PWC hailed as symbol of stability, growth, prosperity in annual address

“We had the highest jump in median household income in the United States last year, rising to $92,000. We are now the ninth wealthiest county in the United States,” Corey Stewart reported in his state of the county address at the Jan. 10 meeting of Prince William Board of County Supervisors. Stewart is board chairman.

He pointed out that, “in an age of uncertainty and fear, Prince William County stands as a symbol of stability, growth and prosperity.” Stewart noted that four years ago, the country entered a depression and some other jurisdictions began to spend their reserves, hoping recovery would soon come.

“We reduced the size of our government by $143 million dollars, eliminating more than 300 positions. We reformed government regulations. We made it easier to start, to expand a business, to build a home in Prince William County,” Stewart said. He added that more importantly, the county focused on education, building public infrastructure and on public safety, the core essentials of government.

The chairman pointed out the county is among one-half of one percent of jurisdictions in the country that has a AAA bond rating, something that even the federal government lacks.

“As the county government was reduced to its proper role in our community, the private sector and our citizens flourished, making Prince William County number one in job growth in the Commonwealth of Virginia and number three in the United States of America,” Stewart explained.

He said the county has 82,000 students in its schools, has 410,000 residents, up from 400,000 a year ago.