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TOWN OF DUMFRIES

THE CHARTER WINTER 2020

In this Issue... Congressman Conolley DMV-Select Visit

Legislative Reception

Election Day Holiday

VA Values Veterans V3 Certified LocalityChristmas Parade Christmas In Dumfries Treasurer Retires

TOWN COUNCIL

Mayor Derrick R. Wood

Vice- Mayor Monaé S. Nickerson

Councilman Charles C. Brewer

Councilman Brian K. Fields

Councilwoman Selonia B. Miles

Councilwoman Cydny A. Neville

Councilwoman Melva P. Willis

CONTACT US Town Administration Office

703 - 221 - 3400

PIO@ dumfriesva. gov

Town Customer Service Center -

DMV Select, Suite 150

www. dumfriesva. gov

17739 Main Street Suite 200

Dumfries, Virginia 22026 Derrick R.Wood

A MESSAGE FROM THE

MAYOR

Residents and visitors,

In this issue of The Charter you will find details about Congressman Connolly's visit to our DMV-Select, the Legislative Reception we hosted for our local delegation, and our Holiday 2019 activities. We are excited to announce Virginia Values Veterans V3 Certification, and the launch of a new, refreshed Town website. Also note information about our comprehensive planning efforts, and upcoming events; including our Black History Month Celebration.

LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

Black History Month Program

The Town of Dumfries invites you to celebrate Black History Month. This year's theme is

'African Americans and the Vote'. This year's Presidential Elections take place on Tuesday

November 3, 2020. To help you get prepared, the League of Women Voters of Prince William County will be available for voter registration. This years

program will be hosted at Little Union Baptist Church with a reception to follow.

Congressman Connolly- DMV-Select VisitWe are honored to have had Congressman Gerry Connolly visit Dumfries DMV-Select. On December 9, 2019 DMV-Select hosted DMV Connect offering Real ID. Real ID credentials are to support US residents in boarding domestic flights and entering secure federal buildings. Congressman Connolly joined residents and neighbors in obtaining his Real ID. Identification requirements change after October 1, 2020. Dumfries DMV-Select will host DMV Connect once a month. Visit Town website for more information.

Little Union Baptist Church 17150 Mine Rd

Dumfries, VA 22025 Saturday February 15, 2020

11:00 AM- 1:00 PM

Main Street Vision Public Workshop

Learn more about comprehensive planning efforts and tell us your thoughts about the future of

Dumfries!

Second Public WorkshopFebruary 24, 2020

7:00 - 9:00 PM

Dumfries Elementary School3990 Cameron StreetDumfries, VA 22026

Panorama Latino TV Show

The Town of Dumfries will be featured on Panorama Latino TV show during the month of

February. Please tune in to see Police Chief James McCarty speak about public safety tips and

community outreach to the Spanish speaking community. Various departments of the Town will be featured throughout the year. Panorama Latino airs on Comcast Cable Channel 2 at 8:30 PM every

Friday.

You can also watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhl8JBP08b4WZSnl4kJ-

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Virginia Flood Awarness Week

The Town participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, which means all residents are eligible for flood insurance, even if they do not live in a high-risk flood zone. Without flood insurance, most people have to pay out of pocket or take out

loans to repair damage. The VA Flood Risk Info System (VFRIS) is an online tool that can be used

to learn about the risk of flooding in homes, businesses or community.

The tool, provided by the VA Department of Conservation and

Recreation, is available at www.dcr.virginia.gov/vfris

On November 12, 2019, the Town Council hosted a Legislative Reception for our local elected officials. Dumfries Councilmembers and staff were joined by members of the Prince William County School Board, the Prince William County Board of Supervisors as well as members of the Virginia House of Delegates. The Mayor welcomed guests and provided an overview of the Town priorities.

ELECTION DAY HOLIDAYEmployees of the Town of Dumfries enjoyed an additional holiday on November 5, 2019, Election Day. In a measure patroned by Councilwoman Cydny Neville, the Dumfries Town Council approved the elimination of Lee-Jackson Day and the official recognition of Election Day as holiday. This move allows residents to and employees of the Town greater access to voting. A similar measure is being considered by the Virginia General Assembly this session.

NEW TOWN WEBSITEFollow us on Twitter and Instagram and join us as we count down the days to the release of new Town website. Town of Dumfries website will have a refreshed look starting February 18th 2020!

www.dumfriesva.gov

TREASURER RETIRES

After 37 years of service to the Town of Dumfries, longtime Treasurer Retta Ladd retired on December 31, 2019. Ms. Ladd served as the Town Clerk from 1982 to 1999 and as the Town Treasurer from 1999 to her retirement date in 2019. During her tenure Ms. Ladd was Virginia Municipal Clerks Association (VMCA) and the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC), and the Virginia Government Finance Officers Association (VGFOA). In 2003 Ms. Ladd was named Employee of the Year. Before her retirement, Ms. Ladd was honored by the Town Council with a Proclamation recognizing her outstanding service. A retirement celebration was held in the Town Community Center where Ms. Ladd was recognized again amongst family, friends, and former colleagues.

CHRISTMAS PARADE & CHRISTMAS IN DUMFRIES

During the month of December, the Town kicked off the the Holiday season with our annual Christmas Parade. Community members and visitors braved the elements to celebrate our community and bring joy to youth for the holidays. Dumfries Police Department hosted their annual ‘Christmas in Dumfries’ event. Over 20 local children were treated to breakfast and a shopping spree with their favorite Dumfries Police Officer.

VA Values Veterans V3 Certified Locality

The Town of Dumfries recently completed all necessary training requirements to become V3 certified through the Virginia Values Veterans Program. “My staff and I have worked to ensure our recruitment strategies and personnel policies support the hiring of Veterans” said Town Manager, Keith Rogers Jr. “We are excited to continue to work with the V3 Program. ”The Virginia Values Veterans program aims to educate and train organizations on the benefits of recruiting, hiring, and retaining military Veterans. Since its inception the V3 Program has resulted in over 33,000 Veteran hires. To achieve V3 Certification the Town of Dumfries completed and sustained all program requirements and has demonstrated a commitment to recruiting, hiring and retaining Virginia Veterans. Mayor Derrick Wood stated “As a Veteran, I understand the challenges in transitioning from the military. V3 helps us to understand how Veteran’s unique skillset gained through military service, can benefit our civilian organization. ” Councilman Brian Fields added “Having served in the Virginia National Guard for over 24 years, I am proud of the Towns efforts to better serve Dumfries area veterans.” The complete listing of V3 Certified Companies can be found at: https://dvsv3.com/certified-companies

LET US WELCOME OUR NEWEST EMPLOYEES

KIMBERLY GOODWIN;DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

CHADWICK OXLEY; POLICE SERGEANT

CURRENT JOB LISTINGS: TOWN ATTORNEY

DUMFRIES POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICER

EVENTS AND IMPORTANT DATES

Feb 15: Black History Month Celebration Feb 17: Presidents Day - Town Admin Offices and DMV Closed Feb 18: Town Council MeetingFeb 21: Senior Luncheon at 12:30 PMFeb 24: Comprehensive Plan Update- Public Workshop March 3: Town Council Meeting March 17: Town Council Meeting March 20: Senior Luncheon at 12:30March 23: DMV Connect at DMV-Select

* For more information on our job l istings and important dates see our

website www. dumfriesva. gov