Tag: Board of Supervisors
Supervisors object to Trump’s attack on the rule of law
Eight members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors issued a statement on Sept. 22 objecting to President Trump’s actions against U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert. “President Trump’s reported pressuring of Interim U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert to resign because he failed to find evidence against the president’s political enemies is an attack on the rule of … Continued
Early voting starts today
Early voting starts today at three locations for the Nov. 4 election. Meanwhile, a special election for the Braddock District supervisor has been set for Dec. 9, with a Democratic Primary on Oct. 4. The statewide positions of governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general are on the Nov. 4 ballot, as well as all members … Continued
Supervisors approve roadmap for promoting affordable housing
The Board of Supervisors on Sept. 9 approved a multi-faceted motion offered by Board Chair Jeffrey McKay aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing by streamlining the approval process, among other actions. “The provision of affordable housing remains a high priority for Fairfax County and has a significant role to play in our economic … Continued
Sabrina Mattin launches campaign for BoS
Sabrina Mattin, a small business owner and community activist, is running as a Democrat for the Braddock District seat on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. That position will be vacant if Braddock Supervisor James Walkinshaw is elected to Congress in a special election on Sept. 9. School Board members Rachna Sizemore Heizer (Braddock) and … Continued
Supervisors approve the honorary name ‘Seoul Boulevard’ for John Marr Drive
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 26 passed a resolution from Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez to bestow the honorary name, “Seoul Boulevard,” on a portion of John Marr Drive in recognition of the contributions of the Korean American community. A previous proposal from Jimenez to recognize the Korean community with an honorary name … Continued
BoS will consider alternatives to a USD
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 26 approved a resolution to weigh alternatives before considering the establishment of a Unified Sanitation District. A public hearing on a USD, which had been scheduled for October, has been canceled. The USD concept calls for the county to take control of trash and recycling for single-family … Continued
Ken Balbuena launches campaign for Braddock supervisor
Springfield community leader Ken Balbuena is running as a Republican for the Braddock seat on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Balbuena seeks to succeed Supervisor James Walkinshaw if Walkinshaw wins a special election on Sept. 9 for Virginia’s 11th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. On the Democratic side, two school board members … Continued
Sizemore Heizer launches campaign for Braddock supervisor
Rachna Sizemore Heizer, the Braddock representative on the Fairfax County School Board, is running as a Democrat for the Board of Supervisors. The current Braddock supervisor, James Walkinshaw, is expected to win a special election for Congress on Sept. 9. At-large school board member Ilryong Moon is also running as a Democrat for the Braddock … Continued
Hearings set on zoning changes for electrical substations
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on July 14 authorized hearings on a zoning amendment for electrical substations. The Planning Commission hearing is scheduled for Oct. 16, and the Board of Supervisors hearing will be on Dec. 9. According to the board meeting documents, new rules are needed because most new electrical substations are associated … Continued
Moon to run for Braddock supervisor
At-large school board member Ilryong Moon plans to run for the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, representing the Braddock District. That seat will be vacant, assuming the current Braddock Supervisor, James Walkinshaw wins a special election on Sept. 9 to fill the 11th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Walkinshaw won a Democratic … Continued
Supervisors add redevelopment proposals to Comprehensive Plan Work Program
The Board of Supervisors approved a motion on June 10 to add 11 Site-Specific Plan Amendments for Mason District to the Comprehensive Plan Work Program. The list includes a controversial proposal for a multifamily project at 6675 Little River Turnpike adjacent to the Willow Run neighborhood in Annandale. That project, which generated a huge number … Continued
Board defers USD hearing to October
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors deferred the public hearing on a Unified Sanitation District from June 24 to Oct. 14. That would provide more time to address the displacement of small trash haulers and carry out more outreach to the public, Board Chair Jeffrey McKay said at the June 10 board meeting. Related story: … Continued
Jimenez’ chief of staff returns to McKay’s office
Amir Abu-El-Hawa is leaving his job as chief of staff for Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez to return to his previous position as Board Chair Jeffrey McKay’s chief of staff, McKay announced May 6. Amir grew up in Annandale and graduated from Annandale High School. He previously held multiple roles in the chairman’s office, gaining invaluable … Continued
Board approves meals tax, cuts tax rate
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors agreed to reduce the tax rate, impose a meals tax, and fully fund middle school afterschool programs. Those are the key takeaways from the FY 2026 budget markup approved by the board on May 6. The advertised budget presented to the board in February proposed increasing the property tax rate by … Continued
Herrity quits race for lieutenant governor
Springfield Supervisor Pat Herrity, the lone Republican on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, has ended his bid for lieutenant governor of Virginia, citing health reasons. In the weeks since he had heart surgery on March 13 to repair a genetic defect, “I have had several complications that have impacted my recovery time,” Herrity wrote … Continued