Tag: politics
FXCO School board candidates address needs-based funding formula
From the left: Nell Hurley, Lin-Dai Kendall, Lolita Mancheno Smoak, and Ryan McElveen When deciding which school board candidates to vote for Nov. 8, one possible factor to consider is whether they understand and support the issues faced by schools in Annandale and the Mason District, which serve diverse populations with larger numbers of … Continued
Feld, Gross battle over transit, development, and deer
Feld Mason Supervisor candidate David Feld proposed so many new ways to spend money at a debate last night, Penny Gross asked, “are you sure you’re a Republican?” That comment came after Feld proposed building more affordable housing in the county, although he also talked about other costly projects. When asked how he would pay … Continued
State senate candidates Marsden and Flanary clash in debate
Marsden State Sen. Dave Marsden (37th District) and his challenger Jason Flanary clashed over transportation, spending, education, immigration, and other issues at a debate Oct. 16 at Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church in Burke. Flanary, a Republican, called for government to “be run a little more like a business” and said “we need more business leaders … Continued
Evans: Special-needs forumula benefits Mason schools
Mason District school board member Sandy Evans, who is running for re-election, has clarified her position on Fairfax County Public Schools’ needs-based formula following an article in the Washington Post yesterday about the influence of political consultant Catherine Lorenze. Lorenze is helping run several school board candidates’ campaigns, and advised Evans in 2010. The Post … Continued
Mason supervisor candates stake out positions in debate
Left to right: David Feld; Ravenworth Park Civic Association President John Iekel; Sleepy Hollow Civic Association President Steve Tillman; and Penny Gross Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross and her Republican challenger David Feld squared off in a debate last night at Sleepy Hollow Elementary School that touched on taxes, zoning, transportation, revitalization, and other issues … Continued
FX CO teacher unions weigh in on school board candidates
The two unions that represent Fairfax County teachers have endorsed school board candidates running for election in November, and in some cases are supporting newcomers over incumbents. Both the Fairfax Education Association (FEA) and the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers (FCFT) are supporting a mix of candidates who have been endorsed by both the Democratic and Republican … Continued
Braddock supervisor candidates spar in lively debate
Oleszek Scores of people packed the community room at Braddock Hall for the first of 10 debates with the candidates running for supervisor of the Braddock District of Fairfax County. The debate pitted Democratic challenger Janet Oleszek against the Republican incumbent, John Cook, but the biggest surprise of the evening was the forceful presence of … Continued
Democratic leaders vow to hang on to VA Senate and retake the House
Del. David Bulova, Sen. Jim Webb, and House of Delegates candidate Jack Dobbyn (42nd District) Sen. Jim Webb, Sen. Mark Warner, former Gov. Tim Kaine, Rep. Gerry Connolly, and just about every elected leader and candidate in the Annandale area—and some from other parts of Fairfax County—made an appearance at the Mason District Democratic Committee’s … Continued
School board member Ilryong Moon launches re-election bid in Annandale
Several dozen Democratic leaders and supporters braved the torrential rains in advance of Hurricane Irene Saturday afternoon to help Ilryong Moon launch his re-election campaign for an at-large seat on the Fairfax CountySchool Board. Moon is one of just six of the 12 incumbents seeking re-election. At the launch party at Magill’s restaurant in Annandale, Moon … Continued
Oleszek appears to have beaten Wade in Braddock supervisor race
In the Democratic primary for Supervisor of the Braddock District, Janet S. Oleszek seems to have beaten Christopher Wade, although the margin is razor thin. Oleszek has 1,955 votes, while Wade has 1,913. These precincts in the Braddock District went for Oleszek (the numbers are the percentage of votes she got): Fairview (56), North Springfield #1 (55), North … Continued
The VA primaries are Tuesday: Here are the candidates
Primaries take place next Tuesday to select candidates in races where more than one person seeks to run for office next November as a Republican or Democrat. Primaries are usually held in June, but have been delayed this year because of redistricting. The Virginia Senate, House of Delegates, and Fairfax County magisterial districts have all be … Continued
Armstrong drops appeal of Democratic endorsement process
At-large Fairfax County school board candidate Jeannie Armstrong has dropped her challenge of the county Democratic Committee’s endorsement process and has also ended her quest to run for the board, she announced Aug. 11. Members of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee voted 99-97 to endorse Ryan McElveen over Armstrong during the group’s July meeting. Armstrong … Continued
Armstrong files appeal against Democratic endorsement process
Jeannie Armstrong, who failed to secure an endorsement from the Fairfax County Democratic Committee by a two-vote margin, has filed an appeal, charging procedural irregularities and the lack of ballot security. During an FCDC meeting July 26, Ryan McElveen got 99 votes, while Armstrong got 97. “Our campaign has been overwhelmed with e-mails and phone … Continued
Fairfax County Democrats endorse McElveen for school board
McElveen The Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) picked youth over experience in voting to endorse Ryan McElveen for an at-large seat on the school board last night. The margin was razor thin: McElveen got 99 votes, while the other candidate, Jeannie Armstrong, got 97. In a brief speech before the vote, McElveen, who graduated from … Continued
Fairfax County Republicans endorse three at-large school board candidates
Members of the Fairfax County Republican Committee last night voted to endorse Sheree Brown-Kaplan, Lin-Dai Kendall, and Lolita Mancheno-Smoak for the three at-large seats on the Fairfax County School Board. Lin-Dai Kendall, originally from Honduras, runs a home design and remodeling studio from her home in Fairfax Station. Mancheno-Smoak, of Fairfax Station, teaches business courses … Continued