Tag: Board of Supervisors
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
Supervisors approve McDonald’s upgrade
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a zoning special exception on May 23 to allow an upgrade of the McDonald’s at the corner of Leesburg Pike and Carlin Springs Road in Bailey’s Crossroads. The project would add a second drive-through window and a 1,300-square foot addition to the building. The interior would be … Continued
Reid Voss is hiding his Republican background
Is Mason supervisor candidate Reid Voss deliberately courting Democratic voters by concealing his Republican past while encouraging Republicans to vote for him in the Democratic Primary? Two recent articles posted by Blue Virginia detail Voss’s strong ties to the GOP. while his campaign flyers clearly state that any registered voter can vote in the Democratic … Continued
Lisa Downing challenges Jeff McKay in the Democratic Primary
Lisa Downing, a retired CIA agent who is running in the Democratic Primary for chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, says the board is beholden to developers, while she would focus on representing residents. Downing is going up against board chair Jeffrey McKay, who has widespread support among local leaders. McKay was first … Continued
Board of Supervisors approves zMod and calls for guidelines on data centers
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved zMod – for the second time – on May 9 and also approved a follow-on motion calling for guidelines on data centers. zMod is a complete overhaul of the county’s 1978 zoning ordinance. The Board of Supervisors initially approved zMod two years ago. The state Supreme Court overturned … Continued
Supervisors cut property tax rate
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a budget markup package for FY 2024 on May 2 that reduces the real estate tax rate by 1.5 cents and fully funds the county employee compensation plan. The board will formally adopt the budget on May 9 but is not expected to change anything. “This budget recognizes … Continued
Mason District supervisor candidates outline their priorities and qualifications
The four candidates running in the Democratic Primary to represent Mason District on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors presented their views on a wide-ranging series of issues at a forum on May 1. Speaking to a full house at the Mason Government Center, the candidates spoke about their qualifications and proposals, although they offered … Continued
Task force would reconsider the recommendation to not dredge Lake Accotink
Braddock Supervisor James Walkinshaw, Franconia Supervisor Rodney Lusk, and Board Chair Jeffrey McKay will ask the board to form a task force on the future of Lake Accotink. The task force would “review the existing studies, analyses, and recommendations, participate in a detailed study of the managed wetland option, and explore the possibility of a … Continued
Supervisors approve pedestrian improvements
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on April 11 approved $28.5 million for pedestrian improvements countywide including two projects sought by Bailey’s Crossroads residents. The list of projects, recommended by the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT), includes $920,000 for a pedestrian hybrid beacon at the crosswalk on Columbia Pike at Tyler Street in Bailey’s … Continued
Kids will ride free on Connector buses
Children age 12 and younger can now ride for free on Fairfax Connector buses when accompanied by a paying adult. The Board of Supervisors approved the new bus policy on April 11. The free fares take effect May 1. Current policy allows free bus rides for up to two children, ages 4 and younger, per … Continued
Steve Lee is running for supervisor ‘for a better Mason’
Steve Lee, a business owner and community leader, filed the paperwork April 5 to become a candidate for Mason District supervisor in the Democratic Primary. His campaign slogan, “For A Better Mason,” reflects his dedication to bring real change and a new vision to Mason District. If elected, Lee would be the first Asian-American supervisor … Continued