Andres Jimenez

Mason District Supervisor

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This Fall, my office will be hosting several FREE and exciting events right here in Mason. These events are designed to offer services to Mason District constituents, create community, and highlight various Fairfax County resources.

Join us TOMORROW (10/3) for our semi-annual shredding event! An industrial shredding truck will be available in the front parking lot of Annandale High School for residents to safely dispose of old or confidential documents for free.

Additionally, we are partnering with the Annandale High School Food Pantry and while not required, we encourage attendees to bring donated items.

• Date: Saturday, October 3rd, from 11am-2pm 
• Location: Annandale High School Parking Lot (4700 Medford Drive, Annandale, VA, 22003) 

View our recent video: Shredding Event & Donation Drive Video!

Come enjoy the 2nd Annual Mason District Arts Festival featuring local and regional artists showcasing murals, paintings, prints, poetry, jewelry, pottery, and more, including an artist material exchange space!

• Date: Saturday, October 17th, from 10am-3pm
• Location: Eileen Garnett Civic Space (7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003)

View more: Instagram

Join us for the 3rd Annual Mason District Health Fair on Saturday, November 14th from 9am–12pm at the James Lee Community Center!

We’re partnering with amazing community groups, non-profits, Fairfax County departments, and schools to bring you FREE health resources and information including:

• Flu vaccinations
• Hearing and vision screenings
• Eye glasses and sun glasses distributions (post-vision screening)
• HIV testing (and prevention information)
• Hepatitis C testing
• Medicaid information
• Child dental checks
• and more!

Listening First: Mason District's First-Ever PTA Roundtable

Strong schools are built by strong communities, and our PTAs are at the heart of that work. That's why I was proud to host the first-ever Mason District PTA Roundtable, bringing together PTA presidents and representatives from Fairfax County Public Schools across Mason District.

I wanted to hear directly from the parents and volunteers who give so much of their time and energy about what is working, where they need support, and what challenges they're facing. I also shared how my office can support their needs by either connecting them with county resources or filling gaps through the use of public-private partnerships.

To every PTA leader who joined the conversation, thank you for your commitment to our students, families, and educators.

If your PTA would like to connect with my office, please reach out at to me via email: Mason@fairfaxcounty.gov

Strengthening Mason District Through Federal Partnerships

Local government leaders are made stronger by the relationships we build with our federal partners. When we work together, our community feels the difference.

Recently, I had the privilege of joining Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine at a Commonwealth Coffee honoring Hispanic Heritage Month. Many Mason District community leaders joined us, and it was a meaningful opportunity to celebrate the culture, contributions, and resilience of our Hispanic and Latino neighbors, who help make Mason District the vibrant, welcoming place it is.

Thank you to Senator Warner and Senator Kaine for showing up and for your continued support of Mason District. Our community is better for it!

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Woodburn Elementary

Thank you to the Woodburn Elementary School PTSA for inviting me to their 2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration! It was a joy to spend the evening with students, families, and educators who came together to share their traditions, food, music, and pride in their heritage.

Events like this show what makes Mason District special: neighbors from various backgrounds building community and a school community that values every student's story. Congratulations to the PTSA volunteers and Woodburn staff for creating such a warm, welcoming celebration, and I look forward to seeing it grow in the years to come.

Fighting Hunger in Mason District

I was happy to visit Food for Others and meet with Executive Director Deb Haynes to learn more about the organization's work. More than 105,000 people in Fairfax County are experiencing food insecurity, and many of our neighbors are struggling with the rising costs of food, housing, and healthcare. For 30 years, Food for Others has been a vital part of Northern Virginia's safety net.

Food for Others serves near 3,000 families and 3,900 students each week. Through their Power Pack Program, weekend meal packs go to Fairfax County Public Schools students experiencing food insecurity, across 47 schools. Thank you to Deb and the entire Food for Others team and volunteers for the work you do and for the warm welcome.

How you can help:

• Donate food. Donations are accepted at the Merrifield warehouse (2938 Prosperity Ave.) Monday through Friday, preferably between 2:00 and 5:00 pm, at loading dock 2.
• Support the Power Pack Program. You can donate completed packs or P3-specific food items, or give through their Amazon P3 Wishlist: Amazon.com
• Host a food drive or volunteer. Email volunteer@foodforothers.org or visit foodforothers.org.

As Supervisor of Mason District, I take tremendous pride in listening to community voices, voting on actions that better Mason District, and making sure that YOU hear about it.

In this new section of the Mason Matters newsletter, I'd like to share some "milestones" that are being accomplished right here in Mason.

If you have any projects or groups you'd like to nominate for this segment, please send them to my office via email Mason@fairfaxcounty.gov or call our main line at 703‑256‑7717!

At this week's Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting, I moved to approve two speed humps on Philip Road, and the Board gave its full support. The county will now schedule installation as soon as possible, making Philip Road safer for everyone who walks, bikes, and drives there.

Here's how it worked: the Brook Hills Citizens Association expressed their concerns to my office, county transportation staff studied the road, and residents in the area voted to support the plan. Thank you to the Philip Road neighbors for making your voices heard and to Fairfax County Department of Transportation for their work on this.

View the full report here (page 55): Philip Road Speed Bumps

The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will present recommended improvements to sidewalks, bike paths, transit stops and crossings located on Route 29 between I-495 and Tripps Run at the Falls Church City border, just east of South Maple Ave, at an in-person public meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at 7 p.m., in the cafeteria of Timber Lane Elementary School, 2737 West Street, Falls Church. 

Following the presentation at approximately 7:30 p.m., residents and commuters will have the opportunity to review exhibit boards, ask questions and provide comments. An online survey will be available close to the meeting in October.

FCDOT held an initial community workshop in November 2025 to discuss existing corridor conditions. A second public meeting took place in May 2026 to present a range of proposed alternatives, and the October 2026 recommendations are based on feedback received at the May meeting.

For more information on the Route 29 Active Transportation Study, visit the study webpage.

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) will open its waitlist for select Project-Based Voucher (PBV) units at Telestar Court in Falls Church and The Exchange at Spring Hill Station in Vienna.

Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, October 5, at 8 a.m. through Sunday, October 11, at 11:59 p.m. Both properties are currently under construction, and applicants selected from the PBV waitlist may also be considered for other properties based on availability and eligibility.

Applications will be selected at random and placed on the waitlist. As units become available, applicants will be contacted and screened for eligibility based on factors including income, household size and unit size. Under the PBV program, participating households pay a portion of their rent, up to 35% of their adjusted gross household income, while the County pays the remaining portion.

Applications can be submitted online through Fairfax County’s RentCafé portal. Assistance is also available by calling 703-449-9050 or visiting the FCRHA office at 3700 Pender Drive in Fairfax during normal business hours.

Visit the FCRHA website for additional information about the waitlist, eligibility, and how to apply: Affordable Rental Housing Waitlist Opening October 5

Do you have a few hours a month you can spare to volunteer for the Shepherd's Center of Annandale/Springfield (SCAS) as a volunteer?

SCAS is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) volunteer organization that helps provide transportation for seniors over 50 who no longer drive who live in the Annandale, Springfield, Kingstowne, Franconia, and parts of Alexandria.

They are looking for people to help with:

• Drivers / Transportation Services – help transport local area seniors (50+) from their home to medical appointments. This is our most critical need!
• Lunch N' Life committee—help to plan and facilitate fun events.
• Board Members—help guide SCAS.
• Outreach - Liaison with churches and businesses.
• Fundraiser/grant writer– help raise funds.
• Office Manager – Part-time, paid position handling general office duties. For further details refer to shepherdscenter-annandale.org.

Please refer to their website www.shepherdscenter-annandale.org for additional details on how you can help, or call the office at 703-941-1419, Monday through Friday, between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm with any questions you may have.

Fairfax Connector Expands Transit Fare Assistance With TRIP100

TRIP100 is a new ridership incentive program that provides qualified county residents with a 100% fare discount (FREE) on Fairfax Connector bus service.

Participants must meet one of several criteria, such as income, disability or receive help through another county agency.

The program, supported by a grant from the state, replaces the previous TRIP program, which provided a 50% fare discount on Fairfax Connector.

Learn more and apply here: Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP100) | Connector

Attention Student Bus Pass Plus Metrobus Users!

Fairfax County's Free Student Bus Pass + Metrobus program has expanded to include a total of five schools: Justice High School, Annandale High School, Falls Church High School, George C. Marshall High School and Davis Center.

Students who attend these schools can ride Metrobus for FREE in Northern Virginia, along with Fairfax Connector and City of Fairfax CUE. When you sign up for the pass, you'll receive a specially designed and programmed Smart Trip card. Interested? Get started by completing the application with permission from a parent/guardian. Then turn in the form to your school's administration office and you're good to go!

The application is also available in Spanish, Urdu, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic and Chinese. To request a copy in one of these languages, email Saul.CiezaMejia@fairfaxcounty.gov 

Fairfax County Offers Free Trees to Community Organizations

Community-based organizations in Fairfax County can apply to receive free trees for planting on private properties in the fall, through a program by Fairfax County’s Urban and Community Forestry Division (UCFD) of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES).

The “Free Trees to Community Organizations” program, offered in partnership with Casey Trees, is designed to help community organizations in Fairfax County – such as volunteer groups, civic associations and faith-based organizations – obtain high-quality, professionally grown trees suitable for planting. Purchasing top-quality trees can be a challenge for these organizations.

UCFD will prioritize applications for tree-planting sites within or adjacent to Fairfax County-designated highly vulnerable communities, as defined by the county’s One Fairfax policy and its associated Vulnerability Index. While planting in highly vulnerable communities will be prioritized, all community organizations are encouraged to apply for tree delivery, regardless of where tree planting is proposed.

The costs of the trees and delivery are covered by the county’s Tree Preservation and Planting Fund and will be offered at no cost to participating organizations.

Applications for the Fall 2026 planting season are due by October 30. APPLY HERE!