Local Politics for Stafford County Sun http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/ en Stafford County Sun Copyright 2008 2008-07-24T12:43:00-05:00 GOP leaders open new offices http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/gop_leaders_open_new_offices/18852/ FALMOUTH — Regional Republican leaders were out in force for the opening of their new election offices located in south Stafford. 

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:13:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/gop_leaders_open_new_offices/18852/#When:14:13:00Z Locals argue against BPOL tax; it passes anyway http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/residents_argue_mostly_against_the_bpol_tax_which_passes_anyway/17924/ STAFFORD — The proposed business, professional, occupational license (BPOL) tax came to a public hearing before a meeting of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. 

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:46:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/residents_argue_mostly_against_the_bpol_tax_which_passes_anyway/17924/#When:23:46:00Z BPOL tax passes http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/bpol_passes/17923/ The Stafford County Board of Supervisors passed a controversial new tax that will be placed on business owners next year.

]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:18:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/bpol_passes/17923/#When:20:18:00Z Board sets ‘family’ limits http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/board_sets_family_limits/17290/ STAFFORD — An ordinance addressing the number of people not related by “blood, marriage, adoption, or guardianship” living within a single dwelling was discussed at the Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting held Tuesday. 

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:31:01 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/board_sets_family_limits/17290/#When:17:31:01Z Land plan on hold http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/land_plan_on_hold/15933/ STAFFORD — The creation of a Potomac Resource Protection Overlay District proved to be a controversial subject at the May 20 meeting of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors.

]]> Thu, 22 May 2008 00:54:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/land_plan_on_hold/15933/#When:04:54:00Z Kaine hails Stafford’s purchase of nature area http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/kaine_hails_staffords_purchase_of_nature_area/14775/ Governor Timothy M. Kaine today hailed Stafford County’s recent acquisition of 1,770 acres of waterfront property known as Crow’s Nest.

]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 13:07:01 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/kaine_hails_staffords_purchase_of_nature_area/14775/#When:17:07:01Z Commission approves recommendation amid controversy http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/commission_approves_recommendation_amid_controversy/14337/ STAFFORD — After hearing numerous citizens’ comments April 16, the Stafford County Planning Commission voted to approve a controversial recommendation to amend a zoning ordinance.

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:52:02 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/commission_approves_recommendation_amid_controversy/14337/#When:22:52:02Z Police blotter http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/police_blotter1/14313/ The following was taken from calls to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office from April 14-21:

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:17:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/police_blotter1/14313/#When:21:17:00Z Supervisors: Yes to own raises http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/supervisors_yes_to_own_raises/13976/ STAFFORD — The Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted yes Tuesday to keep a pay increase implemented last December, raising supervisors’ salaries from $20,000 to $25,000 per year. 

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:43:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/supervisors_yes_to_own_raises/13976/#When:16:43:00Z Board probes budget http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/board_probes_budget/13975/ STAFFORD — County Administrator Anthony Romanello outlined his plan Tuesday to recoup $9.2 million as a result of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors’ decision to advertise a real-estate tax rate of 84 cents

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:32:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/board_probes_budget/13975/#When:16:32:00Z Boards eye budget gap http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/boards_eye_budget_gap/7094/ STAFFORD — Included in Tuesday’s regularly scheduled semimonthly board of supervisors meeting was a work session with the local school board over the proposed 2009 budget. 

]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:11:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/boards_eye_budget_gap/7094/#When:16:11:00Z School board approves proposed budget http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/school_board_approves_proposed_budget_03_12_08_scs/6874/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:03:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/school_board_approves_proposed_budget_03_12_08_scs/6874/#When:16:03:00Z