I am very happy to announce that the second annual Tour de Hunter Mill is scheduled for Saturday, May 14, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year, we will be starting at the Town of Vienna's Town Green with three routes that will take cyclists through scenic Hunter Mill District. Last year's inaugural event was a great success and I hope you will join us this year! I've included this video of the 2021 event for you to watch.

There will be more details coming soon on the family, short and long routes, which you will find here. The registration fee is $30 per rider, which includes Tour de Hunter Mill socks and a $5 donation to the Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling. Please note that the event is rain or shine. If you would like to participate but cannot afford the registration fee, email [email protected] for scholarship (or volunteer!) opportunities.

You can register to ride here. If you have any questions, please send my office an email.

The Reston Patch is hosting a Facebook Live discussion with me Friday, April 8, noon to 12:30 p.m. Join me and reporter Michael O'Connell for a discussion about the latest news in Hunter Mill District and bring your questions, too. Join us here.

The town hall will be hosted on the Webex platform. Representatives from the Fairfax County Department of Management and Budget and Department of Tax Administration will also be participating. Use this link to attend and participate in the meeting. To listen to the meeting on your phone, call 1-844-621-3956 and use access code: 2334 051 4882. You also can watch the meeting on YouTube Live.

More information can also be found in the Feb. 23 newsletter. The FY 2023 Budget becomes effective July 1, 2022.

The Board of Supervisors held committee meetings yesterday, March 29. You can review the presentations below or watch the meetings here.

The first phase of community outreach of the Task Force’s interim recommendations on the 14 areas of the Reston Comprehensive Plan Study is underway. The Task force presented the highlights of their interim recommendations to local members of the Sierra Club last night, March 29, and will be presenting to the Reston Planning & Zoning Committee on April 11.

These interim recommendations are undergoing a comprehensive review by county staff. Their input is expected by spring/early summer and community outreach will continue through the summer. To learn more about the Reston Comprehensive Plan Study and the Task Force, visit the Reston Comprehensive Plan Study webpage. The archive of meeting details and agendas is here. The video archive of all past task force meetings can be found on my YouTube page. If you have questions or would like to provide input, please email [email protected]

The meeting is hosted on the Webex platform. Use this link to attend and participate in the meeting. You will be prompted to register with your email address and ZIP code before logging into meeting. If you prefer to only listen to the meeting, you may call 1-844-621-3956 and use Access Code: 2348 491 1269. This is also the number to use if accessing TTY 711.

You’re invited to an old-fashioned egg roll on Friday, April 1 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Families can enjoy a visit with the Bunny, egg decorating, games, storytelling and an egg roll across the Freeman House side lawn. For more information visit http://viennava.gov/eggroll

The Town's spring cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Town Green. Pre-registration via email is recommended, not required. There also is a habitat restoration event taking place at Wildwood Park on April 2 from 9 to 11 a.m. Learn more and register here.

Learn more about the Reston District Station here.

Join your neighbors in celebrating Founders Day at Lake Anne Plaza on Saturday, April 9, noon to 4 p.m. Hosted by the Reston Museum, this annual event is back to celebrate Reston founder Robert Simon's birthday. Families are invited to pick up a free boat at Reston Museum before April 9 to compete in the Founder's Day Sun Boat Design Contest. Bring your decorated boat to the Sun Boat sculpture at Lake Anne Plaza on Founder's Day for display between noon and 3 p.m. Winner of the fan-favorite contest will receive a special prize.

Founder's Day will include performances, art activities, cake and a lot of family fun. Learn more

My office has already received a mountain of donations for the three-week effort to collect donations for the people of Ukraine. You can drop off donations for refugees at more than 30 locations across Northern Virginia until April 15, including my office at 1801 Cameron Glen Dr. in Reston.

Fairfax County Government has a number of job openings whether you are considering a career in public service or a fun summer job working with kids. Learn more

This spring on April 29, 30 and May 1 at 7 p.m., William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is reimagined by NextStop Theatre and presented by Reston Community Center and Reston Town Center Association. The event takes place in Reston Town Square Park. Learn more.

Reston Regional Library is hosting county firefighters as they showcase the equipment used to respond to emergencies this Saturday, April 2, 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring the family! Learn more

I am looking for an exceptional college student with a passion for public service for a paid internship in my office this summer. This internship provides the opportunity to get hands-on experience in local government. Interviews will be virtual. Learn more.