Tag: elections
Incoming supervisor James Walkinshaw to focus on constituent relations
Incoming Braddock Supervisor James Walkinshaw (second from left) and his chief of staff Frank Anderson (left) with local residents at the Taste of Braddock. Scores of Braddock District residents turned out for the annual Taste of Braddock Dec. 18 to sample food from some 40 restaurants, bid farewell to outgoing Braddock Supervisor John Cook, and … Continued
Democrats win big on Election Day
Newly elected Board of Supervisors chair Jeff McKay speaks to supporters, while other winning candidates look on. Democrats had a lot to celebrate last night, as they secured majorities in the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates, along with solid victories on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and School Board. In Mason District, long-time … Continued
Tomorrow is Election Day
Be sure to make time tomorrow to vote. This Election Day features candidates for state and local offices. The polls are open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. If you aren’t sure of your polling place, visit the Virginia Department of Elections website. Candidates for these offices are on the ballot: Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Fairfax County … Continued
Voter registration deadline is Oct. 15
Early voting begins Thursday at the Mason Government Center. The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 15, if you want to vote in the Nov. 5 election. Register to vote online here. For more information, visit the Fairfax County Office of Elections. Absentee in-person voting begins Oct. 17 at Fairfax County satellite locations, including … Continued
School board candidates disagree on value of equity
School board candidates Karl Frisch (Providence) and Ricardy Anderson (Mason). One Fairfax, a framework adopted unanimously by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and School Board in 2016, calls for proposed policies and programs to be considered in terms of their impact on equity. That’s particularly important for Mason District, which needs more resources to … Continued
School board candidate focuses solely on denying rights to transgender students
Tom Pafford Tom Pafford, a candidate to represent Mason District on the Fairfax County School Board, is laser-focused on one issue: He wants the school board to back away from promoting pro-transgender policies, such as allowing students to use the bathroom according to their gender identity. At a recent meeting with the Annandale blogger, Pafford … Continued
Candidates for Braddock Supervisor outline priorities
Braddock supervisor candidates Jason Remer (left) and James Walkinshaw. “It’s the local level where you make a positive impact on people’s lives,” said James Walkinshaw, in explaining why he’s running as the Democratic candidate to succeed incumbent John Cook as the Braddock representative on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Jason Remer, the Republican candidate, says … Continued
Gross and Aiken make their case at a candidate forum
Gary Aiken and Penny Gross. Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross stressed her experience and accomplishments at a candidate forum Sept. 3, while Republican challenger, Gary Aiken, focused on high taxes and more oversight. The forum, hosted by the local chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, also featured candidates for Braddock Supervisor; … Continued
School bond referendum would fund an addition at Justice High School
Braddock Elementary School A $360 million school bond referendum on the Nov. 5 ballot will provide funds for several projects in the Annandale/Mason District area. Those projects include $33 million for renovations of Braddock Elementary School, $53.5 million for renovations at Frost Middle School, $14.6 million for an addition at Justice High School, and $1.17 … Continued
High school students can be ‘election pages’
The Fairfax County Office of Elections invites high school students to help out on Election Day as an “election page.” Election pages will serve an eight-hour shift at a polling place on Nov. 5 under the supervision of a chief election officer. To participate, students must be (1) enrolled in a high school government class … Continued
School board candidates discuss school boundary policy
School board candidates Karen Keys-Gamarra and Ricardy Anderson speak to Mason District residents. Mason District School Board candidate Ricardy Anderson and at-large school board candidate Karen Keys-Gamarra, who’s running for re-election, charge that critics of the board’s plan to re-examine its policy on school boundary changes are misguided and misinformed. Anderson and Keys-Gamarra discussed the issue … Continued
Poll workers needed for Election Day
The Fairfax County Office of Elections is recruiting people to work at the polls for the upcoming 2019 elections. There is a particular need for election officers in the Annandale/Mason District area, as well as poll workers who speak Korean or Vietnamese. To be an election officer, you must be registered to vote in Virginia, … Continued
Gross launches re-election campaign
Some of the elected officials and candidates at Penny Gross’ campaign launch (from the left): Board Chair Sharon Bulova, commonwealth’s attorney candidate Steve Descano, Mason District school board candidate Ricardy Anderson, Penny Gross, Del. Marcus Simon, at-large school board candidate Karen Keys-Gamarra, Lee District Supervisor and candidate for board chair Jeff McKay, and state Sen. … Continued
McKay, Descano, Kory, and Saslaw win in the Democratic primary
Jeff McKay speaks to supporters after winning the Democratic Primary. He was introduced to the crowd by Rep. Gerry Connolly (left). Jeff McKay easily won the Democratic primary for chair of the Board of Supervisors June 11, with 42.5 percent of the vote, beating three challengers. Voters said “experience matters,” McKay, the Lee supervisor for … Continued
A candidate’s negative campaign strategy backfires with this voter
The following opinion piece was submitted by a reader, Dan McKinnon of Annandale, and reflects his personal opinion. The Annandale Blog does not endorse candidates. … Continued