Citing his wish to be "a responsible citizen who gives back to the community that raised him," long-time Nokesville resident Eric Young has announced his intention to run as a democrat for Brentsville District Supervisor in the Dec. 23 special election.
"I have chosen to run for office because, for too long, our county has continued to make poor policy decisions that negatively affect you and the future generations to come," he posted on his campaign website. "We deserve a change on the Board of County Supervisors."
The Brentsville District Supervisor seat became available when former supervisor Wally Covington resigned to accept a judicial appointment.
Young will challenge republican candidate Jeanine Lawson, who received the endorsement of Prince William County republicans following a mass meeting on Oct. 1. Lawson was the only republican candidate who was qualified to run, as former republican challenger Nokesville based realtor Scott Jacobs did not file paperwork on time.
Jacobs announced that he would run against Lawson as an independent candidate in December's special election.
Throughout the election, Lawson supporters have criticized Jacobs for the campaign contributions he received from real estate developers.
Young said he will not accept any contributions from developers.
"For the last 25 years, our county has been run by a machine of elected officials that are fueled by contributions from Real Estate Developers and the policies they have created reflect this," Young said. "For this reason, I make a pledge to the people to never accept any contributions from Real Estate Developers."
Young also promised that if elected, he would limit himself to two full terms on the BOCS.
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