March 7, 2025
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Tag: politics

Perennial candidate Carey Campbell on the ballot again for Braddock supervisor

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Carey Campbell (left) with Brooklyn Kinlay on Green TV. Carey Chet Campbell has again gotten himself on the ballot for the Braddock District position on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. This is the fifth time Campbell, a resident of North Springfield, is running for Braddock Supervisor. Campbell is running as an independent and was … Continued

School board candidate Jessica Swanson focuses on equity, early childhood education

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Jessica Swanson (left) speaks at a candidate forum hosted by the Bailey’s Crossroads/Seven Corners Revitalization Corporation March 18. Jessica Swanson, who is seeking the Democratic endorsement for the Mason seat on the Fairfax County School Board, says her top priorities are early childhood education, supporting teachers, and ensuring schools with the neediest students get extra … Continued

Gross, Aiken clash on redevelopment issues at candidate forum

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From the left: Del. Kaye Kory, Sen. Dick Saslaw, Gary Aiken, Jessica Swanson, Supervisor Penny Gross, Andres Jimenez, and Ricardy Anderson. Mason Supervisor Penny Gross and her Republican challenger, Gary Aiken, clashed over how to revitalize aging commercial centers, the East County Office Building, and Bailey’s Upper Elementary School at a candidate forum March 18 … Continued

Large number of candidates running for local offices

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This group is mostly Democratic elected officials in Northern Virginia. Democratic politicians and candidates turned in force for Rep. Gerry Connolly’s St. Patrick’s Day Fete March 15. Rep. Gerry Connolly Connolly calls the annual event, held for the first time at the Ernst Center on the Annandale campus of Northern Virginia Community College, “the holiest … Continued

Rachna Sizemore Heizer would bring experience as disability advocate to school board

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Rachna Sizemore Heizer (left) at her campaign launch event.  Rachna Sizemore Heizer, a candidate for an at-large seat on the Fairfax County School Board, vows to be the voice for the students who don’t have a voice – whether they are economically disadvantaged, have a disability, or otherwise aren’t heard. At Heizer’s campaign kickoff March … Continued

School board candidate Ricardy Anderson promotes equity for Mason District schools

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Ricardy Anderson with her husband and children.  Annandale resident Ricardy Anderson believes her 21 years of experience in education – including more than 12 years as a principal – makes her an excellent choice for the Fairfax County School Board. Anderson is running for the Mason District seat on the board. She is seeking the … Continued

McKay lauded as the most experienced candidate for Board of Supervisors chair

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Jeff McKay address supporters at his campaign kickoff event.  Jeff McKay has the experience and competence it takes to be an effective chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Rep. Gerry Connolly said at McKay’s campaign kickoff event Jan. 12 in Springfield. McKay has represented the Lee District on the board for the past … Continued