Jimenez launches re-election campaign
Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez has launched a campaign for re-election.
All members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors are up for re-election in November 2027. So far, no one else has officially announced plans to run against Jimenez, although more candidates are expected to surface.
Jimenez, a Democrat, has so far raised over $214,000 in campaign contributions, according to the Virginia Public Access Project.
His campaign website lists the following priorities:
Revitalization and economic investment – Drive reinvestment to older commercial areas in Annandale, Bailey’s Crossroads, and Seven Corners, protect the character of residential areas, and repurpose older vacant office buildings.
Public safety that works for everyone – Increase data transparency, accelerate the rollout of the county’s co-responder program, invest in diversion programs, and pay the salaries necessary to attract and retain the best public safety professionals.
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Invest in workers and businesses – Engage in good faith in collective bargaining and prioritize labor agreements on public projects.
Maintain world-class schools – The Board of Supervisors must continue to partner with the School Board to fully fund FCPS, increase teacher and support staff pay, reduce class sizes, and make the necessary enhancements to older schools.
Access to housing – We need hundreds of thousands of more affordable housing units, spread across all parts of the county with a focus on transit-oriented communities and job centers. Renovate and preserve units in place now to ensure no net loss occurs.
Smart transportation – From wider sidewalks to street lighting to dynamic approaches to crossing infrastructure, we must work with VDOT to increase pedestrian safety in Mason District. Development must not outpace the infrastructure that is in place.
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Protect our environment – Implement a 21st century plan for stormwater management, protect green spaces, and incentivize the preservation of the tree canopy.
Equity and access for all – Fairfax County must fully enact all goals in the One Fairfax and Trust policies, working to lift up the most vulnerable residents and ensure equal opportunities for success for everyone.
Jimenez was first elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2023, beating independent candidate Terry Modglin with 72 percent of the vote.
Earlier that year, he won a Democratic Primary with 31 percent, beating Reid Voss, Steve Lee, and Jeremy Allen.
In 2019, Jimenez lost an election for the House of Delegates seat held by Kaye Kory.
Jimenez has been endorsed by Sen. Tim Kaine, Board of Supervisors Chair Jeff McKay, Supervisor Rodney Lusk (Franconia), and School Board Member Ricardy Anderson (Mason).
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