Tag: Board of Supervisors
Supervisors to create a Military Families Commission
The Board of Supervisors on Jan. 23 approved a board matter by James Walkinshaw (Braddock) to create a Commission on Military Families. The commission would help military families and veterans engage with the county and help county leaders understand their issues. The county executive will present recommendations to the Board of Supervisors in mid-March on … Continued
Board approves huge data center
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning application Jan. 23 to allow the construction of a 110-foot-tall data center on Route 50 in Chantilly. Nearly all the 25 people who spoke at the public hearing cited concerns with noise and environmental issues. One major complaint is the potential for a diesel leak that … Continued
Supervisor Jimenez wants to make Mason District a cultural hub
Andres Jimenez, Mason District’s new member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, wants to make Mason District “the cultural hub of Fairfax County.” “Mason District is one of the most diverse districts in the county, and we really want to put a spotlight on the small businesses that are here, the restaurants that are … Continued
Supervisors to vote on huge data center
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hold a hearing on Jan. 23 on a huge data center in Chantilly that could have a negative impact on the county’s drinking water. An affiliate of Penzance is seeking a rezoning and special exception to build a 110-foot-tall data center in a resource protection area. … Continued
Immediate action urged to save Lake Accotink
Save Lake Accotink, a grassroots community group, is urging Fairfax County to take swift action to dredge Lake Accotink e now and preserve the surrounding ecosystem before the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors comes up with a long-range plan to preserve the lake. The Task Force on the Future of Lake Accotink delivered its Findings … Continued
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