PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Former Gainesville District Supervisor John Stirrup collapsed during a county board meeting on Tuesday, abruptly bringing the meeting to a close.
During the public comment portion during Tuesday's Prince William Board of County Supervisors meeting, Stirrup, who was in attendance, suddenly collapsed.
The county said the meeting was immediately recessed, and first responders took Stirrup to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The county expressed its concern for Stirrup and his family.
Stirrup is a candidate for the Virginia state delegate.
Stirrup's campaign said Tuesday that he's feeling much better and is now resting while "telling a few dad jokes to the hospital staff."
Stirrup's campaign said in a Facebook post, "John is now feeling much better, resting and even telling a few dad jokes to the hospital staff. He and Heidi are incredibly grateful for the first responders, medical team, and all those who have reached out and offered prayers and support."
The County Supervisors meeting that was recessed will reconvene on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
No other information was immediately available.