It wouldn’t be an election in Stafford without a residency controversy. And, Stafford’s non-resident Commonwealth Attorney Eric Olsen is at the center of controversy again – this time sweeping someone else’s residency issue under the rug. Aquia School Board Candidate …

Where’s Vanessa Griffin? Not in Aquia, But in Paul Milde’s Pocket! Read more »

As many of my regular readers know, the issue that I’m most passionate about, locally, is strengthening our public education system – something the Republican-led Stafford County Board of Supervisors could care less about. Last year I wrote about how …

Is Stafford County “Better off with Fetterolf”? You Betcha! Read more »

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 »