With 16/17 precincts reporting, Bob Weir-R appears to be the winner of the Feb. 21 Special Election for Gainesville Supervisor as the lead has become insurmountable.
The makeup of the board will continue to be three Republicans and five Democrats.
| Votes | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kerensa G. Sumers | 2,735 | 39.40% |
| Robert B. "Bob" Weir | 4,195 | 60.43% |
| Write In | 12 | 0.17% |
Key Issues
The main issue of the election was the proliferation of data centers outside the overlay district. Weir made it clear he opposes data centers in residential areas. He also opposed the Prince William Digital Gateway in the Catharpin area of Gainesville.
Weir also advocated for preserving the rural area, avoiding new high-density housing, and being fiscally responsible.
The election results place the Prince William Digital Gateway in a more precarious position, although Democrats in favor of the project still control the board.
About Bob Weir
Bob Weir served as Haymarket Town Council Member for 12 years. He served as Planning Commission Chairman for the Town of Haymarket for three years, and Planning Commissioner for the Town of Haymarket for ten years.
He served on the Prince William County Sustainability Commission, and the Prince William County Data Center Overlay working group. He is a current member of the Coalition to Save Prince William County.
Weir was a respondent and expert witness, for the Application of Virginia Electric and Power Co., Case No. PUE-2015-00107. He served on the Gainesville and Brentsville Magisterial Districts Budget Committee as well as the Gainesville and Brentsville School Board Budget Committee.
He describes himself as a "long-time advocate" for the people who is, "unencumbered by personal conflicts."
"I have the experience and expertise to hit the ground running and immediately address the concerns of residents who have been marginalized and ignored, restoring integrity and trust, qualities long,” Weir said.
Votes by Precinct
Sumer carried the Manassas and Sudley areas of the Gainesville District, whereas Weir carried suburban and rural Gainesville.
Weir did best in less dense areas of the district, with the exception of Catharpin where the vote was very close. This is likely due to the fight over the Prince William Digital Gateway. Many landowners hope to sell their land while others want to conserve it.
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Kerensa G. Sumers | 313 | 48.83% |
| Robert B. "Bob" Weir | 327 | 51.01% |
| Write In | 1 | 0.16% |
Precincts won by Bob Weir
Evergreen 75%, Gravely 79%, Bull Run 60%, Heritage Hunt 79%, Tyler 60%, Mt. View 66%, Catharpin 51%, Regan 69%
Precincts won by Kerensa Sumer
Unity Braxton 71%, Ben Lomond 60%, Alvey 63%, Sudley 59%, Mullen 81%, Seymore 70%
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