March 16, 2026
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Tag: Braddock District

Transportation funding: Lots of complaints, few solutions

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Little River Turnpike in Annandale. At the final meeting of the Board of Supervisors’ outreach sessions on transportation funding last night, residents of the Braddock District had plenty to complain about but offered few solutions on how Fairfax County should pay for road improvements. Here’s a sampling of citizens’ comments: The county shouldn’t be paying … Continued

Neighborhood groups hope to engage people from diverse cultures

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Annandale residents took part in a dialogue on diversity last spring at Annandale High School With Fairfax County becoming increasingly diverse, neighborhood groups are finding it sometimes difficult to recruit volunteers that reflect their communities. As George Klein, vice chair of the Braddock District Council of Community Associations, put it. “We need to better engage … Continued

Various groups endorsing candidates vying to represent Annandale area

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For all of you who still haven’t made up your minds about who to vote for tomorrow, it might be helpful to see which organizations have endorsed the candidates. Here is a list of some of the major endorsements for candidates hoping to represent Annandale/Mason District residents: State Senate – 37th District Dave Marsden, (Democrat, … Continued

Candidates clash over roads, taxes, and environment

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Saslaw Voters Fairfax County’s Braddock District got a close-up look at some of the candidates running for office in November at a forum Tuesday evening sponsored by the North Springfield Civic Association. Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw, who has been in the Virginia legislature since 1976, reminded the audience of some of his accomplishments: bringing … Continued

Nominations sought for ‘Best of Braddock Awards’

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The “Best of Braddock Awards,” a joint initiative of the Braddock District Council of Community Associations and Braddock Supervisor John Cook, recognize citizens, organizations, and businesses that contribute to the welfare or beauty of the community. Categories include: Braddock District Citizen of the Year; Braddock District Young Person of the Year; Neighborhood Enhancement by an … Continued

Redistricting plan would split Ravensworth-Bristow community

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The Ravensworth-Bristow Civic Association is not happy about being split among two Fairfax County Districts. The county redistricting plan approved by the Board of Supervisors April 26 would shift the Bristow precinct from the Braddock to the Mason districts. The Bristow precinct is bordered by Little River Turnpike, Ravensworth Road, and Heritage Driver. The polling … Continued

Braddock Supervisor candidate Chris Wade touts experience in business

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Christopher Wade believes his experience as a pragmatic problem solver and his background in business makes him well-qualified to represent the Braddock District on the Fairfax Board of Supervisors. Wade will face off against Marc Greidinger in a Democratic primary slated for Aug. 23. The winner will challenge incumbent John Cook in the general election … Continued

Mason and Braddock Districts will gain precincts under redistricting proposals

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Mason and Braddock, the Fairfax County districts where Annandale is centered, could each pick up at least a couple of precincts when the county Board of Supervisors approves a redistricting plan later this year. An advisory citizens committee charged with developing options for reapportioning the nine magisterial districts in Fairfax County has submitted 22 plans … Continued

Braddock supervisor candidate Greidinger not afraid to talk about taxes

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At a time when few politicians have the courage to openly talk about tax increases to address huge budget deficits, Marc Greidinger, a candidate for the Fairfax Board of Supervisors, says a tax increase is “absolutely necessary.”   Greidinger, a Democrat, is hoping to unseat the Republican incumbent, John Cook, as supervisor for the Braddock … Continued

Greidinger to challenge Cook for Braddock seat on FX CO board

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Democrat Marc Greidinger, an attorney from Springfield specializing in environmental and conservation issues, is challenging Republican incumbent John C. Cook for the Braddock District seat on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Other Democrats are expected to join the supervisor race in Braddock, as well, possibly including Christopher Wade, a management consultant and member of … Continued