Tag: Board of Supervisors
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
Board of Supervisors approves affordable housing preservation policy
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors last week approved an amendment to the county’s Comprehensive Plan aimed at preserving existing affordable, multifamily rental housing. The amendment was passed on a 9-1 vote with only Supervisor Pat Herrity (Springfield) voting against it. The amendment sets a goal of “no net loss of affordable units to the … Continued
Virginia Supreme Court throws out Z-Mod
The Virginia Supreme Court ruled on March 23 that Z-Mod, Fairfax County’s overhaul and modernization of the Zoning Ordinance, is void. According to the opinion by Justice Wesley Russell Jr., the Board of Supervisors “adopted Z-Mod in a manner that violated the open meeting provisions of VFOIA” [the Virginia Freedom of Information Act]. As a … Continued
Board approves big raise for supervisors
“Excessive,” “outrageous,” “exorbitant,” “unconscionable,” and “tone deaf” – that’s how some Fairfax County residents described a massive salary increase proposed for members of the Board of Supervisors at a public hearing on March 21. Many of the nearly 50 people who spoke said it’s inappropriate to give board members a big raise when employees would … Continued
Fairfax County supervisors consider giving themselves a big pay raise
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted 8-2 on March 7 to consider giving themselves a big raise. Under the resolution, board member salaries would go from $95,000 a year to between $125,000 and $130,000, an increase of as much as 37 percent. The chairman’s salary could increase as much as 45 percent to $140,000-$145,00 … Continued
Walkinshaw launches re-election campaign
At his re-election campaign launch Feb. 26, Braddock Supervisor James Walkinshaw acknowledged the challenge of saving Lake Accotink and said, “I still want to find a way to move forward.” “When I was elected [in 2019], I thought we had a plan to save Lake Accotink at a cost of $30 million,” Walkinshaw told a … Continued
Supervisors approve affordable housing in Seven Corners, despite stormwater concerns
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an affordable housing project on land owned by First Christian Church in Seven Corners. Wesley Housing will build an independent living facility with 95 units for seniors earning 60 percent of the area median income or less. The L-shaped building would be four stories tall with a … Continued
Supervisors end the Covid emergency plan
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors agreed at its Feb. 7 meeting to end the Covid-19 emergency declaration on March 1. That declaration, in place since March 2020, activated the county’s emergency operations plan and authorized aid to mitigate the effects of Covid. During the pandemic, the county approved emergency rules to allow restaurants and … Continued
BoS cuts taxes for surviving spouses of military members who died in combat
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 24 voted to reduce the real estate tax rate for the surviving spouses of members of the armed forces who die in the line of duty. The new tax rate for eligible military widows and widowers is one cent per $100 of assessed value. This rate is … Continued
Mason supervisor candidate Reid Voss intends to be proactive
Reid Voss, a real estate agent and member of the Lake Barcroft Association Board of Directors, told members of the community at a meet-and-greet on Jan. 8 that he plans to announce his candidacy for Mason District supervisor within the next 10 days. Voss is one of four Democratic candidates vying for that position, along … Continued
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