Tag: elections
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
Candidates for the state senate clash on corporate campaign contributions
Heidi Drauschak, a candidate for the 35th District in the Virginia Senate, told the audience at a forum May 16 that one of her top priorities is campaign finance reform and that she won’t accept money from Dominion Energy or other corporations. She is challenging Sen. Dave Marsden in the Democratic Primary on June 20. The 35th … 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
Early voting underway for Democratic Primary
Early voting is underway for the June 20 Democratic Primary. For Mason District/Annandale voters, these candidates will be on the ballot: Any registered voter can vote. The deadline to register is May 30. The last day to request an absentee ballot is June 9. The last day to vote early is June 17. Related story: … 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
Sen. Marsden focuses on climate action
Virginia Sen. Dave Marsden (D-35) focused on climate and energy issues at an Earth Day-themed campaign event Sunday at Lake Accotink Park. Marsden, referred to by the other speakers as “Earth Dave,” lauded the Clean Economy Act, passed in 2020, which calls for Dominion Power to be carbon neutral by 2045. What needs to happen … Continued
School board member Ricardy Anderson vows to fight for Mason District schools
School board member Ricardy Anderson told the crowd at her re-election campaign kickoff on April 16 that she will work hard to ensure Mason District schools get enough resources. Anderson is one of just four members of the Fairfax County School Board running for re-election. Before she was first elected in 2019, Anderson was a … Continued
Pro-Youngkin candidate wants to represent Annandale in the VA Senate
Mark Vafiades says he’s running for the Virginia Senate because he wants to promote Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s agenda. Vafiades is running for Senate District 35 in the November election. The 35th district includes most of Annandale and large parts of Springfield and Fairfax. The incumbent, Sen. Dave Marsden, was first elected in 2009. Heidi … Continued
School board member Ricardy Anderson announces re-election plans
Fairfax County School Board member Ricardy Anderson (Mason) is running for re-election, she announced April 3. “I want to continue my work on the FCPS School Board because I understand the needs of the Mason District,” Anderson says. “As a parent of two students in FCPS, I have a first-hand account of the issues facing … Continued
Supervisor candidate Jeremy Allen is big on constituent services
Constituent services is one of the top priorities of Jeremy Allen, a candidate for Mason District supervisor. If elected, he intends to meet residents where they are – in their neighborhoods and at places like coffee shops, community centers, and schools – not just in government buildings. That’s something that would come easy to Allen, … Continued
Andres Jimenez wins straw poll for Mason District supervisor
Andres Jimenez, one of four candidates running for Mason District supervisor in the Democratic Primary was the big winner in the Fairfax County Democratic Committee’s “Pick Your Pony” Straw Poll on March 26 in Chantilly. According to Blue Virginia, Jimenez got 74.19 percent of the vote, compared to 7.26 percent for Steve Lee, 8.87 percent … Continued
Many candidates are running for the Fairfax County School Board
The Fairfax County School Board is going to be very different next year, as seven of the 12 incumbents are not running for re-election. At least six candidates are seeking the Fairfax County Democratic Committee’s endorsement for the three at-large seats on the school board: Moon has been endorsed by Del. Eileen Filler-Corn, and state … Continued
Former D.C. cop is running for FXCO sheriff
Former police officer Kelvin Garcia is running in the Democratic Primary as a more progressive alternative to Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid. Garcia was a police officer with Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department for 11 years and is currently a law clerk with a firm providing immigration services. He is also a coach for the … Continued
Kyle McDaniel joins the race for school board
Kyle McDaniel on March 1 announced he is seeking the Democratic endorsement for an at-large seat on the Fairfax County School Board. “Over the last four years, our public schools have faced unprecedented challenges. I am running because every child deserves a high-quality education, regardless of ZIP code, in a safe and welcoming environment,” McDaniel … Continued
Rachna Sizemore Heizer running for the Braddock seat on the school board
Rachna Sizemore Heizer, an at-large member of the Fairfax County School Board and current chair of the board, is running for the Braddock District seat on the school board. The current Braddock school board member, Megan McLaughlin, will retire when her term expires on Dec. 31, 2023. McLaughlin has been on the board since 2012. … Continued