- The school board runs the public school system, and it is entirely independent from the rest of the county government. 
- School board members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day. 
- Some school board members are elected by the entire city, while others represent specific districts. 
- School board members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.

Governs the county's public school system

Potomac

Virginia

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Taxes

College & Career Readiness

School Curriculum

School Violence

School System Budget

School Board Member

- The chairman of the board of supervisors works together with members of the board to set and implement county policy. 
- The board of supervisors is tasked with approving the county budget, setting local tax rates, approving plans for land use in the county, and appointing county officials. 
- The chairman of the board calls meetings, sets the agenda, chooses officials to appoint to county commissions and boards, and voters along with other board members. 
- The chairman of the board of supervisors represents the entire county. 
- Most board of supervisors chairs in Virginia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are partisan.


Runs the board that passes laws and regulations for your county

Prince William

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Public Services

Public Safety

Taxes & Budget

Board of Supervisors Chair

- The district board is in charge of conserving, improving, and protecting Virginia's natural resources, with a focus on soil and water. They make plans to conserve soil resources, control and prevent soil erosion, prevent floods, and conserve, develop, use and dispose of water. 
- Directors are responsible for providing local representation on conservation issues. Historically directors were agricultural landowners, but today they represent a variety of issues and perspectives. 
- A major responsibility of district boards is to control and prevent pollution of Virginia's waterways.  
- Each of the 47 districts is represented by a combination of appointed and elected directors, both of which are unpaid. Elected directors are elected in nonpartisan elections to four year terms. 

Works to ensure the conservation of your county's natural resources

Environment

Administration

Budget

Soil and Water Conservation Director

Woodbridge

Neabsco

Brentsville

- The school board runs the public school system. The Board of Education is entirely independent from the rest of the county government.
- School board members work together to make school policy, set the budget, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day.
- In addition to the typical responsibilities of a school board member, school board chairs also oversee meetings, moderate board panels, and make sure progress is made toward the board’s overall goals.
- School board members are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.

Head of the board that governs your county's public school system

School Board Chair

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city. 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- Most city council members in Virginia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are partisan.

Passes laws and regulations for your city

Purcellville

Policing

City Council Member

Quantico

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Virginia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 

2023 Virginia candidates

Prince William School Board Member, Potomac District

2 candidates

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Prince William Board of Supervisors Chair

2 candidates

Prince William Soil and Water Conservation Director

5 candidates

Prince William School Board Member, Woodbridge District

3 candidates

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Prince William School Board Member, Neabsco District

3 candidates

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Prince William School Board Member, Brentsville District

3 candidates

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Prince William School Board Chair

3 candidates

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Purcellville City Council Member

1 candidate

Quantico City Council Member

1 candidate

Round Hill Mayor

1 candidate

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