Redistricting: Changing the Political Climate in the Prince William Area

Redistricting: Changing the Political Climate in the Prince William Area

 2010 Census figures are in!  With more than 400,000 residents, Prince William County is the second largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  It experienced explosive growth in the last decade and grew 43% since the 2000 Census. 

 Is Prince William poised for more magisterial districts?

 How could additional seats or the elimination of the at-large chairman seat affect the dynamics of the BOCS?

 What could an extra district cost the citizens to fund?

 Can the Prince William area expect a bigger piece of the pie down in Richmond with more votes in the General Assembly?

 How can citizens ensure the entire redistricting process is fair and square?

 Every ten years, election districts must be redrawn to reflect the census results and to ensure equal representation.  Come learn about the state and local process by hearing from the experts and those working in the heat of the process.  We'll have the inside scoop so come early to get a seat and find out what's in store for you.

Four Points by Sheraton  (10800 Vandor Lane, Manassas, next to I-66)

6:30 p.m.      Social Hour (cash bar)

7:00 p.m.      Dinner  (Advance Reservations required, $25 PWC100 members, $30 non-members and guests.  Reservations by Monday, Feb. 14 to pwc100secretary@yahoo.com.)

7:45 p.m.      Program

 Panelists:

• Olga Hernandez, President, League of Women Voters of Virginia
• The Honorable John T. Stirrup, Jr., Gainesville District Supervisor, Prince William Board of County Supervisors
• Bill Vaughan, Chief Economist/Demographer, Prince William County

 Moderator:

Sharon Pandak, Attorney with Greehan, Taves, Pandak & Stoner and former Prince William County Attorney