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A NOTE FROM SUPERVISOR GORDY
Dear Neighbors,
As your County Supervisor, I work to build strong relationships and trust across Prince William County. That approach is why my colleagues on the Board elected me as the Board's Chair Pro Tem.
This is important, not for me but for you. The decisions we make directly affect your daily life. Whether it's reducing traffic congestion, ensuring first responders arrive when you need them, or planning for growth responsibly, these aren't partisan issues. They're Prince William County issues, and you deserve leadership that prioritizes results over rhetoric.
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My approach has always been to listen to residents, ask tough questions about how your tax dollars are spent, and work across party lines when it serves our community. You won't always agree with every vote I cast, but you'll always know where I stand and why.
This newsletter is part of that commitment to transparency. Each month, I'll give you a straightforward account of what the Board acted on, what it means for our county, and what decisions are ahead. I encourage you to stay engaged and share your perspective. Public input makes our local government stronger and more accountable.
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BOARD ACTIONS AT A GLANCE
- Tractor-Tailer Parking: A major safety concern in Brentsville has been the overflow of tractor-trailers parking on narrow road shoulders or in residential areas. The Board requested VDOT find dedicated industrial parking solutions so these trucks aren't a hazard on local rural roads.
- Rural Traffic Safety: The Board will ask state lawmakers to allow safety improvements on rural roads like Vint Hill Road and Aden Road, where current rules often block traffic-calming measures such as speed humps or warning signs because the roads carry too much traffic or have speed limits above 25 mph.
- Budget Update: Finance provided the Board with an update on the County's revenue and reserves.
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- Board of County Supervisors Meetings:
- February 3, 2:00 PM
- February 10, 2:00 PM (work session)
- February 17, 2:00 PM
For more information, register to speak, or watch online: Click here.
- Lucas School Open House Sunday, February 1, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Kick off Black History Month at this reconstructed 19th-century one-room schoolhouse. Learn about the post-Civil War challenges and triumphs of the Lucasville community. More Details
- Galentine’s Ladies Night: Grab your friends and head to The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm on Thursday, February 5, from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM for a night of music, dancing, and local vendors. Tickets and details available here.
- Native Plant Symposium: Join local experts at the Verizon Auditorium on Saturday, February 14, at 9:00 AM to learn how to enhance your property and protect our local ecosystem using plants native to the Brentsville District. Register Here
- Cup of Cozy Mysteries: Visit Vita Nova Creatives & Coffee on Tuesday, February 24, at 11:00 AM for a Nokesville Library book discussion on The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods.
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- Board of County Supervisors Meetings:
- February 3, 2:00 PM
- February 10, 2:00 PM (work session)
- February 17, 2:00 PM
For more information, register to speak, or watch online: Click here.
- Lucas School Open House Sunday, February 1, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Kick off Black History Month at this reconstructed 19th-century one-room schoolhouse. Learn about the post-Civil War challenges and triumphs of the Lucasville community. More Details
- Galentine’s Ladies Night: Grab your friends and head to The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm on Thursday, February 5, from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM for a night of music, dancing, and local vendors. Tickets and details available here.
- Native Plant Symposium: Join local experts at the Verizon Auditorium on Saturday, February 14, at 9:00 AM to learn how to enhance your property and protect our local ecosystem using plants native to the Brentsville District. Register Here
- Cup of Cozy Mysteries: Visit Vita Nova Creatives & Coffee on Tuesday, February 24, at 11:00 AM for a Nokesville Library book discussion on The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods.
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NOTEWORTHY NEWS:
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School board asks Dominion Energy to keep power towers away from Patriot High
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The Prince William County School Board has asked Dominion Energy to keep its new high-voltage transmission lines away from Patriot High and T. Clay Wood Elementary schools -a move that's being seen as a win for the Braemar community in Bristow.
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Nokesville's Mystique Ro qualifies for Winter Olympics
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Nokesville native and 2012 Brentsville High alum Mystique Ro qualified for her first Winter Olympics for Team USA in the skeleton after a strong 2025 season.
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Prince William County police move to encrypted radio traffic, sparking debate over transparency
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Prince William County police transitioned from open dispatch traffic to fully encrypted police radio transmissions earlier this month, aligning with what the department calls "evolving public safety needs and national best practices."
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GET INVOLVED
The FY27 budget process is underway, and this is the time when your input can have the most impact. If there's a service, road, or facility that matters to your family, now is the time to speak up. Email my office at Tgordy@PWCGov.org.
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PWC | 9400 Innovation Drive Suite 130 | Manassas, VA 20110 US
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GET INVOLVED
The FY27 budget process is underway, and this is the time when your input can have the most impact. If there's a service, road, or facility that matters to your family, now is the time to speak up. Email my office at Tgordy@PWCGov.org.
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PWC | 9400 Innovation Drive Suite 130 | Manassas, VA 20110 US
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