UPDATE: Jan. 3, 2022- Bob Weir won the Republican nomination for the Gainesville seat on Prince William County Board of Supervisors.
GAINESVILLE, VA — December 12, 2022 — Bob Weir announced today his intent to run for the vacant Prince William Board of County Supervisors Gainesville District seat. As a result of Supervisor Candland’s resignation, the Prince William Board of Supervisors will authorize the Court to set a date for a special election.
Weir has served five terms on the Haymarket Town Council and five terms on the Haymarket Planning Commission and has a proven track record and reputation for achieving results for the residents of Haymarket and the Gainesville District.
“As a long-time advocate who has spent decades defending the quality of life for families who have chosen the Gainesville District as home, I believe the current direction of the County Board requires a voice of reason, unencumbered by personal conflicts, to maintain that quality of life," said Weir. "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 absent in the Gainesville District citizens’ experience with our county."
Upon learning of Weir’s candidacy, a Gainesville resident observed:
“Bob’s depth of knowledge on legislative and zoning issues is unmatched, and his work ethic on behalf of County citizens can only be described as tireless. Bob’s been a stalwart in multiple, successful battles against bad policy and bad process. And, if you’ve ever seen Bob in action, you know he’s fearless in word and action.”
Weir has proven to be an objective voice for the residents of the Gainesville District, both in his service to the Town and determined advocate for the residents’ concerns. Weir has worked diligently with elected officials, community groups and concerned individuals on issues ranging from the Haymarket transmission lines to the Digital Gateway application. He pledges to bring that same level of diligence, focus and resolve to the Office of the Gainesville District Supervisor.
“Prince William County and the Gainesville District, in particular, are faced with an unprecedented number of challenges, most resulting from unfettered development which creates an increased tax burden without corresponding public service improvements," said Weir.
"Those challenges are exacerbated by an indifferent Board of Supervisors and unresponsive County staff. The decisions being made by the current Board of Supervisors, without meaningful representation of the Gainesville District, will continue to degrade the quality of life and the investment value of those who chose to live in Prince William County."
"The residents of the County have grown weary of divisive tactics that ignore their interests. I am committed to returning a voice to the residents, championing fiscal responsibility, and maintaining my tradition of open-door service and leadership.”
Weir will emphasize fiscal restraint and a close review of the County budget to ensure that the tax burden borne by County residents is mitigated to the greatest extent possible. Further, Weir will address the uncontrolled, irresponsible development practices that threaten the residents’ quality of life, the Rural Crescent, and portend ever-increased spending on the infrastructure required to implement poorly considered industrial development and residential sprawl.
Weir’s record of public service to the residents of Prince William County includes:
ABOUT BOB
Bob is a near lifelong resident of Virginia, the child of a career Army Officer and State Department employee. After graduating from the University of Virginia and starting a family, Bob chose to move his family to the Gainesville District in 2000, largely as a result of the quality of life and educational opportunities presented by Prince William County.
As a member of the Haymarket Town Council and several civic organizations, Bob has consistently fought for the interests of the County’s residents and engineered many victories for those residents, including the undergrounding of the Haymarket Transmission Line.
Bob and his wife Diane have been married for 31 years, reside in the Town of Haymarket and have put three children through Prince William County schools.
NOTE: Bob Weir is a Republican. Republican Alyson Satterwhite, formerly the Gainesville member of the Prince William County School Board is also a Republican candidate. Democrat Kerensa Green Sumer also announced her nomination, Monday.
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