The Occoquan District concluded a year of significant progress and impact in 2025, highlighted by initiatives spanning legislative action, community services, infrastructure improvements, and environmental efforts.
Key Achievements and Progress in 2025
- Legislative & Budgetary Achievements:
- Supervisor Boddye dedicated 152 hours to Board of County Supervisors meetings, introducing legislation for stronger animal welfare, data center regulation reform, and commercial area revitalization.
- The county passed its first Affordable Dwell and Housing Trust Fund ordinances, marking major affordability milestones.
- The FY26 budget, passed by the board, generated $18 million by raising the data center tax, cut the meals tax by 25%, invested $991 million in public schools, and added 20 new sworn police officers.
- Community Engagement & Support:
- The Supervisor’s office resolved over 250 constituent cases and participated in over 80 community events.
- The 4th annual Occoquan District Barktoberfest distributed 118 treats to pets.
- Infrastructure & Transportation Improvements:
- Automated enforcement at Woodbridge High and Old Bridge Elementary issued 11,000 citations, resulting in a 167% increase in speed limit compliance in school zones.
- 700 linear feet of sidewalk were installed on Old Bridge Road.
- The county’s first raised intersection was installed at Seminole Road.
- 21 speed studies were conducted in the district, initiating traffic calming efforts.
- Environmental & Beautification Initiatives:
- Public Works planted 15 trees, 560 perennial plants, and 175 shrubs along medians on Prince William Parkway and Old Bridge Road.
- The county added 85 new electric vehicle charging stations and 580 kilowatts of solar power to public facilities.
- Economic Development:
- 77 new small businesses opened their doors within the Occoquan District.
- Social Services & Mental Health:
- The PWC Street Outreach Team met with over 100 individuals.
- County Social Services connected people with essential goods and launched a campaign to address the root causes of panhandling.
- The newly opened Crisis Receiving Center, operational since October 28th, provided compassionate mental health care to 304 people, offering comprehensive wraparound services under one roof.
These accomplishments were attributed to the contributions of community members, PWC staff, and partners. We encourage you to stop by our website often and if you have not done so already, sign up to receive our newsletter.