richard Anderson (R-51, Prince William), Del. Luke Torian, D-52, Dumfries, Occoquan, Woodbridge) Del. Scott Lingamfelter (R-31, Woodbridge) and Del. Elect Mark Dudenhefer (R-2, Stafford, Woodbridge) have confirmed they attend the meeting,.


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