The Future
The Future of Prince George County
What Does Our Future Look Like
According to the 2020 Census, Prince George County is the 5th fastest growing county in the Commonwealth.
Within the next eight years Prince George’s population is expected to rival Charlottesville.
The current County infrastructure cannot support this level of growth.
Growth is coming. The question is how will we deal with it.
In order for Prince George to thrive, we must manage this growth in a way that benefits the County and accommodates the needs of all our citizens.
While we must prepare for future Commercial and Residential growth, the County still has an active agriculture community. Growth cannot come at the expense of those who make their living in agriculture.
Agriculture, Industry and Population must find a way to coexist in this Community.
Public Schools
I attended Prince George County Public Schools. Public Schools play an important role in our Community. We must prepare our children for their futures. Whether their focus is on trade schools or college, we need to provide our public schools with the resources to help students reach their goals.
Spending
It takes money to run a County. There are services that must be funded, such as, public safety, schools, infrastructure, and government services. These services are necessary for our Community.
This does not mean handing over a blank check to each department. There must be accountability in spending. Budgets should be kept reasonable, and mindful of how taxpayer's money is spent.
Small Businesses
There was a time not that long ago, when Prince George had numerous small Mom and Pop businesses spread throughout the County. There needs to be an effort to encourage a return of small businesses to the area. Unlike franchise/chain businesses, small businesses add local charm to areas without being intrusive. At the same time, they generate jobs and tax revenue for the County. There are thousands of tourist dollars passing through the County along the Rt.10 corridor daily and it's all going to surrounding counties and cities. We should be encouraging local businesses that could benefit from the 5 and Dime program.
Youth Activities
The County needs places for our kids to play. Parks, sport fields and safe places for them to just hang out to socialize with their friends. I want to work with the School Board to bring back the After School Activities buses. There are kids who would like to be involved with sports, music, and other after school activities, but lack transportation. Having children engaged in these activities is good for the community.
SouthPoint Business Park
We need to bring businesses to the SouthPoint Industrial Park, that provide good paying jobs, have contracts that benefit the County and not just the business and, bring a good tax base to the County.
Our County has a large senior citizen community. Prince George is a popular retirement location for military personal. The County offers several programs to help our senior citizens. I would like to see these programs grow to provide our senior community the services and care they need.
RUOK
A free, friendly and confidential daily telephone calling system to help ensure the well-being and safety of our senior citizens and/or disabled individuals that have no one to check on them daily.
For further information contact, 804-481-3919
Senior Task Force
The Prince George County Board of Supervisors established a task force to address the needs of the growing number of senior citizens in the County. The Senior Citizen Task Force consists of five to seven citizens of the County appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The Senior Citizen Task Force works together to address the transportation, housing, and medical needs of senior citizens in the County.
Project Lifesaver
Project Lifesaver uses technology to assist those caring for citizens with Alzheimer’s, Related Mental Dysfuction Disorders (ARMD), Down Syndrome, Autism and others who may wander.
For further information, contact Lt. Robert Vaughan at 804-733-2690 Ext: 3009
