Tag: Mason District
Mason and Braddock Districts will gain precincts under redistricting proposals
Mason and Braddock, the Fairfax County districts where Annandale is centered, could each pick up at least a couple of precincts when the county Board of Supervisors approves a redistricting plan later this year. An advisory citizens committee charged with developing options for reapportioning the nine magisterial districts in Fairfax County has submitted 22 plans … Continued
Mollie Loeffler of Mason District named Fairfax County Citizen of the Year
The Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations has named Mollie Morison-Loeffler, a community leader in the Mason District, the Federation’s 2010 Citizen of the Year. The federation will honor Loeffler at its annual Citizen of the Year banquet, co-sponsored by Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC), at the Tysons Crowne Plaza on Sunday, May 15. “Mollie’s … Continued
Potential candidates may run against Penny Gross
Mason District members of the Fairfax County Republican Committee are beginning to meet with potential candidates interested in considering a run against Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross. The Annandale blog has learned that one of them is David Feld. That would be surprising, as Feld backed Democratic candidates in the past and hosted a fundraiser last June to … Continued
Penny Gross launches re-election campaign
Gross and Bulova Penny Gross, Mason District’s representative on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, kicked off her re-election campaign Sunday at a fundraising event at the home of Dottie Bennett and Richard Morton in Lake Barcroft. Among the politicians who turned out for Gross at the 15th Annual Champagne and Chocolate Extravaganza: Rep. Jim … Continued
Mason District could gain precincts in redistricting process
When the borders of Fairfax County’s magisterial districts get adjusted next year as part of the required redistricting process, Mason district could possibly gain some precincts from adjacent ones, such as Lee, Braddock, or Providence. Mason Supervisor Penny Gross said, it’s too early to tell, but she suspects Mason’s population has grown somewhat although it is … Continued
Mason District Council launches website with neighborhood resources
Community leaders and residents in Fairfax County’s Mason District are encouraged to check out the new website for the recently revitalized Mason District Council (MDC). The council represents community organizations and homeowner associations in the Mason District and provides a forum to address issues of common concern—everything from what to do about graffiti, to how … Continued
Come to the Fall Festival at Mason District Park this Saturday
Annandale is having a giant block party this Saturday. The annual Mason District Park Festival takes places 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at (where else?) Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike. The Fairfax County Park Authority promises live entertainment, crafts, food venders, hayrides, pony rides, a moon bounce, children’s rides, and police and fire department demonstrations. Oh, … Continued
Performers announced for Annandale’s Mason District Park Festival
The Fairfax County Park Authority has announced the musical line-up for the Mason District Park Festival in Annandale, Va. The festival takes places Saturday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mallonee This year’s live entertainment includes: 11 a.m.- Kristina Furey. Described as “chick rock with tomboy attitude,” Furey has been compared with Sheryl Crow, Michelle Branch, and … Continued
Fairfax Arts Council will focus on advocacy
Dusenberry The Arts Council of Fairfax County brought together local artists and public leaders for a thank-you party Aug. 27 at the Mason District Government Center for John Dusenberry, who is leaving his position as director of the council’s Art in the Workplace program. Faced with limited resources, the Arts Council will focus on advocacy efforts … Continued
Mason District Council elects board
The newly revitalized Mason District Council has elected a board of directors for 2010 and adopted bylaws. The group represents community associations and homeowner associations in Fairfax County’s Mason District. The group elected the following officers at its June 17 meeting: Chairman – Roger Hoskin (Lake Barcroft) Vice Chair – David Feld (Lake Barcroft) Secretary/Communications … Continued