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. We will continue adding information on these events as they get closer!

Join us 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 food to donate.

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

View more and list of donations: (5) You asked and we... - Mason District - Supervisor Andres Jimenez | Facebook

A free health fair offering a variety of services, information, and resources for Mason residents including flu vaccines, hearing and vision screenings, child dental screenings, HIV tests, Hepatitis C tests, and more.

• Date: Saturday, November 14th, from 9am-12pm
• Location: James Lee Community Center (2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA 22042)

Fight Hunger in Our Neighborhoods!

Come by the Mason District Governmental Center TOMORROW (9/19) from 10am-3pm to "Stuff the Bus" with non-perishables or gift cards! The Mason District Stuff the Bus will be serving the ACCA Food Pantry.

Here is the ACCA Summer 2026 Food Pantry Shopping List: Grocery List - ACCA Pantry Summer 2026

By partnering with local grocery stores, volunteers, and community organizations, Stuff the Bus serves as a way to collect non-perishable food items and gift cards to keep shelves of local pantries and food providers stocked throughout the year.

For nearly 15 years, Fairfax County's Stuff the Bus program has been a critical resource for local food pantries and families facing food insecurity. The most recent Stuff the Bus drive collected 11,428 pounds of food and more than $1,700 in gift cards!

George Mason Friends will host their popular, semi-annual book sale from Wednesday evening, September 23 through Sunday, September 27 at the George Mason Regional Library (7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale).  The general sale runs from Thursday through Sunday (10 AM–5:30 PM daily) with free entry.

A preview sale will take place on Wednesday evening (5–8 PM) with a $20 entry fee per adult.

The sale features high-quality used books, CDs and DVDs in various categories. Proceeds support Fairfax County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, Library Foundation scholarships, Fall for the Book Festival, and programs/equipment at George Mason Regional Library.

Come early for the best selection and return on Sunday for half-price bargains!

More details at George Mason Friends or contact georgemasonfriends@gmail.com / 703-813-6616.

Prepare for takeoff!   

Join George Mason University’s College of Science for Space Day 2026 on Saturday, September 26, from 1 to 5 p.m. on the Fairfax Campus.

This FREE, family-friendly event features NASA and aerospace industry experts, hands-on activities, observatory tours, and interactive exhibits that bring the excitement of space exploration to life. Discover the science and technology shaping our future beyond Earth.   

Learn more here: Space Day 2026 | GMU College of Science

The 2nd Annual Mason District Arts Festival will feature 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)

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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!

Pedestrian safety tied with clean public services is what keeps Mason District beautiful and enjoyable for all. This summer, the Little River Turnpike EB @ Oasis Drive Project was completed, includimg construction of a new concrete bus pad, bus shelter, bench, and trash receptacle. The project also included approximately 270 linear feet of concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalks, 9-inch-thick concrete bus lane, pedestrian refuge islands, traffic signal modifications and pedestrian signal, pavement milling and overlay, traffic signage, and pavement markings.

View the full report here: Little River Turnpike EB @ Oasis Drive

For years, Mason District residents have raised concerns about missing sidewalk along Route 7 near Magnolia Avenue and the Halal Hunan Village Center. This gap left pedestrians without a safe and direct path between the nearby Shell gas station and the shopping center just down the road.

Yesterday, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and I voted to endorse the design plans for the Route 7/Culmore Sidewalk project.

Here's what's coming:

✅ 500 feet of new sidewalk connecting Magnolia Ave to Halal Hunan Village Center

✅ Upgraded and realigned curb ramps at the Shell gas station, Liberty gas station, and Magnolia Ave/Halal Hunan Village entrances

✅ Curb and gutter shifted to make room for pedestrians

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

Introducing a NEW Volunteer Platform in Virginia!

On October 1, 2026, Volunteer Fairfax will transition VolunteerNow to a new statewide Volunteer Hub connecting Virginians with volunteer and service opportunities across the Commonwealth. The new platform will create a single point of entry for volunteers while providing nonprofit and public agencies with easier-to-use tools and valuable volunteer-management resources. 

Looking for volunteer opportunities now? In the meantime, you can continue finding volunteer opportunities on the VolunteerFairfax website: Volunteer Fairfax | Volunteering Opportunities & Services

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!

Personal property (car) taxes are due October 5th and you can now easily pay in person and closer to home at the Mason District Governmental Center!

Payments for personal property taxes can be made using cash, check, or credit/debit card. Residents can also look up account balances and receive a receipt for their transactions. Listed below are the addresses and hours for each kiosk.

Check out our recent post about the new kiosk, and please don't hesitate to visit my office M-F from 9AM-5PM if you'd like assistance navigating the machine.

The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) will host nine meetings across Virginia this fall and is inviting the public to share feedback on transportation projects and programs related to highway, rail and public transportation across the commonwealth. Members of the community may participate by attending public meetings or submitting comments by email or by mail.

The public will have an opportunity to learn and share feedback about top transportation priorities and the vision for transportation in the commonwealth along with information related to various other initiatives.

The meetings will consist of remarks from key officials followed by a town hall session where the public may engage in discussion and ask questions about the various initiatives.

View upcoming dates and locations: Statewide | Commonwealth Transportation Board invites public to participate in fall transportation meetings | Virginia Department of Transportation

Interested in Bringing a Furry Friend into Your Life for FREE?

Fairfax County Animal Services is waiving all adoptions fees from Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27!

We’re thrilled to partner with the BISSELL Pet Foundation once again for this exciting, tail-wagging event! All pet adoption fees are waived during the event, including any pets taken on Adoption Audition.

Join us at our Lorton Campus to meet our adoptable pets, or click this link: Adopt | Animal Services

View my office's visit to the Lorton Animal Services Campus: Instagram