Meet Providence District Supervisor Dalia A. Palchik
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Dear Providence Residents,
I am honored to serve as your new Providence District Supervisor. Over the last month, I have enjoyed hearing from members of the community on issues that affect their daily lives and I want to know how I can help. I have listened to constituents at our Open House and have had conversations with transportation experts, educators, local business leaders, housing experts and more to understand the needs of our community and work together on areas needing improvement. I am grateful to join a dedicated, experienced Board of Supervisors with the shared goal of moving Fairfax forward.
I came to Fairfax from Argentina when I was six years old. I enrolled in ESOL classes in Fairfax County Public Schools, attending Mantua Elementary School, Frost Middle School, and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology before heading to Tufts University in Boston to study Anthropology. Having taken full advantage of the programs available in Fairfax County, I know the importance of providing these services to widen the circle of opportunity for others in our community.
As Supervisor, I plan to focus on new and creative ways to increase quality affordable housing, bring more thoughtful transit-oriented development to Fairfax County, find new solutions to modernize schools, and commit to a new renewable energy standard.
I am thrilled for the opportunity to serve on the Board of Supervisors and look forward to representing you! Please reach out to me with the issues that are important to you as we work together to move the Providence District forward as a vibrant, inclusive and prosperous community.
With Gratitude,
Dalia Palchik
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Mike Wing
Senior Legislative Aide
- Land Use
- Health & Human Services
Caroline Coscia
Communications Director
- Budget
- Business Community
Laura Castagnino
Scheduling and Operations
Patricia Leslie
Administrative Aide
Kim Jaramillo
Administrative Aide
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Community Outreach Directors
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Aryeh Kalender
Northern Providence
(Tysons, Dunn Loring)
- Public Safety
- Affordable Housing
- Seniors
Joshua Nam
Western Providence (Oakton, Fairfax, Vienna)
- Children & Youth
- Immigration
- Census
Vanessa Simpson
Eastern Providence
(Merrifield, Falls Church, Annandale)
- Environment
- Parks
- Stormwater
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Supervisor Palchik attended a "Give Together" family volunteer event for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on January 20th. She joined Waples Mill Elementary School and Volunteer Fairfax at the Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern V
irginia.
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Providence District Open House
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Supervisor Palchik welcomed o
ver 100 District residents
last week at her first Open House. Three generations of one Providence family came to “meet and greet” Supervisor Palchik and Providence District staff members. Supervisor Palchik listened to concerns and observations from guests who also listed important District issues on a big board which she saved and will use for guidance in her new role. Guests enjoyed delicious treats prepared for the event by Supervisor Palchik’s mother. Thanks to all who joined us!
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Glass Recycling a Smashing Success
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More than four million pounds of clean glass have been collected since the purple recycling bins made their debut in Northern Virginia, and now all that glass is taking on a new life. Some of it goes to Fairfax County’s reprocessing plant in Lorton to be crushed by “Big Blue” and used for county projects, such as pipe bedding and filter material. Other glass is picked up by Strategic Materials, North America’s largest glass recycler, and hauled to one of its recycling facilities, processed and sold to manufacturers of a wide range of glass products. This new process is the result of a policy that went into effect Oct. 1, 2019, excluding glass bottles and jars from curbside recycling bins.
NewsCenter has the story (and video)
Email us any suggestions you have for additional glass recycling pick up locations.
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Waples Mill Road Over I-66 Construction
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Waples Mill Road over I-66 has been reduced to a single lane.
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raffic on the bridge will alternate directions and be controlled by a temporary traffic signal. This new, temporary traffic pattern on Waples Mill Road will remain in place for approximately six months while the Waples Mill Road bridge is partially demolished and a new bridge is constructed. The noise study is not complete.
The VDOT website has more info
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Plan Your Kids' Park Authority Summer Camps Now
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Are you thinking about summer? Registration for summer camps begins Tuesday, Feb. 4. The Fairfax County Park Authority offers more than 2,000 summer day camp options for kids ages 3 to 17 at over 100 locations including RECenters, nature centers, historic sites, lakefront parks, golf courses and schools. Now is the time to plan your children’s’ summer camp schedules.
Learn more
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Absentee Voting Begins for March 3 Primary Presidential Primary
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Absentee voting began on Friday, Jan. 17, for the March 3 Democratic Presidential Primary election. Currently, the only location to absentee in person is the
Fairfax County Government Center
Monday-Friday. Voting hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday.
Learn more
The Providence Community Center will be open for early voting beginning February 22
nd
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The April 1 census is fast approaching. The nationwide count determines how federal and state funds are distributed to pay for transportation projects, education, healthcare and other public services. Fairfax County could lose $12,000 in funding over the course of a decade for each resident who does not respond to the census. The county is looking for community-based partners to help spread the word, and organizations can sign up
here
. Fairfax County has created a
communication toolkit
to aide in community outreach including handouts in multiple languages, flyers, posters and additional resources.
Learn more about the census
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Fairfax County is continuing its journey toward a more sustainable and healthier future with the launch of the Community-wide Energy and Climate Action Plan, or CECAP. This community-oriented initiative will develop the county’s goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and will identify actions that community members can take to help achieve those goals. Learn more about the CECAP
with this introductory article
, and follow all the CECAP news on the county’s
climate action
blog
or
on Twitter
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Draft Action Plan for Anticipated Federal Housing Dollars is Ready for Public Comment
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During FY 2021, Fairfax County is expected to have access to more than $8 million in federal funding to support the creation of and access to affordable housing for individuals and households throughout the county – with particular emphasis on individuals and families experiencing homelessness; those (including seniors) with extremely low incomes; and individuals with disabilities. The county is seeking public comment on the One-Year Action Plan for utilizing federal housing dollars to advance affordable housing countywide during Fiscal Year 2021 (July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021).
Learn more and submit your comments
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