“Relationships matter!” Those words define Padreus Pratter. Whether it’s speaking at school board meetings, inspiring students to focus on their future, or being a Prince William County Human Rights Commissioner, he has connected with as many people as possible. Now, he plans to bring his approach to centering relationships to the Prince William County School […]
Yesterday, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced a three-year plan called “Right Help, Right Now” and an additional $230 million for behavioral health services in Virginia. Children’s mental health was a top issue for the governor, where he announced doubling access to mobile crisis response teams, $15 million to expand school-based mental health services, $9 million for telehealth […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Collective PAC – the nation’s largest political action committee dedicated to increasing Black political engagement, representation, and power across all levels of government – endorsed State Senator Jennifer McClellan for Virginia’s 4th Congressional District. State Senator Jennifer McClellan is running to represent Virginia’s 4th Congressional District in the state’s special election […]
The redistricting in locales across the commonwealth has provided candidates an opportunity to enter races that were once thought impossible. Now, Delegate Elizabeth Guzman (D-31st) has announced she will run for the new 29th District Senate race. She spoke with the PW Perspective about why she is taking on this opportunity. “I’m running for senate […]
Prince William County, VA — Padreus Pratter, announced his candidacy for Prince William County School (PWCS) Board member in the Neabsco District. A lifelong career civil servant with a deep understanding of education policy, Pratter has spent over a decade serving the US Department of Education across several administrations and brings to the race a […]
Surrounded by supporters and well-wishers, Potomac District Supervisor Andrea Bailey announced she will seek re-election. “I started this journey because I want to serve,’ said Bailey on Saturday at the Montclair Country Club. “Prince William County is a pristine jewel because people want to work and live here. It’s important that we serve at a […]
It is often the years in which one is to meet expectations than can be the hardest. Going into this season, the Freedom High School Eagles varsity football team were the favorites to bring home the long-awaited championship. Earlier this year, they talked about what that challenge was like, and how they were prepared for […]
Earlier today, Gainesville District Supervisor Pete Candland issued a statement, expressing his plans to resign effective Friday, December 16th. Below is the statement that he issued on his official Facebook page: Dear Friends: I have two important items that I’d like to share with you today. First, I’m extremely proud and happy to announce that […]
Prince William County has hired Mark Buenavista as the county’s new Planning Director, effective Jan. 23, 2023. The Prince William County Planning Office is responsible for reviewing development applications, including rezonings, special use permits, comprehensive plan amendments, Agricultural and Forestal District applications, zoning appeals, variances and public facility reviews. Mr. Buenavista has 14 years in planning and […]
This week, there will be several opportunities for people to know more about equity programs within Prince William County. On Tuesday at 6:30pm, Conversations in the Community will host a virtual town hall with the Prince Willliam County Parents of Color. For those who would like to participate in the discussion, please send an email […]
