Prince William Board of County Supervisors Archives

Published March 10, 2026 at 8:04PM

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Republican Jeannie M. LaCroix, Republican, has won the special election for the Woodbridge District seat on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors, defeating Democratic nominee Muhammed Sufiyan “Sef” Casim and write-in candidate Pamela Montgomery, Democrats, in a low-turnout contest marked by controversy and party division.

Unofficial results from the Prince William County Office of Elections show LaCroix receiving 43.73% of the vote (1,694 votes), Casim with 37.07% (1,436 votes), and write-ins (primarily for Montgomery) at 19.20% (744 votes). The total turnout reflects a divided Democratic base in a district that has historically leaned strongly Democratic.

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Prince William Supervisors Move to End By-Right Data Centers in Overlay District — But Approve Controversial Hornbaker Project in 4-3 Vote

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 4, 2026 at 2:00PM

In a split decision reflecting deep divisions over the county’s data center boom, the Prince William County Board of Supervisors voted 4-3 on March 3 to initiate a zoning text amendment that would eliminate by-right approval for data centers inside the Data Center Opportunity Zone Overlay District and require special use permits (SUPs) for all future projects countywide.

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Democrats Urge Casim to Drop Woodbridge Bid

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 2, 2026 at 8:15AM | Updated March 2, 2026 at 11:55AM

Casim

A group of Democratic elected officials led by former Woodbridge Supervisor Delegate Margaret Franklin called on Muhammed “Sef” Casim to step down as the Democratic nominee for Woodbridge District Supervisor, while Prince William Board Chair Deshundra Jefferson criticized his apology and urged meetings with affected communities.

On March 2, 2026, a joint statement from Democratic elected officials declared Sufiyan “Sef” Casim’s resurfaced social media remarks racist, xenophobic, and misogynistic, describing them as disqualifying due to a fundamental failure of character and judgment. The signers stated that Casim’s use of deeply derogatory language has caused immeasurable pain, particularly to African Americans, and that he does not grasp the weight and history of the words used.

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Restaurant Owners Cheer Prince William Meals Tax Repeal Push

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 25, 2026 at 9:00AM

A waitress at Dixie Bones BBQ in Woodbridge.

Prince William County restaurant owners and industry groups welcome Board Chair Deshundra Jefferson’s proposal to fully repeal the meals tax.

Prince William County Board Chair At-Large Deshundra Jefferson proposed fully repealing the county’s meals tax in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, which begins July 1, 2026. The tax, reduced from 4% to 3% effective January 1, 2026, applies to prepared foods and beverages at restaurants ranging from fast food to fine dining.

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Prince William Meals Tax on the Chopping Block: Chair Pushes for Full FY2027 Repeal

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 20, 2026 at 1:00PM

Chair DeShundra Jefferson at the April 22 Prince William Board of County Supervisors meeting.

Prince William County Board Chair Deshundra Jefferson is calling for the full elimination of the county’s meals tax in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The proposal would take effect July 1, 2026, if approved by the Board of County Supervisors.

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Resident Compares Data Centers to ‘Home Invasion’ at Prince William Board Meeting; Supervisor Boddye Pushes to Block Development on Former School Site

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 19, 2026 at 1:00PM

Boddye

A Prince William County resident delivered an emotional plea during Tuesday’s Board of County Supervisors meeting, likening the threat of nearby data center development to the trauma of a home invasion he experienced years earlier.

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Prince William bills to rise $203 under flat tax rate

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 18, 2026 at 2:30PM

Prince William County’s proposed $2.22 billion budget for fiscal year 2027 would keep the real estate tax rate flat, but most homeowners would still pay more due to rising property values and higher fees.

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Prince William 311 Marks First Year

By Potomac Local News

Published February 16, 2026 at 10:00AM

Prince William County leaders say the county’s 3-1-1 service system has handled more than 63,000 interactions in its first year, as officials also prepare to reorganize capital construction under the Department of Transportation.

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New Courthouse Leads $1.56B Prince William Capital Plan

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 11, 2026 at 1:00PM

Bennett School at the Prince William County courthouse.

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Police pay deal adds $23 million in new costs

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 10, 2026 at 1:30PM

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The police pay agreement approved by county supervisors will add more than $23 million in new costs over two years and require future boards to commit funding during the annual budget process.

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