Tag: Board of Supervisors
Supervisors and school board members sworn in
Members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors elected or re-elected in November were sworn in at an inauguration ceremony at the Fairfax County Government Center on Dec. 13. That includes the two newly elected board members – Andres Jimenez of Mason District and Jimmy Bierman of Dranesville – who will officially begin their terms … Continued
BoS honors outgoing Mason Supervisor Penny Gross
The Board of Supervisors on Dec. 5 passed a resolution honoring outgoing board member Penelope Gross of Mason District, who is retiring after serving 28 years on the board. “Penny played a key role in initiatives too numerous to mention to move Fairfax County and our entire region forward,” said Board Chair Jeffrey McKay. He … Continued
Board approves pedestrian improvements
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 5 approved $23.4 million to improve the transportation infrastructure for pedestrians and bicyclists. The active transportation package includes several projects in Mason District: The transportation funds will be allocated as follows: In April, the board approved $920,000 for an intersection improvement project at Columbia Pike and Tyler … Continued
Democrats win big on Election Day
It was a big victory for Fairfax County Democrats last night, as they retained nine of the 10 seats on the Board of Supervisors and all 12 seats on the School Board. Democrats also chalked up big wins on the state level, securing a majority in the House of Delegates and retaining their edge in … Continued
Viewpoint: Lessons learned from Parking Reimagined
By Donna Jacobson I served for approximately a year and a half on the Fairfax County Parking Reimagined Working Group, whose members were appointed by district supervisors. As a result of my experience, I believe that many in Fairfax County government seem oblivious to residents’ concerns. They give the impression that residents need to be … Continued
Board sets hearing on sanitary district for Holmes Run neighborhood
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 12 authorized a public hearing on a proposal to create a sanitary district in the Holmes Run area of Mason District. The hearing will be held on Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. If the board approves the proposal, the affected area will receive trash and recycling services … Continued
New park to be named for Eileen Garnett
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 12 passed a resolution put forth by Mason Supervisor Penny Gross to name the Annandale Civic Space for Eileen Garnett to honor “her long devotion to the Annandale community.” That was one of three resolutions passed by the board on renaming facilities in Mason District. Gross’ motion … Continued
Fairfax County is planning a ‘green bank’
Fairfax County is moving toward the establishment of a “green bank,” an entity that would facilitate the financing of clean energy projects. The green bank will boost the market for clean energy by providing the community with financial and technical assistance for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electric vehicle projects A bill passed by … Continued
Childcare center approved for Little River Turnpike in Lincolnia
The Board of Supervisors approved a zoning special exception last week for a childcare facility with up to 36 children in Lincolnia. The Kingdom of Children Bilingual Preschool would be located in a former single-family house built in 1948 at 6481 Little River Turnpike next to Cherokee Avenue. The building, currently vacant, had housed a … Continued
It’s now just Route 29 and Route 50
Lee Highway and Lee Jackson Memorial Highway are no more. The names of those roads were officially changed to Route 29 and Route 50, respectively, as of July 5. Affected residents and businesses need to update their addresses on driver’s licenses, utility documents, business licenses, and advertising. The county recommends they also change land records, mortgage … Continued
BoS uses eminent domain to complete sidewalk on Little River Turnpike
Fairfax County’s project to construct a sidewalk on the south side of Little River Turnpike between Hillbrook Drive and Little River Run Drive in Annandale hit a snag when county staff couldn’t find the owner of a small piece of property. The county’s Land Acquisition Division obtained the land rights for nine of the 10 … Continued
Board approves school bus cameras
The Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with the Fairfax County School Board June 27 to allow video monitoring systems on school buses to enforce the law against passing a stopped bus. Cameras would be located on the stop sign arm activated when a school bus stops. A pilot program would start in spring 2024 … Continued
Board sets hearing on Bailey’s Crossroads land transfer for affordable housing
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on June 27 agreed to hold a public hearing on a proposal to convey a board-owned property in Bailey’s Crossroads to the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority. The hearing is scheduled for July 25 The 2.9-acre property, at 5827 Columbia Pike, is located between Radley Acura and the … Continued
Andres Jimenez wins Democratic Primary for Mason District supervisor
Andres Jimenez has won the Democratic Primary for Mason District supervisor, with 35.24 percent of the vote, according to results reported by the Virginia Department of Elections. Jimenez, an at-large member of the Fairfax County Planning Commission who emphasized his background in environmental and climate advocacy, racked up a long list of endorsements, including Board … Continued
Supervisor candidate Jimenez: missing in action on the Planning Commission
Mason District supervisor candidate Andres Jimenez is a member of the Fairfax County Planning Commission, yet he attended far fewer meetings than any other commissioner and rarely speaks when he does show up. That’s the conclusion of a report by Mason District residents George Waters, Larry Golfer, and Carole Bausell. They conducted a comprehensive analysis … Continued