January 12, 2026

I wanted to share with you my concerns about a Virginia Dept. of Transportation (VDOT) study we were just informed about. VDOT is studying potential safety, operational, and multimodal improvements for Roberts Parkway from the Fairfax County Parkway to Burke Centre Parkway. While I am aware of a high number of crashes at the Roberts Parkway/Burke Centre Parkway intersection that could be alleviated by some of the VDOT proposals at that location, there are changes proposed for the Roberts Parkway/Karmich St./Fairfax County Parkway intersection that are concerning to anyone that drives the Fairfax County Parkway in this stretch.

Specifically, VDOT is proposing to remove the option for those who reside in the approximately 30 homes on Karmich St./Karmich Ct. neighborhood to turn left onto northbound Fairfax County Parkway or straight onto Roberts Parkway. Those leaving that community (including school buses and delivery vehicles) would have to turn right to head south on the Fairfax County Parkway and wait to make a U-Turn at the signal at Burke Lake Road and Fairfax County Parkway. I am a regular traveler of this section of the Fairfax County Parkway, and I see the real issue on this stretch of the Fairfax County Parkway is at Burke Lake Road and the Fairfax County Parkway. Putting additional strain on that intersection will increase northbound Fairfax County Parkway congestion and conflicts. Rather than putting in a double left at Roberts where there are no backups, our precious transportation funds should be used to place a double left at Burke Lake Road where it will reduce congestion and improve the quality of residents’ lives. I do support most of the VDOT recommendations to improve the Roberts Parkway/Burke Center Parkway intersection where there are a lot of accidents.

I plan to share the above with VDOT, please let me know if you see things differently. Either way, please share your thoughts/concerns regarding the proposed improvements currently under consideration with VDOT by completing their survey here

For more information on the many transportation projects underway in the Springfield District please see my August 27, 2025 Herrity Report here 

Robinson Secondary School



Joined Robinson Secondary School at their Athletic Booster Appreciation night and a recognition of Robinson being the recipient of the National Guard’s Class 6 National Guard Cup Champion in both Athletics and Academics.

New Mayor in Clifton



Joined Fairfax County Clerk of the Court Chris Falcon and Town of Clifton residents for the swearing in of Clifton Mayor Lynn Screen, Vice Mayor Jay Davis and Council Members JP Hess, Amanda Hencken, Darrell Poe and Steve Effros.

Park Authority Meeting

Attended the Park Authority Meeting to discuss the upcoming budget challenges, the state of park maintenance and moving forward with the markers at Ox Hill Battlefield Park.

Other News and Information

• Special Election Information
• Helpsy Bins at the I-95 Landfill
• Free Tax Prep
• Free Hiring Event (January 22)
• Polar Plunge (January 24)
• Avoiding Scams and Fraud (January 27)
• CERT Training (February 12)

Special Election Information

The special election for the House of Delegates 11th District is Tuesday, January 13th. The polls will be open from 6:00 am until 7:00 pm, if you are in line by 7 pm you will be able to vote.

The special elections for the House of Delegates 17th District is on January 20th and a special election for the State Senate 39th District is on February 10th for residents in these districts.

The special election to fill the Braddock District School Board position will be held on March 3rd. Only residents of the Braddock District will be able to vote in this election.

For more information on early voting times and locations and election day times for these elections please see here. To find out which state House of Delegate or Senate district, as well as magisterial district, you are in please click here and then click either Check Registration Status or Find My Polling Place.

Helpsy Bins at I-95 Landfill

Fairfax County’s new textile donation bin at the I-95 Landfill Complex in Lorton is now open. Our Springfield District office helped bring the first Helpsy donation bin at the I-66 landfill complex and this second bin is an economic and environmental win for residents as over 98,000 pounds of clothing have been donated to the bin at I-66 since the program began in February 2025. For more information about the program please see here.

Free Tax Prep

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. 

Free Hiring Event (January 22)

The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority will be hosting a free hiring event to connect job seekers with over 40 employers looking to hire. The event will be held on January 22nd from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm at Capital One Hall. Job seekers of all backgrounds are welcome to attend this free event. Registration is encouraged but not required. To learn more about this hiring event and to register please see here. 

Polar Plunge (January 24)

Please join me Saturday, January 24th, at FCPD’s annual polar plunge event in the Mosaic district with several hundred of the coolest Special Olympics supporters in Northern VA! For more information, please visit here. 

Avoiding Scams and Fraud (January 27)

FCPD will be hosting an “Avoiding Scams and Fraud” information session on January 27th at 6:30 pm at the West Springfield District Station. This session will cover common scams circulated in the community, how scammers target victims (and how to spot the signs), steps you can take to protect yourself, and what to do if you have been targeted. 

CERT Training (February 12)



Fairfax County will be hosting Hands-On Basic CERT training running every Thursday from 7 to 10 pm beginning February 12 and going until March 19 with a final exercise on March 28. Fairfax County CERT trains residents to safely help themselves, their families, and their neighbors during emergencies. In an emergency situation, first responders may be delayed, overwhelmed, or unable to reach local neighborhoods right away. CERT volunteers are trained to bridge that gap by providing lifesaving skills, basic medical aid, light search and rescue, and organized support until professional responders arrive. To learn more and to sign up please see here.