Prince William Times 06/08/2023

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June 8, 2023 | Vol. 22, No. 23 | www.princewilliamtimes.com | $1.00 Covering Prince William County and surrounding communities, including Gainesville, Haymarket, Dumfries, Occoquan, Quantico and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.

Hats off to the graduates Prince William County’s more than 5,000 seniors celebrated their graduations this week. Brentsville District High School bid farewell to 198 members of the Class of 2023. More pictures on page 5. PHOTO BY DOUG STROUD

Familiar faces square off in state Senate race Jennifer Carroll Foy has Hala Ayala

Carroll Foy received $140,000 from Clean Virginia, Ayala received $25,000 from Dominion Energy. $700,000.00

Times Staff Writer

See STATE SENATE, page 2

Cash on hand $525,000.00

$175,000.00

$0.00

$453,642

$350,000.00

$686,422

In one of Northern Virginia’s most closely watched primaries, two wellknown Woodbridge politicians are facing off in the first Democratic primary in the newly drawn 33rd District state Senate District. Candidates Hala Ayala and Jennifer Carroll Foy are former state delegates who previously flipped Republican-held districts before seeking statewide office. The new district is split roughly 60-40 between Prince William and Fairfax counties and includes much of eastern Prince William County as well as slice of southeastern Fairfax.

Total Fundraised

Hala Jennifer AyalaFoy Carroll

$256,288

By Hunter Savery

out fundraised Hala Ayala

$404,322

Former delegates Hala Ayala and Jennifer Carroll Foy compete in June 20 primary

Jennifer Carroll Foy

Jennifer Hala Carroll Foy Ayala

Fundraising between March 21, 2022 to March 31, 2023.

Angry faces primary challenge from H.S. coach in Neabsco By Anya Sczerzenie Times Staff Writer

With no Republicans running this year for the Prince William Board of County Supervisors in the heavily Democratic Neabsco District, both Democratic candidates are focused entirely on the June 20 primary. Incumbent Supervisor Victor Angry, 54, who was elected in 2019, faces challenger Nate Murphy, a 35-year-old teacher and Supervisor football coach. Victor Angry The Neabsco District includes all of Dale City and parts of Woodbridge. It’s roughly bordered by Interstate 95, Hoadly Road, Cardinal Drive and Prince William Parkway.

Why they’re running

CHART: HUNTER SAVERY SOURCE: VIRGINIA PUBLIC ACCESS PROJECT

Murphy, a Prince William County native teaches social studies and is the head football coach at Hylton

TIGERS ELIMINATED IN SOFTBALL: Sports, Pages 9-10.

Juneteenth celebrations planned across the county, Page 7

High School in Woodbridge. “I’m running to help fight the uptick in crime in Prince William County,” Murphy said, “and to make sure we don’t continue to balance our budget on the backs of the taxpayers.” Murphy also said that his goal as supervisor is to be engaged in the Neabsco District as much as he can. “As supervisor, my goal is to be at as many Eagle Scout ceremonies and ribbon-cuttings Nate as possible,” Murphy Murphy said. “I want to be known as a public servant, not a public figure.” Angry, a Florida native, is a retired command sergeant major of the U.S. National Guard and was the first Black supervisor elected to the county board. Angry is also a volunteer firefighter. See PRIMARY, page 5

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