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Bill Ashton Appointed as Stafford’s New County Administrator

Published July 11, 2024 at 9:00AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:42PM

Stafford's County Administrator, Bill Ashton

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors has announced Bill Ashton as the new County Administrator following a national search. Ashton has served as the Town Manager of Herndon, Virginia, since 2017, and will begin his new role on September 16, 2024, taking over from interim County Administrator Craig Meadows.

Meg Bohmke, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, emphasized the importance of the selection, saying, “The selection of a County Administrator is vital for the Board to ensure the continued delivery of effective government services and the Board’s priorities of keeping Stafford a safe community with a strong educational system while balancing our growing needs.” She highlighted Ashton’s educational background, professional experience, and accomplishments as aligning with the community’s vision.

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From trash to power: Stafford supervisor pushes new use for landfill plot

By Local News

Published May 29, 2024 at 6:35AM

Monica Gary won the Aquia District seat on the Stafford Board of Supervisors.

(Fredericksburg Free Press) After touring the R-Board Regional Landfill for the first time two years ago, Monica Gary couldn’t shake the idea that the site held wasted potential.

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Exclusive: Plans for Pier at Potomac Creek Campground Withdrawn Amid Environmental and Community Concerns

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published May 21, 2024 at 5:24PM | Updated May 21, 2024 at 9:22PM

A permit application for a 1,000-foot pier extending through marshland into Potomac Creek at a contested campground has been withdrawn from a review by the Virginia Marine Resource Commission.

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Stafford to Provide Update on Water Reuse System Project with Amazon Data Center

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 14, 2024 at 5:06PM

The Stafford County Utilities Department will provide the Board of Supervisors with an update on the county’s water reuse system project at a special work session on Wednesday, May 15, at 6 p.m. The project is linked to the construction of an Amazon data center on Old Potomac Church Road, near Stafford Hospital, part of the Potomac Church Tech Center zoning amendment.

Amazon Data Services (AWS) agreed to construct a reclaimed water facility at the Aquia Wastewater Treatment Plant. This facility will support the cooling needs of data centers in areas north of Centreport Parkway. AWS has committed to limiting the occupancy of the second building at the data center until the reuse system is operational, with a scheduled delivery date in the second quarter of 2027. The first building will use potable water until the reuse system is complete.

141 new homes: Decision looms for Stafford Supervisors on Clift Farm rezoning proposal

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 5, 2024 at 3:40PM

A rendering of a typical home proposed for the Clift Farm development in Stafford, which would have 141 homes for seniors.

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors faces a looming decision on the Clift Farm proposal by Jarrell Properties, Inc., which seeks to rezone 57 acres from Agricultural to Urban Residential – Medium Density. The development area, located on Clift Farm Road, just off Leland Road in the Falmouth District, plans for 141 age-restricted homes.

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Get Ahead: More specialty courts?; 141 new homes planned; Stafford meeting shakeup

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 3, 2024 at 5:27PM | Updated May 5, 2024 at 3:49PM

The Judicial Center for Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors will discuss the enhancement and expansion of specialty courts at the Safe and Secure Communities briefing scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 2 p.m.

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Stafford Supervisors propose new meeting structure

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 3, 2024 at 5:14PM | Updated May 5, 2024 at 4:42PM

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors is set to revamp its meeting agenda structure to streamline operations and improve efficiency. This new structure, dubbed “Option 4,” was crafted after a thorough review of practices across over 25 Virginia jurisdictions and aims to alleviate board members’ logistical challenges.

The newly proposed system eliminates traditional standing committees and introduces a thematic meeting schedule organized as A-Day, B-Day, and C-Day. These meetings are strategically scheduled to enhance focus and efficiency:

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Prince William breaks ground for 27th fire station

By Sarah Romero

Published May 1, 2024 at 8:28AM

The intersection of Spriggs Road and 234 is the new site of Prince William County’s newest Fire and Rescue Station. It’ll be the county’s 27th firehouse.

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Stafford names 2nd interim administrator in two years

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 1, 2024 at 10:48AM

Craig Meadows has come out of retirement to help right the ship.

Meadows, the second interim administrator in two years, will serve as the Stafford County Interim County Administrator starting Wednesday, April 3, 2024. He recently retired from Montgomery County, Virginia (Blacksburg-Christiansburg area), where he retired after serving as its County Administrator for 14 years.

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Spanberger holds press conference to tout $1.7 in transportation funding

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 28, 2024 at 9:24AM

Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) was in Stafford County on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, to tout her efforts to bring federal dollars to the district.

At a press conference at the county movement center, orchestrated by Spanberger’s office, said a county spokeswoman, Spanberger announced $1.7 million in transportation funding for the region.