Thanks to another Freedom of Information Act request, here’s what the Chair of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors Deputy Deuntay T. Diggs, privately wrote to our opposition. Remember — we are his constituents too.
November 8, 2024 — Diggs receives an email from the Stafford County Attorney and quickly alerts our opposition that we are filing a lawsuit: (See Doc Below)
“It appears that Mr. McLeod has issued notice to the county that he intends to file a lawsuit, because the reviews are not being approved. I ask that this update not be posted on social media. I’ll keep you all informed, but the County’s position has not changed.” – Supervisor Deuntay T. Diggs
Our question is: Why not, Chairman/Deputy Diggs?
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Was it because you knew it wasn't public yet.
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Was it that you weren’t supposed to be sharing what the Stafford County Attorney told you in confidence?
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What was it?
November 12, 2024 — one of the strongest opposition leaders, yes, the same Sarah who put together a “Demise Plan” for our campground and shared it with opposition members that included a Stafford County Employee.
(see full story here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1F3ewxgk7b/).
Campground Demise Plan-
"It is my understanding that IF taken to court, the McLeods will be awarded their permit, so this possible/pending lawsuit is very disconcerting.
In the meantime, Stafford County is working to better define "campground" and what is allowed in this type of zoning. If the new definition takes effect on Jan. 1, 2025, AND IF the lawsuit can be postponed past the deadline of the McLeod's present application deadline date in April, 2025, the present campground criteria won't be "grandfathered in." They must then conform to the new campground definition.
The Stafford County attorney should know ways to delay court cases, such as arriving in court to request "additional time needed to prepare" for the case, etc., to insure the court case occurs after April, 2025"
This time, as we were “digging,” we found an email she sent directly to Chairman/Deputy Diggs. It was none other than the infamous Campground Demise Plan — but with even more detail.
She ends by asking Diggs if she can send her plan directly to Stafford’s attorney: (See Doc below)
“And finally, can I send an email with these thoughts to SC’s attorney, or should I not know about this possible lawsuit at this time?” – Sarah Southworth
And here’s Diggs’ answer, shutting it down: (See doc Below)
“Good Evening,
Please do not send anything referring to the lawsuit or any further emails on the matter.”
– Supervisor Deuntay T. Diggs
And again we ask: Why can she NOT send anything referring to the lawsuit or any further emails?
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What were you trying to cover up?
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Why not just say, “Sure, go ahead”?
Because “sure, go ahead” is what people who aren’t hiding things would say.
Here’s the bigger issue:
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How can we seriously trust someone who is both a Supervisor AND a sworn Deputy, yet chooses secrecy over transparency?
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As a Deputy, Diggs should be held to higher standards of integrity.
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As a member of the Board of Supervisor he has a vote in major decisions for Stafford County, how can the public have faith in his decision making.
If this is how he operates behind closed doors—and this is only what we know because of FOIA—what else has happened now that he’s told people not to email?
We ask that something be done about this. Stafford County residents and our Campground deserved leaders who fairly served everyone EQUALLY — but this was not the case with our campground project. We never had a chance!
👉 Here’s how you can help:
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Share this so more Stafford residents see what’s really happening.
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Speak up at Board of Supervisors meetings and demand Equal Rights for all.
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Contact your state and county representatives and tell them you expect accountability from those in power.
Together, we can shine a light on what’s been hidden in the dark.
#BackroomMoves #Exposed #StaffordSneakyLinks