Tag: government services
Board defers USD hearing to October
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors deferred the public hearing on a Unified Sanitation District from June 24 to Oct. 14. That would provide more time to address the displacement of small trash haulers and carry out more outreach to the public, Board Chair Jeffrey McKay said at the June 10 board meeting. Related story: … Continued
Small trash haulers oppose a Unified Sanitation District
If Fairfax County establishes a Unified Sanitation District, it would kill his business, says Phillip LeMaster, the owner of Garby Disposal Services. Under the USD proposal, the county would take over trash and recycling and engage a company to handle all waste collection in a single region. State law requires a five-year waiting period before … Continued
Residents express concerns about a Unified Sanitation District
Residents raised lots of concerns about a proposed Unified Sanitation District at a virtual town hall convened by Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity (Springfield) on June 3. The Board of Supervisors scheduled a hearing on the proposal for June 24. The concept calls for the county to take over trash and recycling collections for all … Continued
Survey underway on vacuum leaf collections
Fairfax County residents are invited to take a survey on vacuum leaf collections. Access the survey here. It’s open through April 20. The survey asks residents to assess the quality of the leaf collection program, how they learn about the leaf collection schedule, and whether they have recommendations for improvement. In addition to the survey, … Continued
County, state list resources for fired federal workers
Both Fairfax County and the state of Virginia have posted lists of resources for people affected by President Trump’s and Elon Musk’s efforts to downsize the federal government. The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) maintains a database of open positions in Northern Virginia. The database lists over 47,000 jobs available in airspace and defense and nearly … Continued
Board calls for review of county leaf pickups
Among the resolutions approved by the Board of Supervisors last week, one addresses leaf collections, and another deals with the need for apartments to have pet-friendly policies. Mason District residents were told to put their leaves on the curb in early November but in some cases, the leaves weren’t picked up until a month later, … Continued
Community centers have tech devices to lend
Community members can now borrow technology devices from community centers operated by the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. The new Technology Lending Program includes Canon EOS digital cameras, Oculus Meta Quest II virtual reality headsets, Cricut Maker cutting machines, and Flashforge Adventurer Pro 3D printers. Chromebooks will be added soon. The program … Continued
Fairfax County plans to overhaul waste collections
Fairfax County is developing a new trash and recycling collection system. The Department of Public Works and Environmental Services is working on a Unified Sanitation District model, with all trash and recycling collections handled by private companies contracted by the county. Matthew Adams, director of the solid waste management program, described the new concept at … Continued
Jimenez works to retain leaf vacuuming
Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez told Annandale Today he is working to ensure Fairfax County permanently retains its leaf vacuuming service.
McKay: Trump administration would devastate the local economy
A second Trump presidency could have a devastating effect on the Fairfax County economy, Board of Supervisors Chair Jeffrey McKay warns.
Online access to court cases available
The Fairfax County Circuit Court launched a new service allowing people to view public case information online for free.
Fairfax County offers resources for surviving extreme heat
With extreme heat blanketing the area this week, Fairfax County is offering resources to help the public stay cool. Temperatures in the 90s combined with high humidity could result in heat indices above 100 degrees. By the end of the week, we could face a heat advisory, which the National Weather Service says happens when … Continued
More rental assistance available for those with serious mental illness
The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) approved a $20 million agreement with the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services earlier this month to increase access to supportive, affordable rental housing options for those with serious mental illness. The additional funding is expected to help prevent homelessness among this population and reduce … Continued
Big increases proposed for building and zoning fees
Fairfax County building and rezoning fees could rise as much as 35 percent under a proposal drafted by county staff. Bill Hicks, the director of Land Development Services, told the Board of Supervisors’ Land Policy Committee that the fees have to be raised because of inflation, increased staffing, increased employee compensation, and the requirement that … Continued
New DMV center to open this month
A new Department of Motor Vehicles Service Center is scheduled to open Jan. 22 at 9855 Braddock Road in Fairfax. It will replace the much smaller one in Fair Oaks Mall, which is closing on Jan. 11. The new DMV center will have 20 service windows, a new countertop design to improve customer flow, and … Continued