Tag: Jimenez
Jimenez has a new chief of staff
Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez has a new chief of staff. Devin Pharr succeeds Amir Abu-El-Hawa, who has returned to his previous position as chief of staff for Board of Supervisors Chair Jeffrey McKay. Pharr started his new role in Jimenez’s office on May 12. He had previously been chief of staff for Providence Supervisor … Continued
Jimenez’ chief of staff returns to McKay’s office
Amir Abu-El-Hawa is leaving his job as chief of staff for Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez to return to his previous position as Board Chair Jeffrey McKay’s chief of staff, McKay announced May 6. Amir grew up in Annandale and graduated from Annandale High School. He previously held multiple roles in the chairman’s office, gaining invaluable … Continued
Annandale residents express their views on renaming Little River Turnpike
About 70 people came to a community meeting at the Mason Government Center on Jan. 30 to learn about and express their opinions on a proposal to rename a portion of Little River Turnpike to honor the contributions of Korean Americans. Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez stressed that the name change would be totally honorary. “No … Continued
Jimenez podcast features Virginialicious
The second episode of Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez’ podcast series features Mina Kim, who as the founder of Virginialicious, leads tours of Annandale’s Korean restaurants. The podcast, “Reimagine Mason,” is the place “where we highlight the people places and projects shaping Mason District into a vibrant and inclusive community,” Jimenez says. The first episode … Continued
Mason Government Center houses the Lions Clubs’ eyeglass recycling operation
When the Lions Club’s Eyeglass Recycling Center of Northern Virginia lost its home in Arlington, Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez stepped up to offer space in the Mason Government Center.
Jimenez forms environmental group
Fairfax County Supervisor Andres Jimenez is forming an environmental work group to find creative ways to make Mason District more environmentally friendly. The Greener Mason Advisory Committee “will help us find hyper-local, creative ways to meet the climate goals set by Fairfax County,” Jimenez said. “As a former executive for climate and environmental nonprofits, furthering … Continued
Jimenez vows to fight for continuing vacuum leaf service
Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez told the audience at the Budget Town Hall he hosted on March 28 that he is working to ensure the county will continue vacuum leaf service. Fairfax County collects leaves for only about 25,000 households, but the vast majority of them are in Mason District. Last July, the Department of … Continued
Culmore residents share concerns with Mason Supervisor Jimenez
Culmore residents want more police enforcement, more streetlights, more sidewalks and crosswalks, affordable healthcare, and safer, drug-free schools. Those are some of the issues brought up at a listening session hosted by Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez at Bailey’s Elementary School on Feb. 24. Jimenez told residents he wants to make Mason District “the cultural hub … Continued
Supervisor Jimenez to highlight Mason District’s diversity
“We need to have a vision for Mason District,” and that vision is all about highlighting Mason District as the “cultural hub of Fairfax County,” Supervisor Andres Jimenez told a large crowd at an open house at the Mason Government Center on Feb. 2. “We’re going to put a spotlight on all the amazing … Continued
Jimenez forms an arts advisory committee
Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez established a Mason Arts Advisory Committee to review Fairfax County’s Master Arts Plan and propose art-related activities in Mason District that align with that plan. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved the Master Arts Plan for Facilities in 2023 to expand community access to and engagement in arts and culture. The … Continued
Supervisor Jimenez wants to make Mason District a cultural hub
Andres Jimenez, Mason District’s new member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, wants to make Mason District “the cultural hub of Fairfax County.” “Mason District is one of the most diverse districts in the county, and we really want to put a spotlight on the small businesses that are here, the restaurants that are … Continued
Supervisors and school board members sworn in
Members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors elected or re-elected in November were sworn in at an inauguration ceremony at the Fairfax County Government Center on Dec. 13. That includes the two newly elected board members – Andres Jimenez of Mason District and Jimmy Bierman of Dranesville – who will officially begin their terms … Continued
Andres Jimenez is reaching out to Mason residents to hear their concerns
Andres Jimenez, the Democratic candidate for Mason District supervisor, is spending the months leading up to the Nov. 7 election getting to know the community and listening to residents. “It’s not enough to have a seat at the table. You have to have a voice at the table,” Jimenez said at a meeting of … Continued
Andres Jimenez wins Democratic Primary for Mason District supervisor
Andres Jimenez has won the Democratic Primary for Mason District supervisor, with 35.24 percent of the vote, according to results reported by the Virginia Department of Elections. Jimenez, an at-large member of the Fairfax County Planning Commission who emphasized his background in environmental and climate advocacy, racked up a long list of endorsements, including Board … Continued
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