Tag: Jeanine Lawson
Virginia Natural Gas Withdraws Application to Run Fracked Pipeline Through Prince William County
Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) filed a motion to withdraw its proposal to build the Interconnect Project, which would have built high pressure fracked gas pipelines in Prince William and Fauquier counties.
Prince William Supervisors Approve Independent Hill Plan in 5 to 3 Vote
In a 5-3 vote, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved the controversial Independent Hill Small Area Plan that includes neighborhood residential, commercial, open space and tech/flex use.
Brentsville Supervisors Fears Comp Plan Directive Threatens Rural Crescent
Chair Wheeler directed staff to consider multiple land uses such as commercial, industrial or higher-density residential throughout the county including rural areas.
Divided Prince William Board Advertises FY22 Tax Rate of $1.125
The Prince William County Board of Supervisors have advertised a proposed Fiscal Year 2022 residential tax rate of $1.125 for every $100 of assessment home and property value. It passed along party lines.
Republican Supervisors Walk Out on Prince William Joint School Board Meeting Unconscious Bias Presentation
Before the presentation entitled “Raising Awareness of Unconscious Bias to Foster Inclusivity and Equity,” Supervisors Pete Candland (Gainesville), Jeanine Lawson (Brentsville) and Yesli Vega (Coles) walked out of Tuesday’s joint meeting in protest.
UPDATE: Prince William Supervisors to Consider Striking Language Regarding Defund Police from Strategic Plan
Gainesville Supervisor Pete Candland believes the county should not consider defunding police nor reallocating any of its funding.
Prince William Supervisors Request the Governor Allow Outdoor Seating at County Restaurants This Weekend
Residents may be able to celebrate this Memorial Day on the patios of Prince William restaurants, wineries and breweries after all.
Prince William BOCS Adopts Flat Tax Rate, but Tax Bills Will Increase
Although the 2020-21 tax rate will remain the same as in fiscal year 2020, residents will receive a higher property tax bill during the COVID-19 health and economic crisis.
Supervisor Lawson Asks, ‘Higher Property Taxes and County Fees, NOW?’
Brentsville Supervisor Jeanine Lawson believes it is not appropriate to adopt a tax rate that will result in tax increases on Prince William County residents during the COVID-19 economic crisis.
Candland, Republicans Oppose Prince William Tax Increases During COVID-19
We have five other members of the Board of County Supervisors committed to vote to approve a tax rate that will significantly increase taxes, and county spending by tens of millions of dollars.
