Stafford Board of Supervisors Archives - Page 12 of 17

Supervisors hit brakes, push vote on Amazon data center tax incentives into 2024

Published December 28, 2023 at 9:09PM | Updated December 29, 2023 at 9:21AM

[Photo by Christian Wiediger on Unsplash]

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors didn’t give Amazon Web Services the Christmas gift it wanted during a specially-called meeting today, December 28, 2023.

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Stafford calls for special data center vote Thursday; Proposes fast-track approval process

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 26, 2023 at 3:26PM | Updated December 26, 2023 at 9:24PM

Amazon wants to build 510,000 square feet of data center space in the county, prompting a special Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting on Thursday, December 28, 2023.

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‘Thank you for your service:’ Outgoing Stafford treasurer, supervisor honored

By Paris Goodman

Published December 20, 2023 at 11:09AM | Updated December 20, 2023 at 11:45AM

Left: Stafford County Treasurer Laura Rudy speaks after the Board of County Supervisors honored her for 16 years on the job. Right: Supervisors Crystal Vanuch and Pamela Yueung present outgoing George Washington District Supervisor Tom Coen with a certificate celebrating his five years on the Board of Supervisors. [Photo: Stafford County Government]

Two of Stafford County’s public servants, Laura Rudy and Thomas Coen, were honored by the Board of Supervisors amid their retirements on December 12.

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Stafford condemns 5 acres at Aquia Town Center for fire station

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 18, 2023 at 10:39AM | Updated December 18, 2023 at 4:18PM

Something is happening at the long-dormant Aquia Town Center site, though it’s not what residents have been promised.

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Stafford extends property tax deadline to January 5, 2024

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 14, 2023 at 12:00PM

Stafford County Board of Supervisors adopted a second Emergency Ordinance, EO23-02, on December 12, 2023, to extend zero penalties and interest through January 5, 2024.

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Stafford sheriff suggests speed camera study

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 12, 2023 at 3:25PM | Updated March 4, 2024 at 8:27AM

Stafford County Sheriff’ David Decatur (right)

Stafford County Sherrif David Decatur discussed the possibility of introducing traffic cameras and speed cameras to his deputies’ traffic enforcement toolkit.

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Musselman Park still in limbo: ‘Stafford screwed this project up…something has to be done now…’

By Sarah Romero

Published December 6, 2023 at 9:49AM | Updated December 6, 2023 at 11:08AM

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors is still unsure how to fund Musselman Park.

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Stafford leaders support bill that would clear the way for increased sales tax

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 5, 2023 at 11:31AM

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Stafford County leaders support new legislation allowing them to hike the county sales tax to pay for school construction.

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‘No longer an exurb of Northern Virginia;’ Stafford pushing state for more school funding

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 29, 2023 at 8:10AM

Photo: Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford County leaders will meet with Virginia Delegates and Senators during an annual dinner at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 29, 2023, to discuss the county government’s legislative wishlist.

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Stafford officials will look at zoning for medical clinics

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 21, 2023 at 9:36AM

At its Dec. 13 meeting, Stafford County’s Planning Commission will take on the issue of what medical facilities are allowed within which zoning ordinances — and have 100 days from then to take action or defer.

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