Many people have asked about the Council action on the “Prescott House”. Yes, we voted to spend $90k of taxpayer money to make the house weather tight. I supported it and that makes some people mad. It also appears to make just as many happy. I’m not going to embark on a protracted essay in defense of the historic district other than to say this: historic structures constitute a crucial part of our communities identity and they aren’t making them anymore. If we are going to have a “Historic District” we should act to bolster it or reconsider why we have the law in place to begin with.

In any event, for all interested parties, the Council has been asked to reconsider this vote so it will be on the agenda next Monday.

Look what welcomed me back into Old Town late this afternoon (big version).  There are many irritating things about this sign, not the least of which is that it is addressed to Prince William County but stands smack in the middle of Manassas.  I understand free speech but I find it hard to believe that it is legal to put a 40′ billboard on private property w/o some kind of permit.