Feb. 14, 2024

Thank you for sharing what you love about Hunter Mill. My office enjoyed your submissions and we all agree that there is a lot to love about Hunter Mill District – Happy Valentine's Day!

Regards,

Walter

Last Friday, Feb. 9, I had the pleasure of attending a Den meeting of Cub Scouts Pack 32 to talk about what it means to be a good citizen and a good leader. These scouts had a lot of great questions! Thank you to the scouts and parents who attended.

On Saturday, Feb. 10 I spoke to the Greater Tysons Green Citizens Association and discussed several items of interest including Vienna Water pricing, options for trash/recycling collection, the Tysons Forest Community Task Force, traffic around Westbriar Elementary, the pending improvements to Old Courthouse Road, development proposals and the future routing of Boone Boulevard in Tysons, and also the much-disliked casino proposal introduced in the General Assembly (deferred until 2025 session). Thank you to all who participated! The Task Force for the Tysons Forest which buffers this community from Tysons includes nearby residents and other community partners who have met several times to develop high-level strategies for the preservation and enhancement of the stream valley that includes Raglan Road Park and other Fairfax County Park Authority property. My July 2023 Board Matter on the Tysons Forest Community Task Force.

Justice and Legislative Sunday

It is always inspirational to attend the annual Justice and Legislative Sunday event at First Baptist Church of Vienna (photo), which was held last Sunday. I had the opportunity to make remarks and speak to a number of neighbors. Thank you, Pastor Vernon Walton, for all you do for our community!

Fairfax County African American History Inventory

The purpose of the county's African American History Inventory is to capture, communicate, and preserve the African American experience throughout history. An inventory of African American residents’ contributions, churches, homes, schools, communities, events, etc. has been collected to document the African American culture and history of the county. A collaborative effort between the Fairfax County History Commission and the Center for Mason Legacies, the list is a living document; additional inventory items may be added in the future. Learn more. 

The Board of Supervisors held the Legislative Committee meeting on Friday, Feb. 9 and the Transportation Committee meeting yesterday, Feb. 13. You can watch the meetings here and click on the links below for agendas and presentations.

• Legislative Committee
• Transportation Committee

The next full Board of Supervisors meeting is next Tuesday, Feb. 20, which is when the County Executive presents his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025. You can learn more and watch here. Look for information on upcoming town halls and other opportunities to provide your input on the budget in this newsletter in upcoming weeks.

Hunter Mill Land Use Committee Virtual Meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m.

The Hunter Mill Land Use Committee Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Use this link to attend and participate. You may also call in and listen to the meeting, dial 571-429-5982 and use conference call ID: 395 391 170# For more information email Mark Goldberg-Foss or call 703-478-5123.

Reston Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Virtual Meeting, Monday, Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m.

The Reston P&Z meeting is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Use this link to attend and participate. You may also call in and listen to the meeting, dial 571-429-5982 and use conference call ID: 542 801 402# For more information email Mark Goldberg-Foss or call 703-478-5123.

Reston SSPAs Community Kick-off Meeting March 4

The Fairfax County Department of Planning and Development is hosting a community meeting on Monday, March 4, 7 p.m. to kick off the public engagement process for four Site-Specific Plan Amendments (SSPAs) in Reston. The meeting will be held at South Lakes High School, 11400 South Lakes Dr., Reston.

The four SSPAs to be discussed are:

Roger Bacon Drive – PA 2023-III-UP8

Samuel Morse Drive – SSPA 2023-III-11UP

• Additional information

1950 Roland Clarke Place – SSPA 2023-III-12UP

Reston Corner – SSPA 2023-III-13UP

General information about the SSPA process can be found here. For more information, email Mark Goldberg-Foss or call 703-478-5123.

Notice: Vienna Water/Sewer Customers

As of Jan. 31, if the Town has your email on file, you will receive statements by email in addition to paper bills. Want to opt-in to email billing or opt-out of paper billing? Email water@viennava.gov or call 703-255-6385.

From the Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department:

Gas Leak vs. Unhappy Skunk

This time of year, the Fire & Rescue Department sees an increase in the number of calls for possible outdoor gas leaks. Skunks are breeding and deliver their young in 7-10 weeks. If a female skunk is courted by a male that she is displeased with she wards him off by spraying a strong-smelling liquid (oil). The skunk's smell can be mistaken for a gas leak to the untrained nose. The most reliable sign of a natural gas leak is the smell, both Washington Gas and Columbia Gas add an odorant called mercaptan to create the distinctive smell of sulfur or rotten eggs. If you cannot tell the difference between the odors, listen for a hissing noise that gas under pressure would make when escaping a pipe. If you are still unable to tell if it’s natural gas or a skunk, call 9-1-1 and the Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department will respond and investigate. Learn more about skunks.

County Observes George Washington's Day/Presidents' Day Holiday Feb. 19

Fairfax County Government offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 19, in observance of the George Washington's Day/Presidents' Day holiday. However, some facilities are open and schedules vary. Learn more.

Clean Fairfax Launches Speakers Bureau

Clean Fairfax is launching a Speakers Bureau to provide organizations with engaging presentations on a range of environmental topics. If you are looking for a speaker for your business, community group, HOA, house of worship, conference or citizens organization, here are speaker bios and example talk titles.

Provide Input on Draft FY 2025 One-Year Action Plan for Federal Housing Funds

Through March 19, Fairfax County is seeking your input on proposed priorities and activities outlined in the FY 2025 One-Year Action Plan that identify the county’s housing and community development goals. This input will help guide the spending of federal funds to address critical community needs. Learn more.