Tag: equity
Public officials failed to inform public on Justice Park land negotiations
During the past few months, advocates for Justice Park repeatedly sought answers about the plans by the Park Authority to give a portion of land to the school system for a parking lot. During that time, public officials never mentioned their discussions on a leasing arrangement or a land deal involving a recreation center in … Continued
Public engagement, transparency lacking in selection of new police chief, NAACP charges
Kevin Davis [NBC Washington] The Fairfax County NAACP is disappointed with the appointment of Kevin Davis as the new chief of the Fairfax County Police Department and charges the selection process excluded meaningful public participation, transparency, and accountability. Board of Supervisors Chair Jeffrey McKay announced the appointment of Davis April 23.
New COVID vaccination clinic opens today in Tysons
The Fairfax Community Vaccination Center in Tysons Corner Center. A new large COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens April 20 in the former Lord & Taylor store in the Tysons Corner mall. “As vaccine supplies allow, this site will vaccinate some 3,000 people per day, which paired with the other sites we have throughout the county, will … Continued
Marijuana possession legal in Virginia as of July 1
The Virginia General Assembly has approved Gov. Ralph Northam’s request to move up the date for legalizing marijuana. As a result, the simple possession of marijuana for recreational use will be legal on July 1, 2021, three years earlier than under legislation passed earlier. Virginia is the first state in the South to legalize marijuana.
New state laws address voting, equity, electric vehicles, and more
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced March 19 that he signed into law over a dozen additional bills passed by the General Assembly, including measures to expand access to healthcare and birth control, promote equity, and more.
Thousands take part in Fairfax NAACP rally for racial justice
At last 2,000 people – of all races and ages – gathered for a Car Rally for Justice for Black Lives sponsored by the Fairfax County NAACP at the Fairfax Government Center June 3. The signs carried by participants reflected anger at the murder of George Floyd on a Minneapolis street by a police officer … Continued
School principals: Racism and hate have no place in the Falls Church Pyramid
The principals of the schools in the Falls Church High School Pyramid issued a message expressing “sadness and outrage about the instances of racism and hate that have occurred in our country during the last few weeks, and over the course of time.” [UPDATE: Principals in the Annandale and Justice pyramids subsequently issued similar messages.] … Continued
Board Chair McKay urges more action on equity
A group of about 30 protesters march along Route 50 by Annandale Road Monday evening. A bystander reports that a police officer escorting the marchers took a knee, eliciting cheers from the crowd. [Mercedes Var] Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Jeffrey McKay issued a statement in response to the protests over the homicide of … Continued