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…
Tag: fiscal responsibility
Olsen Loves Jury Trials, Unless He’s on Trial
Posted in 2011 Election, Commonwealth's Attorney, Local Politics, Stafford County, Stafford County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office Tagged with: Daniel Chichester, Eric Olsen, Expensive, fiscal responsibility, Jury Trials, Lon Edward Ferris, Residency Lawsuit, Tim Barbrow, Trademark Infringement, Writ of Quo Warranto
Barbrow: “Justice is not like a baseball cap where one size fits all”
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…
Barbrow Continues to Impress in Stafford Commonwealth’s Attorney Race
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…
Sheriff Jett’s $40 Million Public Safety Radio Communication System
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…
Posted in 2011 Election, Local Politics, Stafford County, Stafford County Board of Supervisors, Stafford County Sheriff's Office Tagged with: Anthony Romanello, Cell Tower Leases, Charles E. Jett, Chuck Feldbush, Economic Development Authority, Esteban Garces, fiscal responsibility, Free Lance-Star, General Obligation Bonds, Jack Cavalier, Jack Rowley, Lease Revenue Bonds, mark dudenhefer, Pete Fields, Procurement Reform, Public Safety Radio Communications System, Stafford County, Stafford County Administrator, Ted Hontz
Shenk: Barbrow challenges status quo
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…
Stafford County School Board Votes for Raises Over Bonuses
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 Needs a Dose of Fiscal Responsibility
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…
Posted in Opinion, Stafford County Tagged with: bob woodson, bonus resolution, cord sterling, fiscal responsibility, george schwartz, harry crisp, joe brito, mark dudenhefer, paul milde, rebate ordinance, Stafford County, stafford schools
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