3 Prince William Supervisors Walked Out of Unconscious Bias Training in Protest
Jenny Gathright, DCist, December 18, 2020
A debate over racism is playing out on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors this time, in response to a heated school board meeting where three Republican supervisors walked out to protest a presentation about unconscious bias training.
To some, the incident illustrates a larger issue in the politically divided but increasingly liberal county. Critics say the Republicans on the board seem more interested in making political statements than in doing the hard work of local governance and accepting the realities of the county’s racial diversity. Republicans say the emphasis on anti-racist training is a distraction from more important issues facing the county.
Agenda for December 17
The
Prince William County School Board will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, December 17, 2020, to discuss the school division’s next superintendent’s search process. The meeting will take place at the Kelly Leadership Center, at 14715 Bristow Road in Independent Hill.
Dr. Steven Walts, who has held the position since 2005, announced he would retire on July 31.
The
Manassas Regional Airport Commission will meet at 7 p.m Thursday, December 17, 2020. The commission will discuss a roof replacement for the city airport terminal budding and repairs to the airport tower.
The meeting will take place at City Hall, located at 9027 Center Street. The Manassas Regional Airport is Virginia’s largest and busiest municipal airport.