In case you missed it earlier today, the petition for a Writ of Quo Warranto by David Johnston, challenging Eric Olsen’s residency, was dismissed on procedural grounds by Judge Ferris. It wasn’t dismissed because it lacked merit, as some sources …

Olsen Loves Jury Trials, Unless He’s on Trial Read more »

Barbrow does a great job of highlighting the current lack of prosecutorial discretion in Stafford’s Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. As Barbrow so eloquently states, “Justice is not like a baseball cap where one size fits all.” In citing the now infamous …

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I can’t tell you how impressed I am with Tim Barbrow (I-Stafford) and the refreshing vision he has for the Stafford County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. Barbrow is running to replace retiring Stafford County Commonwealth’s Attorney Daniel Chichester. From his official …

Barbrow Continues to Impress in Stafford Commonwealth’s Attorney Race Read more »

I’m betting many residents are not aware that Sheriff Charlie Jett (R-Stafford) was the lead acquisition official in charge of Stafford County’s procurement of a $40 million public safety radio communications system from Motorola. In past blog posts, I’ve alluded …

Sheriff Jett’s $40 Million Public Safety Radio Communication System Read more »

Barbrow is what Stafford County NEEDS in a commonwealth’s attorney. He’s seen “too many examples in the current administration where the lack of prosecutorial discretion has resulted in unjust convictions or sentences.” For him it’s about “fundamental fairness.” “As a prosecutor, I …

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In a follow-up to my post last week, the Stafford County School Board voted 5-2, late this past Tuesday evening, to provide almost ALL school employees a continuing pay rate increase (step increase) effective April 2010. The one group excluded …

Stafford County School Board Votes for Raises Over Bonuses Read more »

As most are no doubt already aware, an accounting error between the school board and the county two years ago, recently confirmed by the results of audits, has led to a sudden $6.2 million surplus in county coffers. This past …

Stafford County Needs a Dose of Fiscal Responsibility Read more »