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Published December 18, 2024 at 9:00AM

As Prince William County grows, officials highlight the need for new water sources to meet future demand. A primary concern is the expansion of data centers, which have become a significant consumer of water.

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Prince William County Supervisors Approve New Positions for Commonwealth Attorney’s Office Amid Funding Challenges

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 10, 2024 at 3:00PM

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

In a meeting on October 8, 2024, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved funding for new positions in the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, addressing the office’s need for additional resources to handle an increasing caseload.

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Plan to Curb Street Panhandling with Jobs Program Faces Roadblocks, Board Defers Vote

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 9, 2024 at 3:00PM

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors met on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, to discuss a proposal to address the risks associated with street panhandling by offering employment opportunities to those begging on busy streets.

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AI Traffic Safety System Faces Scrutiny, Prince William County Supervisors Delay Decision

By Alan Gloss

Published September 25, 2024 at 11:00AM | Updated September 28, 2024 at 8:38AM

Proposed AI camera locations.

A proposal to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) tracking for traffic and pedestrian safety in Prince William County was deferred after a contentious discussion during the Sept. 19, 2024, Board of County Supervisors meeting.

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Prince William County Supervisor Proposes Tax Break for Terminally Ill Residents

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 24, 2024 at 8:00AM | Updated September 24, 2024 at 8:46AM

Yesli Vega (R), 7th District Congressional candidate and Pr. Wm. County Supervisor

Supervisor Yesli Vega has put forth a proposal to explore providing a tax break for terminally ill residents in the county, aiming to ease the financial burden on families dealing with the high costs of medical care.

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Catch and Release: The Controversial Policy Fueling Prince William’s Crime Debate

By Alan Gloss

Published July 24, 2024 at 12:00PM | Updated July 26, 2024 at 5:51PM

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In Prince William County, a catch-and-release style revolving justice system keeps more criminals on the street in the name of fairness.

A shooting at Manassas Mall on July 9, 2024, left two people injured, including one of five suspects in the case, underscores a more significant problem with the justice system in a much more progressive Prince William County.

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Navigating the Next Term: Deshundra Jefferson Faces Crucial Choices Amidst Digital Gateway, Meals Tax Debates

By Alan Gloss

Published May 9, 2024 at 11:07PM

In the wake of the contentious Digital Gateway project and ongoing debates surrounding the Meals Tax, Chair At-large Deshundra Jefferson of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors faces a series of complex decisions as county leaders leave their honeymoon phase and prepare for the next three and a half years of their term.

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Exclusive: Jefferson Talks About Her First 100 Days in Prince William: Data Centers, Tax Relief, and Civility

By Alan Gloss

Published May 6, 2024 at 11:09PM | Updated May 6, 2024 at 11:58PM

Desundra Jefferson, Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair At-large [Photo: Alan Gloss]

Potomac Local News recently interviewed Deshundra Jefferson, Chair of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors, to discuss her initial 100 days in office and her future plans for the county.

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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.