Tag: Board of Supervisors
Andres Jimenez launches campaign for Mason supervisor
At his official campaign launch for Mason District supervisor on Jan. 7, Andres Jimenez outlined his top priorities. “We need to look at smart transportation,” he said. “One of the biggest issues here is pedestrian safety. In the last year, we had so many unnecessary accidents, some of them fatal.” Jimenez said Fairfax County can … Continued
Jeremy Allen, an aide to Rep. Beyer, launches campaign for Mason Supervisor
Jeremy Allen, an aide to U.S. Rep. Don Beyer, announced his candidacy for Mason District representative on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 10. Allen is running to fill the seat of longtime Mason Supervisor Penny Gross who is retiring at the end of 2023. He will compete against three other candidates – … Continued
Andres Jimenez announces run for Mason District supervisor
Andres Jimenez, an at-large member of the Fairfax County Planning Commission and climate lobbyist, announced plans on Dec. 7 to run for Mason District supervisor. Penny Gross, who has represented Mason District on the Board of Supervisors for 27 years, announced on Dec. 6 she will retire at the end of 2023. Two other candidates … Continued
Supervisors approve speed cameras
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 6 approved the creation of a speed camera pilot program. The measure adds an amendment to the County Code to allow the Fairfax County Police Department to operate photo monitoring devices in or around school crossing zones and highway work zones. There will be a graduated fine … Continued
Supervisors approve McDonald’s upgrade
The Board of Supervisors approved a major upgrade of the McDonald’s on Arlington Boulevard in the Falls Church area of Mason District on Dec. 6. The restaurant, built in 1958, is the second oldest McDonald’s in Virginia, the company’s representative, Evan Prichard, told the board. The biggest change is the addition of a double-lane drive-through, … Continued
Two throw hats in the ring to succeed Gross as Mason Supervisor
Two local businessmen, Steve Lee and Reid Voss, told Annandale Today they plan to run for supervisor of Mason District, now that Penny Gross announced she will not seek re-election. At the Dec. 6 Board of Supervisors meeting, Gross said she will retire at the end of 2023. Gross was first elected to the board … Continued
Supervisor Gross will not seek re-election
Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross will not run for re-election in 2023, she announced at the Board of Supervisors meeting Dec. 6. Gross, the longest-serving member of the board was first elected in 1995 and has been vice chair since 2009. Gross didn’t give a specific reason for retiring, only indicating that it was time … Continued
Board of Supervisors approves funds for crosswalk and trail improvements
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 1 approved $5 million for active transportation projects to improve accessibility for pedestrians and bicylists. This funding is part of the board’s $100 million commitment in September to make roads, sidewalks, and trails safer for all users. The $5 million includes $2.7 million for crosswalk projects, including … Continued
Supervisors approve convenience store at Ravensworth Shell station
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 25 approved a zoning special exception to allow Capital Services Inc. to convert the vehicle repair shop at the Ravensworth Shell station to a convenience store. The service station is in the Ravensworth Shopping Center on Braddock Road. It was built in 1966. The project also includes … Continued
BoS urges state to prevent schools from hiring offenders
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors agreed on Oct. 11 to urge the state to strengthen its policies on how the arrests of public school employees are reported. This action comes in the wake of the discovery of a convicted sexual predator working as a counselor at Glasgow Middle School. County and school officials were … Continued
Board of Supervisors approves restrooms for high school stadiums
A carryover budget package for fiscal year 2022 approved by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 11 includes several items relevant to the Annandale/Mason District area. The BoS approved $7.5 million in carryover funds to provide permanent restrooms at the outdoor stadiums at 15 high schools, including Annandale, Justice, and Woodson. Currently, those … Continued
Supervisors to address problems with American Disposal Services
Faced with numerous complaints about bad service, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors agreed Sept. 13 to explore legal action against American Disposal Services. Since January, “the complaints against American Disposal Services have risen dramatically,” said Supervisor James Walkinshaw (Braddock). The problems include late pickups, missed pickups, and poor customer service. The board passed a … Continued
Road name changes move forward
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 13 voted to officially request the Commonwealth Transportation Board to rename Lee Highway Route 29 and to rename Lee-Jackson Memorial Highway Route 50. That decision follows a recommendation from the Confederate Names Task Force. “If approved by the CTB,” board chair Jeffrey McKay said, “this change will … Continued
Supervisors increase hiring bonuses
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 13 agreed to offer $15,000 hiring bonuses to attract qualified applicants for certain hard-to-fill jobs. Those positions include developmental disability support coordinators, emergency service clinicians, nurses, police officers, and sheriff deputies. Currently, the county executive has the authority to grant hiring bonuses up to $5,000 for these … Continued
Board expands small business support
Fairfax County plans to roll out the Fairfax Founders Fund this fall to provide seed capital for innovative and early-stage businesses. The funds will be focused on underrepresented communities that have struggled to obtain early-stage financing from traditional lending sources. The Board of Supervisors committed $1 million from its Economic Opportunity Reserve Fund for the … Continued