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Published September 3, 2024 at 3:32PM | Updated September 9, 2024 at 11:11AM

Prince William County residents are invited to attend a Multi-District Town Hall on Monday, September 16, 2024. Supervisors Yesli Vega, Tom Gordy, and Bob Weir of the Coles, Brentsville, and Gainesville districts will lead a discussion on community safety and the proposed Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance.

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Prince William approves budget, denies Ashworth’s requests

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published April 24, 2024 at 1:15PM

Prince William County’s Board of Supervisors easily approved the fiscal year 2025 budget with a few changes on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, to take effect on July 1.

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Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney threatens to withhold prosecution amid funding dispute

By Alan Gloss

Published April 22, 2024 at 5:07PM

Prince William County Commonwealth Attorney Amy Ashworth (Photo: Mike Beaty)

In a letter addressed to the Chair and the Supervisors of Prince William County, Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth outlined her intention to withhold prosecution of certain misdemeanor charges, effective May 1, 2024, if county leaders don’t give her more employees.

According to the letter, the Prince William County Prosecutor’s Office is operating with 26 fewer positions than required. A recent time study showed the office has a deficit of seven attorneys and 19 administrative staff, Ashworth wrote.