Bob Weir
- Prince William County Lowers Real Estate Tax Rate, But Average Homeowner Bill Still Rises
The Prince William County Board of County Supervisors approved its Fiscal Year 2026 budget on April 22, 2025, including a reduction in the real estate tax rate designed to partially offset rising property assessments. Despite the rate cut, most homeowners will pay more in property taxes this year due to strong growth in home values […]
- Prince William Supervisor Yesli Vega Alleges Backroom Politics in Union Vote
Vega stated that respect must be earned and criticized what she perceived as efforts to exclude her from key discussions. She expressed disbelief at the governing body’s handling, saying elements left her ‘in complete and no idea the conniving.’ Pointing to the unionization drive led by SEIU Virginia 512, which recently urged workers to vote […]
- Prince William County Proclaims April 2026 Sikh and Punjabi Heritage and Appreciation Month
According to the proclamation, Sikhism is a monotheistic religion that originated in the state of Punjab, located in what is now parts of modern-day India and Pakistan. There are approximately 30 million Sikhs worldwide, with Sikhism noted as the world’s fifth-largest religion. More than 25 Sikh gurdwaras operate in the area, and the Washington DC […]
- Prince William County’s Transit Operations: Funding Without General Fund Reliance and Comparison to Fairfax County
The system’s annual revenue totals about $30 million, sourced from mechanisms including local contributions and fares, with $20 million allocated from state grants and $10 million from other local streams. This covers the entirety of operations for services like OmniRide buses managed by the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC), which connects Prince William County […]