February 9, 2023
Gainesville Special Election
Candidates' Forum
The FB Live recording of the Feb. 9 Forum is HERE
Photo Album from the Forum is HERE, thanks to Mike Beaty
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Special Election takes place in Gainesville Magisterial District Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.
See "PWCVotes" https://www.pwcvotes.org/ for info with Sample Ballot
News articles below ~
InsideNoVa, page 1 2/16/2023
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Prince William Times, pg 1 2/16/2023
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Potomac Local News, February 10, 2023. Scroll down to page 3 of 5 to read article [after the pictures].
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20230210 Potomac Local Gainesville Debate.pdf
Bull Run Observer, 2/17/2023 page 1
Bull Run Observer, page 2
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CANDIDATES' FORUM FOR GAINESVILLE DISTRICT
SPECIAL ELECTION !
Co-sponsored by
FEBRUARY 9, 2023 at
Battlefield HS Auditorium
Address with Google Map link below
Doors open at 6:30 PM, Forum at 7:00 PM
Forum will be broadcast on Facebook Live, click here:
Scroll down page for Biographies of Candidates and Moderator
Constant Contact Flyer, sent 2/2/2022, 7PM https://conta.cc/3RviS9w
Candidates' Questions Form period has expired and form is disabled.
Special Election takes place in Gainesville Magisterial District Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
See "PWCVotes" https://www.pwcvotes.org/ for info with Sample Ballot
SPECIAL ELECTION CANDIDATES:
Biographies of Candidates and Moderator below
Kerensa G. Sumers-D & Robert B. "Bob" Weir-R
Candidates are listed in the order they will appear on the ballot as determined by
Moderated by Bruce Potter, Publisher of InsideNoVa
Thursday, FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Battlefield High School Auditorium
15000 Graduation Dr, Haymarket, VA 20169
Doors open at 6:30 PM, Forum at 7:00 PM
Candidates' Questions Form is disabled.
See below for general info about the candidates' questions form--instructions specific to the individual
Candidates' Forum are listed on the Google form.
General Information About Submitting Questions to be asked of the Candidates
We welcome and encourage the public to submit questions to be asked of the candidates. The process below follows the PWC100 "Guidelines for Questions Committees" and are used for all C100 sponsored or co-sponsored candidate fora.
Questions for the candidates at a specific forum are submitted to the Questions Committee via the C100 website, using a Candidates’ Questions Form specific to forum name and date or by submitting question by email to the C100 Webmaster.
All questions will be reviewed by the appropriate Questions Committee before being forwarded to the Moderator to be asked of the candidates. Anyone can submit a question, but C100 members’ questions will be given priority.
Same question will be asked of all candidates in stated forum and questions will not be revealed until moderator presents them to the candidates at the event.
Submit a separate form for each forum date.
The webmaster forwards ALL questions to the Questions Committee Chair for consideration by the entire committee. Questions Committees have final determination of which questions will be asked at the event.
If a Forum date has a deadline for submitting questions, deadline will be printed on the form.
Questions submitted at the event, if allowed, will be reviewed by the Questions Committee following above procedures.
Above info is also on "Candidates' Questions Instructions" page HERE
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Guidelines for Conduct of Questions Committees for Candidates' Forum - Co-sponsor
Biographies of Candidates and Moderator
Kerensa G. Sumers – D
As the daughter of a social worker and a Church Deacon, advocacy and public service have been in my veins since I was a young girl. I worked my way through college at The University of Mary Washington, led a career supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and am raising my son in Prince William County. I understand firsthand the challenges that too many families face in our community. I’ve organized and fought for worker’s rights, been an advocate for the vulnerable and underserved, and now I’m ready to continue my commitment of service to our community by representing Gainesville District on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors.
I have a Master's in Public Policy and Public Administration from Liberty University. I've actually worked in the private and public sectors for 15 years. I am a 7th generation Virginian. I'm married, and I'm a union organizer. My work history includes coordinating with Federal, State, and local governments and school systems to address issues. I'm a solutions focused leader with the training and ability to work with various groups.
Robert B. “Bob” Weir – R
I have been committed to public service and advocacy for the residents of the Gainesville District for two decades. The current level of discourse and disdain for public input is unacceptable to myself and every Gainesville District resident I have spoken to. I have a demonstrated record of achievement regarding the needs and desires of Prince William County residents and wish to continue working for you. Together, we must effectively address the issues facing our county and counter threats to our quality of life. We must rein in uncontrolled development, profligate spending, and runaway tax increases while improving the quality of our children's education and making public safety a top priority. With more than thirty years of elected and government experience, I know what it takes to find solutions, navigate complicated issues, work with all parties involved, and get things done. I may not always tell you what you want to hear but I will always tell you the truth and what you need to hear. Courage is telling it like it is, not what is politically expedient to say.
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Bob has served 10 years on the Haymarket Town Council, 12 years on the Haymarket Planning Commission and numerous stints on several budget committees and community groups.
Bruce Potter, Moderator
Publisher, InsideNoVa
Bruce Potter is the current Publisher of InsideNoVa and Chief Operating Officer of Rappahannock Media, LLC. InsideNoVa.com, founded in 2003, is owned by Rappahannock Media LLC, a multi-media company that publishes a number of newspapers, magazines and niche products throughout Northern and Piedmont Virginia
Bruce has 35 years' experience in multimedia communications, specializing in fields of product management, marketing, sales leadership and operations. Bruce is recognized as a collaborative leader with a record of developing and executing, launching, marketing, and growing new and profitable products.
Bruce joined the company in April 2012 as regional vice president. He previously worked for Richmond - based Media General for 26 years in a variety of roles, including as a reporter, editor and eventually regional publisher. He is a graduate of Washington and Lee University and received an MBA from University of Richmond.