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Ebert’s Silence Prompts AG Petition

Published July 28, 2011 at 10:00AM

Prince William County Commonwealth Attorney Paul Ebert

Woodbridge, Va. –– A blogger has petitioned Virginia’s Attorney General to find out if Prince William’s top prosecutor is investigating a candidate for the county’s crown political office.

Virginia Virtucon reported last week democratic candidate for Prince William County Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, Dr. Babur Lateef, is being investigated by Prince William Commonwealth Attorney Paul Ebert for alleged wire and bank fraud after he lost his $1.2 million estate on Chaddsford Terrace outside Dale City to foreclosure last year.

Garces Predicts Tight Race

By Potomac Local News

Published July 26, 2011 at 8:00AM | Updated July 27, 2011 at 12:05AM

Democratic candidate Esteban Garces is seeking the 2nd District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates. (Campaign photo)

Woodbridge, Va. –– While Esteban Garces knows the perils of the underprivileged in Alexandria, he says he’s listening to voters in his district to find out what the issues are in the Potomac Communities.

The Democrat vying for a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates for the newly shifted 2nd District says transportation and home foreclosures top the list of concerns of residents in the district, which include portions of North Stafford and Woodbridge.

Garces Kickoff, Take Two

By Potomac Local News

Published July 25, 2011 at 12:32PM

Democratic candidate Esteban Garces is seeking the 2nd District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates. (Campaign photo)

Woodbridge, Va. — After one false start, Esteban Graces will try again tonight to hold a campaign kickoff in Woodbridge.

The Democrat seeks the newly shifted 2nd House of Delegates seat encompassing portions of North Stafford and Woodbridge.

McDonnell Stumps for Dudenhefer

By Potomac Local News

Published July 22, 2011 at 2:00PM

(Photo/Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

North Stafford — Virginia’s governor stopped in North Stafford on Thursday to stump for House of Delegates hopeful Mark Dudenhefer.

McDonnell touted the retired Marine’s leadership experience as well as his work as Chairman of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors.

Bay Clean-Up Bill On Track

By Potomac Local News

Published July 21, 2011 at 7:00AM

Robert J. Wittman, R-Va. 1

Congressman Robert Wittman (R-Va. 1) is taking stab at cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay, looking to implement techniques used in other states.

Legislation authored by the lawmaker won approval Wednesday from the House Committee on Natural Resources, clearing the way for the bill to be heard in the House.

Olsen Holds Chili Fundraiser

By Potomac Local News

Published July 19, 2011 at 12:50PM

By Marty van Duyne
For PotomacLocal.com

STAFFORD, Va. –– Commonwealth’s Attorney candidate Eric Olsen faced a chili crowd Sunday evening.

McDonnell to Appear at Globe and Laurel

By Potomac Local News

Published July 19, 2011 at 8:08AM

Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell

Gov. Robert F. McDonnell is scheduled to appear at noon Thursday at the Globe and Laurel Restaurant at 3987 Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) at Boswell’s Corner in North Stafford.

Dudenhefer, a Republican, is currently the Chairman of the Stafford Board of Supervisors and is vying to represent the newly shifted 2nd House District that includes portions of Woodbridge and North Stafford.

Unopposed May: We Won’t Take Anything for Granted

By Potomac Local News

Published July 19, 2011 at 7:52AM

Mike May kicks off his 2011 election bid. (Submitted)

OCCOQUAN, Va. –– A Prince William County Supervisor who is running unopposed held a campaign kickoff Sunday.

Republican Mike May said he’s made progress on the Board of County Supervisors over the past four years, and noted his vision to make Lake Ridge a more pedestrian friendly.

State Senate Candidate Puts Focus on National Budget Issue

By Potomac Local News

Published July 18, 2011 at 1:07PM

Tito Munoz

Woodbridge, Va. –– Tito Muñoz , candidate for the Republication nomination for Virginia Senate in the 36th District, today launched a petition aimed at calling on members of Congress to resist raising the federal debt ceiling and increasing taxes.

Voters are asked to sign the petition at https://petition.votetito.com/, which will be sent to Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Jim Webb and the members of the Congressional delegation.

Frederick Touts Fundraising, Plans to Kick Off Campaign

By Potomac Local News

Published July 18, 2011 at 7:30AM

Jeff Frederick

Former Delegate Jeff Frederick and candidate for the Virginia Senate raised $112,954.06* from 216* donations for the June 30th filing period, with a cash-on-hand of $90,370.61.

“I’m incredibly grateful for the rush of support we’ve received from across Northern Virginia for our campaign to end politics as usual in Virginia,” said Frederick. “The sheer number of people who made a financial contribution was all the more impressive given our late entry into this race due to the redistricting. I’m humbled by the grassroots support and the gaining momentum of our campaign as we continue to take our message directly to the voters of the 36th District.”