Armed Services Memorial Commission Picks Armed Services Memorial Design Competition Winner

An armed services memorial to honor Stafford’s fallen service members moved one step closer to reality on Friday, May 10, 2013, when members of the Stafford Armed Services Memorial Commission announced the winner of the... Read on...

Officials Urge Extreme Caution to Visitors to the Rappahannock River

STAFFORD OFFICIALS URGE VISITORS TO USE EXTREME CAUTION
NEAR THE RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER

Stafford, Va. – As the Memorial Day weekend approaches, Stafford officials urge all visitors to the Rappahannock River to use extreme... Read on...

Join the Cemetery Committee in Honoring War of 1812 Soldiers

The Stafford County Cemetery Committee will hold a memorial service for those soldiers who fought in the War of 1812. The memorial service will be held at the Aquia Episcopal Church, 2938 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford,... Read on...

Commuter Parking Expansion Begins at Staffordboro Blvd. Park and Ride

Press Release from VDOT

Construction work began this week to add nearly 1,000 new commuter parking spaces to the Staffordboro Boulevard Park & Ride lot, which will double the capacity of this commuter facility in the... Read on...

Help Stafford County Plan Its Future

Stafford County is in the process of reevaluating its Urban Development Areas and determining where to should target future growth. As a key part of this process, the Planning Commission is requesting citizen input. You can... Read on...

Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills Mailed Out

The Stafford County Treasurer’s Office mailed real estate and personal property tax bills Monday, May 6, 2013. Taxes are due by June 5. Taxes may be paid online, by mail to Stafford County Treasurer, PO Box 68, Stafford VA... Read on...

Stafford Opens Civil War Park

Stafford County proudly announces the grand opening of its newest heritage offering, the Stafford Civil War Park. The park, the site of the Union Army’s 11th Corps, 1st and 3rd Divisions winter encampment in 1863, was... Read on...

Stafford Board Zeroes 3 Taxes and Prioritizes Funds to the Classroom

The Stafford Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a budget that holds the line on real estate taxes and eliminates the boat tax, the machinery and tools tax, and the common carrier tax. The adopted $253,430,560 FY14... Read on...

Stafford Goes Shopping - For Retailers, That Is!

Over the years, Stafford County has received lots of requests from citizens for more retail opportunities. More restaurants, clothiers, and recreational options have been at the top of the list for locals who love their... Retail Study

Stafford's 311 Service - One Call Does It All!

Stafford County’s 311 service is up and running for callers and staff is ready to take phone calls about local government information.

“311 is just one more way we are enhancing the service we provide to our citizens... Read on...

Fitch Upgrades Stafford's Bond Rating

Fitch Rating Service announced today an upgrade to Stafford’s bond rating for lease revenue bonds from AA- to AA citing two key drivers: superior economic and financial performance. "The county has demonstrated... Read on...

Stafford Ends FY12 With $5.1 Million Positive Results of Operation

Conservative revenue estimates coupled with prudent spending and continued aggressive pursuit of economic development opportunities has led to a $5.1 million positive result of operations for Stafford County’s FY12 Budget.... Read on...

Stafford Celebrates Grand Opening of the Stafford Technology and Research Center

The Stafford Board of Supervisors, their academic partners, George Mason University, the University of Mary Washington and Germanna Community College, and special guests, U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman and Speaker of the... Read on...

Revisions To Financial Guidelines Mark Stafford's Successful Achievement of Fiscal Goals

Prudent management of Stafford’s financial resources has led to positive financial results and savings for the County. In fact, the Stafford Board of Supervisors recently passed a resolution to revise the County’s financial... Read on...

Stafford County's Heather Empfield School Wins National Award

Stafford County’s Heather Empfield School and Transition Center has won a National Association of Counties (NACO) Achievement Award for its successful and creative approach to addressing an educational issue in the community... Read on...

Stafford's "County Store" is open for business.

Visit the new "County Store"! If you're looking for that special gift or wanting to show your Stafford pride, we can help! The County Store is open in the lobby of the Government Center from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.... Read on...

Stafford County Selects Firm, Prepares for Aquia Creek Battlefield Survey

The Stafford County Department of Economic Development is pleased to announce the selection of John Milner Associates, Inc. (JMA), the firm appointed to conduct a Terrestrial Phase I Cultural Resources Investigation of the... Read on...