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 Guyanese Tinesha Allen Becomes the First African American Woman Elected to Stafford Board of Supervisors

Tinesha is originally from Georgetown, Guyana and grew up in New York City. She has lived in Stafford County for eight years. She has a bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in history from Vanderbilt University and a bachelor's degree in nursing from Shenandoah University.

Tinesha used to be a rideshare driver for Uber and Lyft.

Tinesha O. Allen is currently a county supervisor. She was first elected in 2019 and has been in office for one term. She was the first African-American woman elected to the Stafford County Board of Supervisors.

As of July 18, 2023, Tinesha O. Allen did not have a website or any information online.

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Jennifer has a bachelor's degree in business administration and management from West Virginia University. She also has a master's degree in business management and a master's degree in computer and information technology administration from the University of Maryland.

Jennifer is co-owner of Speed Thrills Racing, LLC.

Jennifer Harper's campaign for county supervisor is her first entry into politics.

As of July 18, 2023, Jennifer Harper did not have a website or any information online.

Stated her top priorities are quality education and smart growth and business development.

- Stated her top priorities are quality education and smart growth and business development.

As of July 18, 2023, Jennifer Harper’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Opposed a recent tax increase proposition.

Said a "tax increase is inevitable. I'm just not sure residents can afford to pay the piper with one large rate increase. An 8% raise is quite a bit. And I don't doubt these personnel deserve it. But I think compromises are going to have to be made. Also, it's a point of reference of what is being asked for in the proposed budget. We must come up with other ways to create revenue for Stafford County" on her Facebook account.

- Opposed a recent tax increase proposition.
- Said a "tax increase is inevitable. I'm just not sure residents can afford to pay the piper with one large rate increase. An 8% raise is quite a bit. And I don't doubt these personnel deserve it. But I think compromises are going to have to be made. Also, it's a point of reference of what is being asked for in the proposed budget. We must come up with other ways to create revenue for Stafford County" on her Facebook account.

Jennifer Harper

- The board of supervisors collaborates to establish and carry out county policies, including setting local tax rates, approving land use plans, and managing the county budget.  
- Board members are responsible for appointing county officials and overseeing key areas such as education, public safety, environmental regulations, business policies, and transportation systems.  
- Each supervisor typically represents a specific district within the county.  
- In Virginia, most supervisors are elected in partisan races during odd-numbered years and serve four-year terms.