Tag: elections
Gross, Aiken clash on redevelopment issues at candidate forum
From the left: Del. Kaye Kory, Sen. Dick Saslaw, Gary Aiken, Jessica Swanson, Supervisor Penny Gross, Andres Jimenez, and Ricardy Anderson. Mason Supervisor Penny Gross and her Republican challenger, Gary Aiken, clashed over how to revitalize aging commercial centers, the East County Office Building, and Bailey’s Upper Elementary School at a candidate forum March 18 … Continued
Large number of candidates running for local offices
This group is mostly Democratic elected officials in Northern Virginia. Democratic politicians and candidates turned in force for Rep. Gerry Connolly’s St. Patrick’s Day Fete March 15. Rep. Gerry Connolly Connolly calls the annual event, held for the first time at the Ernst Center on the Annandale campus of Northern Virginia Community College, “the holiest … Continued
Three candidates running for Braddock supervisor
Corado There are now three candidates running for the Braddock position on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Since we reported in December that James Walkinshaw, a former aide to Rep. Gerry Connelly, is hoping to succeed John Cook, two more candidates have jumped in: Irma Corado and Jason Remer. Corado and Walkinshaw will face … Continued
Rachna Sizemore Heizer would bring experience as disability advocate to school board
Rachna Sizemore Heizer (left) at her campaign launch event. Rachna Sizemore Heizer, a candidate for an at-large seat on the Fairfax County School Board, vows to be the voice for the students who don’t have a voice – whether they are economically disadvantaged, have a disability, or otherwise aren’t heard. At Heizer’s campaign kickoff March … Continued
Senate candidate Yasmine Taeb faults Saslaw’s ties to Dominion
Virginia Senate candidate speaks to voters. The main priority of Yasmine Taeb, a candidate for the 35th District in the Virginia Senate, is “to get corporate money out of politics.” She is going up against Senate Minority Leader Dick Saslaw in the Democratic primary. Unlike Sawslaw, Taeb will not accept campaign contributions from corporations Saslaw, … Continued
Election officers needed
Poll workers check in voters. [Fairfax County Office Elections video] Fairfax County needs election officers to work at the polls during the June 11 primaries and the general election Nov. 5. There is a particular need for election officers who speak Korean or Vietnamese. Election officers are entitled to a $175 stipend for a full … Continued
School board candidate Ricardy Anderson promises to be a full-time, hands-on board member
Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova (left) and school board candidate Ricardy Anderson. School board candidate Ricardy Anderson promises to be a hands-on, full-time board member who will spend lots of time visiting classrooms. Both Anderson and Jessica Swanson are vying to represent Mason District on the school board. At Anderson’s campaign launch event March … Continued
School board candidate Arbrar Omeish vows to fight for equity for all students
Arbrar Omeish addresses the crowd at her campaign kickoff. Abrar Omeish, a candidate for an at-large position on the Fairfax County School Board, plans to focus on equity and inclusion. At her campaign kickoff event Feb. 24, Omeish said she wants to ensure that “every kid, regardless of where they live in this county, has … Continued
School board candidate Ricardy Anderson promotes equity for Mason District schools
Ricardy Anderson with her husband and children. Annandale resident Ricardy Anderson believes her 21 years of experience in education – including more than 12 years as a principal – makes her an excellent choice for the Fairfax County School Board. Anderson is running for the Mason District seat on the board. She is seeking the … Continued
Environmental activist takes on Kaye Kory
Jimenez Andres Jimenez, a 38-year-old environmental activist and Mason District resident, is challenging long-time House of Delegates member Kaye Kory in the Democratic primary. Jimenez was motivated to run because he sees “a huge lack of community engagement.” “People don’t know who their state representatives are and what’s going on in Richmond. That’s a big … Continued
Lots of turnover expected on school board
Abrar Omeish Big changes are expected in the makeup of the Fairfax County School Board next year. Three school board members – Sandy Evans (Mason), Pat Hynes (Hunter Mill), and Jane Strauss (Dranesville) – are not running for re-election. Ryan McElveen (at-large) and Dalia Palchik (Providence) are not filing as candidates because they are running … Continued
McKay lauded as the most experienced candidate for Board of Supervisors chair
Jeff McKay address supporters at his campaign kickoff event. Jeff McKay has the experience and competence it takes to be an effective chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Rep. Gerry Connolly said at McKay’s campaign kickoff event Jan. 12 in Springfield. McKay has represented the Lee District on the board for the past … Continued
More candidates running for Board of Supervisors
More candidates have surfaced since we last reported on the 2019 elections for the Board of Supervisors. There are now three candidates vying in a Democratic primary for BoS chair to succeed Sharon Bulova, who is not running for re-election: Tim Chapman, managing member of Chapman Development LLC and former chair of the Virginia Housing … Continued
Gary Aiken launches campaign for Mason District supervisor
Gary Aiken, the treasurer of the Fairfax County Republican Committee, has launched a campaign to represent Mason District the Board of Supervisors. If no other candidates surface, Aiken would face off against Mason Supervisor Penny Gross in the Nov. 5 election. “Fairfax County is becoming less wealthy and less of a desired destination,” Aiken states … Continued
McElveen launches campaign for chair of Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Ryan McElveen, an at-large member of the Fairfax County School Board, launched a campaign Jan. 5 for chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. McElveen would succeed Sharon Bulova, who is retiring from the board after her term ends at the end of 2019. McElveen will face Supervisor Jeff McKay (Lee), and any other Democratic … Continued