Tag: politics
Candidates for the state senate clash on corporate campaign contributions
Heidi Drauschak, a candidate for the 35th District in the Virginia Senate, told the audience at a forum May 16 that one of her top priorities is campaign finance reform and that she won’t accept money from Dominion Energy or other corporations. She is challenging Sen. Dave Marsden in the Democratic Primary on June 20. The 35th … Continued
Mason District supervisor candidates outline their priorities and qualifications
The four candidates running in the Democratic Primary to represent Mason District on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors presented their views on a wide-ranging series of issues at a forum on May 1. Speaking to a full house at the Mason Government Center, the candidates spoke about their qualifications and proposals, although they offered … Continued
Sen. Marsden focuses on climate action
Virginia Sen. Dave Marsden (D-35) focused on climate and energy issues at an Earth Day-themed campaign event Sunday at Lake Accotink Park. Marsden, referred to by the other speakers as “Earth Dave,” lauded the Clean Economy Act, passed in 2020, which calls for Dominion Power to be carbon neutral by 2045. What needs to happen … Continued
Several Annandale precincts move into Del. Watts’ district
Del. Vivian Watts, a member of the General Assembly since 1998, has a whole lot of new constituents in the Annandale area. In the latest redistricting that took effect in 2022, her district now includes more precincts in the Annandale area and fewer in Springfield. The Bedford, Bristow, Brook Hill, Columbia, Heritage, Hummer, Lincolnia, Masonville, … Continued
School board member Ricardy Anderson vows to fight for Mason District schools
School board member Ricardy Anderson told the crowd at her re-election campaign kickoff on April 16 that she will work hard to ensure Mason District schools get enough resources. Anderson is one of just four members of the Fairfax County School Board running for re-election. Before she was first elected in 2019, Anderson was a … Continued
Pro-Youngkin candidate wants to represent Annandale in the VA Senate
Mark Vafiades says he’s running for the Virginia Senate because he wants to promote Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s agenda. Vafiades is running for Senate District 35 in the November election. The 35th district includes most of Annandale and large parts of Springfield and Fairfax. The incumbent, Sen. Dave Marsden, was first elected in 2009. Heidi … Continued
Former school board member Ryan McElveen is running again
Former Fairfax County school board member Ryan McElveen is again running for an at-large seat on the board. McElveen was an at-large member of the board from 2012 to 2019. He is now seeking an endorsement from the Fairfax County Democratic Committee. His campaign platform calls for “bringing the joy back to education.” he announced … Continued
School board candidates outline their priorities at a Republican event
Kristin Ball, a candidate running to represent Mason District on the school board, wants Fairfax County Public Schools “to get back to the basics.” FCPS’ top priority should be academic excellence, with a focus on “reading, writing, and arithmetic,” Ball says, with the goal of bringing up test scores. Ball outlined her priorities at a … Continued
Steve Lee is running for supervisor ‘for a better Mason’
Steve Lee, a business owner and community leader, filed the paperwork April 5 to become a candidate for Mason District supervisor in the Democratic Primary. His campaign slogan, “For A Better Mason,” reflects his dedication to bring real change and a new vision to Mason District. If elected, Lee would be the first Asian-American supervisor … Continued
School board member Ricardy Anderson announces re-election plans
Fairfax County School Board member Ricardy Anderson (Mason) is running for re-election, she announced April 3. “I want to continue my work on the FCPS School Board because I understand the needs of the Mason District,” Anderson says. “As a parent of two students in FCPS, I have a first-hand account of the issues facing … Continued
Del. Kaye Kory is not running for re-election
Del. Kaye Kory, who has represented voters in Mason District in the General Assembly for the past 13 years is not running for re-election. “This has been a difficult decision to make,” Kory announced on Facebook on April 3. “I have enjoyed my job and appreciated the trust the voters have placed in me. But … Continued
Supervisor candidate Jeremy Allen is big on constituent services
Constituent services is one of the top priorities of Jeremy Allen, a candidate for Mason District supervisor. If elected, he intends to meet residents where they are – in their neighborhoods and at places like coffee shops, community centers, and schools – not just in government buildings. That’s something that would come easy to Allen, … Continued
Andres Jimenez wins straw poll for Mason District supervisor
Andres Jimenez, one of four candidates running for Mason District supervisor in the Democratic Primary was the big winner in the Fairfax County Democratic Committee’s “Pick Your Pony” Straw Poll on March 26 in Chantilly. According to Blue Virginia, Jimenez got 74.19 percent of the vote, compared to 7.26 percent for Steve Lee, 8.87 percent … Continued
Former D.C. cop is running for FXCO sheriff
Former police officer Kelvin Garcia is running in the Democratic Primary as a more progressive alternative to Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid. Garcia was a police officer with Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department for 11 years and is currently a law clerk with a firm providing immigration services. He is also a coach for the … Continued
Kyle McDaniel joins the race for school board
Kyle McDaniel on March 1 announced he is seeking the Democratic endorsement for an at-large seat on the Fairfax County School Board. “Over the last four years, our public schools have faced unprecedented challenges. I am running because every child deserves a high-quality education, regardless of ZIP code, in a safe and welcoming environment,” McDaniel … Continued