March 5, 2026
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County leaders explain budget priorities

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Fairfax County’s advertised budget for FY 2027 “reflects sound financial management during a period of economic uncertainty,” County Executive Bryan Hill said during a virtual Mason District Budget Town Hall on March 2 hosted by Supervisor Andres Jimenez. “We are making strategic investments while holding the real estate tax flat,” Hill said. While the advertised … Continued

Supervisors approve the honorary name ‘Seoul Boulevard’ for John Marr Drive

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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 26 passed a resolution from Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez to bestow the honorary name, “Seoul Boulevard,” on a portion of John Marr Drive in recognition of the contributions of the Korean American community. A previous proposal from Jimenez to recognize the Korean community with an honorary name … Continued

Honorary name proposed for John Marr Drive

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Updated June 16: Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez has backed away from a proposal to give Little River Turnpike an honorary name in recognition of the Korean community’s contributions to Annandale. That idea has generated significant opposition from local residents. Instead, Jimenez proposed a motion at the June 10 Board of Supervisors meeting to give an … Continued

Jimenez has a new chief of staff

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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 podcast features Virginialicious

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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

Jimenez forms environmental group

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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

Culmore residents share concerns with Mason Supervisor Jimenez

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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

Jimenez forms an arts advisory committee

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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