I want to commend Supervisor Paul Milde and other Stafford County supervisors who secured the preservation of Crow's Nest, as well as the successful shepherding of the dilapidated Aquia Towne Center through its rezoning process.
Mr. Milde has been on the forefront of the Aquia Towne Center zoning issue. The county will now have more say on the type and quality of the construction, the amount of green space, and the pedestrian friendly focus.
Stafford also will have financial proffers and concessions that will address the height, landscape, and buffer concerns of neighbors bordering the Towne Center and the historic church. This zoning will also garner $1 million toward traffic mitigation.
As a Stafford businessman for over 15 years, and a former business owner within the Aquia Towne Center,
It encourages businesses to come to Stafford. These businesses provide the goods, services, and jobs that have put Stafford County on the map in terms of economic growth. Poor planning and the Business, Professional, and Occupational License tax will hinder this type of prosperity.
I'm thankful for the strength and leadership of supervisors like Paul Milde, Cord Sterling, and Mark Dudenhefer, who will fight BPOL, preserve our natural resources, and fight to improve traffic congestion.
With their leadership, Stafford will continue to be one of the best places to live, work, and raise a family.
William Hale Hoyt
Stafford