March 24, 2026

Burke Volunteer Fire Department Annual Banquet



Joined community leaders, members of our Fire and Rescue Department and Burke Volunteer Fire Department members and guests to their Annual Installation and Awards Banquet to thank them for all BVFD does for our community. 

Teen Job Fair



Over 600 students and 35 businesses participated in our last Teen Job Fair of the 2026 series. I spoke to a number of students that walked away with summer employment and many others with interviews. There was a line for the mock interviews most of the fair. Thank you to our sponsors Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax County Times Newspapers, Neighborhood and Community Services, DFS Public Assistance and Employment Services Division and our local chambers. 

Willow Springs Elementary School Community Update



Attended the Willow Springs Elementary School community update to hear residents’ compliments, concerns and issues with the new design. Lots of excitement about the renovation and converting the triangle shaped classrooms to much more efficient rectangle shaped classrooms. 

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce State of the Region



Joined business and community leaders at the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s Annual State of the Region Program. The speakers and panelists discussed challenges facing our region including the transformative nature of AI, the impact on the workforce of the availability of affordable child care and housing.

Future Acres Urban Farming Tour

Toured Future Acres Urban Farming to see firsthand how their farming operation captures food waste from County residents and farmers’ markets and turns it into fertilizer and high protein animal feed. 

Other News and Information

• Early Voting on Redistricting Constitutional Amendment
• Free Tax Preparation
• Rebuilding Together Free Home Repair
• Land Development Services Permits
• Fix a Toilet Leak
• Invasive Species Webinar
• ConnerStrong Foundation Fun Run (March 28)
• NCS Career Expo (April 4)
• Tax Relief Workshop (April 4)
• Springfield Budget Town Hall (April 7)
• Budget Public Hearing (April 14,15, and 16)
• Free Shredding Events (April 18 and 25)
• Summer Concert Series

Early Voting on Redistricting Constitutional Amendment

Early voting for the statewide Redistricting Constitutional Amendment Special Election has begun and will be available until April 18th.

Please take the time to truly educate yourself on the Redistricting Constitutional Amendment. Some of my thoughts are below:

• Five years ago, 66% of Virginia voters approved a bipartisan redistricting commission that resulted in Congressional Districts that are currently rated as one of the fairest in the country. The maps proposed if the current amendment passes would be among the least fair in the country even though the ballot description approved by the General Assembly calls them “fair”.

• The amendment is being billed as “temporary”. Temporary will be until the election after the 2030 census or 3 congressional elections – hardly temporary.

• The amendment is opposed by the Washington Post who says it “effectively disenfranchises millions of Virginians” and former State Senator Chap Peterson who describes it as “destroying democracy in order to save it”.

• If the Constitutional Amendment passes it will split Fairfax County into 5 separate Congressional Districts.

• The proposed maps disenfranchise rural Virginia and have no majority African American or majority Hispanic seats.

You can vote early now at the following locations. For more information on times and locations please click here In-Person Early Voting | Elections

Fairfax County Government Center

12000 Government Center Pkwy, Conference Room 251,

Fairfax, 22035

Parking may be limited.

March 6 – April 18

Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Saturdays (April 11, April 18): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sundays: Closed

Mt. Vernon Governmental Center

2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, 22306

March 6 – April 18

Monday – Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturdays (April 11, April 18): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sundays: Closed

North County Governmental Center

1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston, 20190

March 6 – April 18

Monday – Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturdays (April 11, April 18): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sundays: Closed

Early voting for the following locations will begin on April 11th

-         Burke Centre Library

-         Centerville Regional Library

-         Franconia Governmental Center

-         Great Falls Library

-         Jim Scott Community Center

-         Herndon Fortnightly Library

-         Lorton Community Center

-         Mason Governmental Center

-         McLean Governmental Center

-         Sully Governmental Center

-         Thomas Jefferson Library

-         Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library

-         West Springfield Governmental Center

Election Day will be held on April 21st from 6 am until 7 pm, if you are in line by 7 you will be able to vote. On election day you must vote at your assigned polling place. To learn more about the special election and to find your polling location, please see here: Office of Elections | Elections

Free Tax Preparation

As we approach tax season, AARP’s free federal tax return preparation and e-filing program begins the first week of February. This program is free for anyone to access and will have counselors at 11 centers in Northern Virginia to assist residents in their preparations for the tax season. Taxpayers need to bring with them: a photo ID; Social Security cards for themselves and dependents; a copy of last year’s tax return (even if taxes were done at the site the prior year) and all tax documents they have received including but not limited to W-2s, Social Security benefit statements, 1099 interest, dividend, and pension/IRA statements, brokers' statements, K-1s, and W-2Gs for gambling winnings. For more information about the program please see here. 

Rebuilding Together Free Home Repair

Rebuilding Together Arlington/Fairfax/Falls Church (RT-AFF) provides free critical home repairs and accessibility modifications to help older adults, people with disabilities, and families under financial strain live safely at home. Volunteers can install grab bars and stair rails, improve lighting, make minor plumbing and electrical repairs, ensure proper dryer venting, build wheelchair ramps and more.

Fairfax County homeowners with incomes below $74,800 for individuals or $85,450 for two people qualify, with higher limits for larger households.

To apply, call 703-528-1999 or visit Apply - Rebuilding Together to download an application and program brochure.

Land Development Service Permits

Fairfax County Land Development Services is providing residents information to help identify what home projects need permitting and how to get those permits. These quick inks will help you navigate Land Development Services

• LDS Permit Library – Access guides to navigate every record type in PLUS.
• Letters to Industry – Subscribe for LDS announcements, notices, and tech bulletins.
• Meet With Staff – Find a staff member to help you with the permit process.
• LDS Mapping Applications - View and analyze land development related geospatial data 

Fix a Toilet Leak



Leaky toilets are the most common source of household water loss. Fairfax Water has provided a way to identify any toilets in your home that may be leaking.

1.      Flush your toilet.

2.      Wait five minutes, then remove the tank lid.

3.      Place one dye tablet or five drops of food dye into the tank. Wait 15 minutes.

4.      If the dye appears in the bowl, you have a leak.

Free dye tablets provided by Fairfax Water are available at your local Supervisor’s office. To learn more about common causes of toilet leaks and how to detect other types of leaks in your home, see here. 

ConnerStrong Foundation Fun Run (March 28)

The ConnerStrong Foundation will be hosting it’s 10 annual 5k to raise awareness for mental health on March 28 at 8 am at Belle Haven Park. It will cost $35 for adults to sign up and $25 for children. There are still spots available and you can sign up a discount using the code CONNER20. For more information please see the flyer below.

NCS Career Expo (April 4)

Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services will be hosting a career expo on April 4th, from 11 am until 3 pm at The St. James (6805 Industrial Road, Springfield). This career expo will have over 30 employers, workshops to help build your resume and career, interactive activities, and community resources to help you find your next job. For more information please see the flyer below.

Tax Relief Workshop (April 4)

Fairfax County’s Department of Tax relief will be hosting their annual Tax Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities Workshop at the West Springfield Government Center from 10:30 am until 1 pm on April 4th. The workshop will be utilizing appointment based scheduling, to book and appointment please call 703-222-8234 then press 0, then 0, and ask for the Tax Relief & Exemptions Office from the customer service representative, or email TaxRelief@FairfaxCounty.gov.

Springfield Budget Town Hall (April 7)

I will be hosting my annual Springfield District Budget Town Hall on April 7th at 7pm on Channel 16 and Facebook Live. During the town hall I will share my thoughts on the budget and answer questions from callers. Questions can also be submitted in advance via email at SpringfieldBOS@fairfaxcounty.gov or on Facebook @Supervisor Herrity.

Fairfax County Public Budget hearing (April 14, 15, and 16)

Please consider sharing your opinions on the new meals tax, the proposed 4% increase in taxes for the average homeowner and the budget at the Board’s budget public hearings on April 14th, 15th, and 16th. Residents can share their opinion in person, over the phone or submit a video before the public hearing. To see the advertised budget and to sign up to speak please see here. 

Free Shredding Events (April 18 and 25)

Your Right Move and ECHO will be hosting free paper shredding events on April 18th and 25th. ECHO’s free shredding event will be on April 18th, from 11 am until 2 pm in the Kirkwood Presbyterian Church parking lot (8336 Carrleigh Parkway, Springfield) and Your Right Move’s free shredding event will be on April 25th, from 9 am to 12 pm in the Christ Church parking lot (7600 Ox Road).

Summer Concert Series

The Summer Concert Series in Burke Lake Park is returning this summer on Wednesdays from June 24 to August 19 – nine great bands like The Randy Thompson Band, The Road Ducks, The Skip Castro Band, The English Channel among others in family and dog friendly environment. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, the dog and the kids. We will food trucks, 2 Silos beer, ice cream and so much more.