Issue 139

Friday, November 4, 2022

Prince William County

Dear Neighbors,

Wednesday morning, November 2, the BOCS passed a motion approving the Comprehensive Plan Amendment #CPA2021-00004, PW Digital Gateway (special issue). This means the Land Use chapter draft of the County's Path to 2040: Comprehensive Plan Update, now includes this amendment. Simply put, the vote was a land use issue and allows the area to be used for technology.

The passing of this amendment doesn't address specific use by any individual or entity. Any applicant who wants to use this area, must file a detailed zoning request for the BOCS's review. The request must also address the many environmental recommendations that were included in the amendment.

In Service,

Chair Ann Wheeler

Sunday, October 30, Chair Wheeler cast her vote at the Haymarket Gainesville Library in the 2022 General Election. While there she met members of Omicron Zeta Sigma Chapter (left photo) of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity supporting the Souls to the Polls initiative encouraging people to vote October 30, the only Sunday for early in-person voting in PWC.

Thursday, November 3, Chair Wheeler's Office attended a promotion ceremony for the 29 PWC Police Department sworn members and professional staff who were promoted to various ranks and positions since the last ceremony earlier this year. You can read about the promotions here. 

Tuesday, November 8, is Election Day for the 2022 General Election. You can find key voting details below. More comprehensive voter information can be found on the PWCVotes, and the Virginia Department of Elections websites. 

Saturday, November 5, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, is the last day for early in-person voting. Eliminate the chance of something interfering with your ability to vote on Election Day by voting at any of the locations below on Saturday. 

Where to Vote

Tuesday, November 8, voting polls open at 6:00 am and close at 7:00 pm. The polls remain open to allow anyone in line by 7:00 pm to vote. Redistricting happens every 10 years based on the U. S. Census results. In April 2022, the Office of the Attorney General certified precinct boundaries and voting locations for 103 Election Day polling places for PWC voters.

What to Bring

Virginia law requires all voters to provide an acceptable form of identification at the polls. The ID no longer must have a photograph. A list of acceptable IDs can be found here. If you get to your polling place without acceptable ID, you can sign an ID statement affirming your identity, you will be able to vote a regular ballot.

Who's on Your Ballot

In the November 8 General election PWC residents are voting for their U.S. House Representative. Residents of Dumfries, Haymarket, Occoquan, and Quantico will also be voting for their Mayor and City Council Members. Use the applicable hyperlink below based on where you reside to see your sample ballot. 

PWC Residents

Congressional District 7

Congressional District 10

Town Residents

Dumfries

Haymarket

Occoquan

Quantico

Same Day Voter Registration

Beginning with the 2022 General Election, the Virginia General Assembly approved legislation that provides the ability to register at any time, up to the and including Election Day. Learn more about the process here. 

Saturday, November 5, at 11:00 am, the annual Northern Virginia Veterans Parade will be held in Old Town Manassas. The 2022 Grand Marshals are PWC residents retired Army Col. Ulysses Xerxes “Xerk” White and retired World War II nurse Elizabeth Lewis. The parade is dedicated to all service members past, present and future. Once again, the parade is sponsored by non-profit VetPar Inc.

Saturday, November 5, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, the Manassas Church of the Brethren is hosting an Art Show & Craft Festival to support Mental Wellness at its Manassas 10047 Nokesville Road location. Arts and crafts will be on display and available to purchase. A special art installation from the Church's Death Row Support Project, will feature original art from artists on death row. Silent Auction and Bake Sale proceeds will benefit the ART Factory’s 2023 Artful Wellness workshops by creating a scholarship. There will also be a table to create your own art. All are welcome to this free event.

Registration is open for the 2023 Prince William Plunge. The annual icy dip into the Potomac River will be Saturday, February 18, at Leesylvania State Park. When you raise money for Polar Plunge, you're supporting more than 18,000+ Special Olympics Virginia athletes. Bonus - there are some great fundraising incentives. Registration is free, but each attendee commits to raising $25 by February 19, 2023. Check out the fundraising tools to help you get started.

Congratulations to Prince William Public Libraries on its Gold MarCom Award for its “Visit Prince William Public LiBEARies” video promoting the libraries' resources with creative wordplay and cute characters. The MarCom Awards is an international creative competition that recognizes outstanding achievement by creative professionals involved in the concept, direction, design, and production of marketing and communication materials and programs. Industry professional judges look talent that exceeds a high standard of excellence and work that serves as a benchmark for the industry. Check out the video below.