March Civic Affairs Committee Report:
Sully District Council of Citizens Associations meetings/actions
- 23 February:
- Sully School Board Member Stella Pekarsky, see her report at http://www.sullydistrict.org/presentations/20220223_SDCCA_StellaPekarskySchoolBoardUpdate.pdf
- The SDCCA adopted a position to not rename the Sully District, http://www.sullydistrict.org/references/20220301_SullyRenaming.pdf. Despite our input the county’s renaming commission voted to recommend that Sully and Lee districts be renamed – see Wash Post article at https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/03/02/fairfax-county-sully-lee-districts-slavery
- For more information on the renaming process see the committee’s webpage: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/redistricting-committee-recommend-renaming-board-supervisors-districts
- 23 March: Fairfax county and schools FY 2021 budget
- 27 April: I-66 HOT lanes progress
- 25 May: Legislative Report
- 22 June: Kathy Smith and the State of Sully
- 21 February:
- The joint committee adopted positions:
- Opposing plans for a Data Center in Westfields along the border with Braddock Road http://www.sullydistrict.org/resolutions/20220221_JSDLU&TCResolution_ParkstoneTechPCA-RZ-FDP.pdf
- Opposing Prince William County’s plans to build data centers near the Manassas Battlefield http://www.sullydistrict.org/resolutions/20220221_JSDLU&TCResolution_PrinceWilliamDataCentersExpansion.pdf
- Opposing Fairfax County’s plans to allow residential development within Airport Noise Contour areas
- http://www.sullydistrict.org/resolutions/20220221_JSDLU&TCResolution_ComprehensivePlanAmendment2020-CW-3CPAirportNoisePolicy.pdf
- The joint committee adopted positions:
- 21 March, 18 April, & 15 May: Topics to be determined
Upcoming Fairfax Federation activities
- Citizen of the Year Nominations will be accepted until 31 March 2022. Nominate Volunteers or Professionals who have made an impact in Fairfax County for the better – see http://www.fcfca.org/coy1.htm
- 24 February:
- Resilient Fairfax (including energy supply, renewable energy, the energy assistance program, HomeWise program). See the presentation at http://www.fcfca.org/environment1.htm#Feb2022
- Fairfax county and schools FY 2021 budget. See the presentations at http://www.fcfca.org/budget1.htm
- 24 March: Shape the Future of Aging plan being developed by Fairfax County – The County will be
seeking data from surveys as well as other public input to help them formulate their approach
to meeting the needs of this growing demographic.
The speaker will be:
Jacquie Woodruff, Legislative and Policy Supervisor, Fairfax Area Agency on Aging - 28 April: TBD
- 26 May: Public Safety Committee Discussion with possibly new FCPD Chief Kevin Davis’s
Environment and Recreation
Seedling orders for spring 2022 is now open!
They are looking forward to another great spring planting season. The list of available tree seedlings is at the link below. Once you have decided on your order, email a list of the tree species and quantities for each species, and a phone number to contact you when your order is ready to trees@fairfaxreleaf.org. You MUST include all 3 pieces of information to have your order placed in the queue. Orders are filled on a first come, first served basis. https://www.fairfaxreleaf.com/free-trees
Farmer Market Vendors Sought for 2022
The Fairfax County Park Authority is currently recruiting farmers and vendors with unique local, food-based products, Learn more.
Rec-PAC to Host Open Hires to Fill 200+ Summer Jobs
Come make a difference and have fun while doing it! The Fairfax County Park Authority is looking for dedicated individuals who enjoy working with kids to “lead the PAC” this summer!
Rec-PAC, affiliated with the Fairfax County Park Authority, is hosting virtual interviews and in-person open hires to fill more than 200 summer jobs.
Rec-PAC is hiring Camp Counselors, Camp Directors, and Area Supervisors. Pay is competitive. Full position descriptions, a list of job duties, and qualifications can be found on the Rec-PAC website.
Job Seekers are welcome to attend one of the following in-person open hires:
• Tuesday, March 8, 2022, anytime between 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Providence Rec Center
• Thursday, May 12, 2022, anytime been 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Hutchinson Elementary School
• Saturday, May 21, 2022, anytime between 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Providence Rec Center
• Friday, June 3, 2022, anytime between 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Providence Rec Center
• Friday, June 10, 2022, anytime between 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Providence Rec Center
Stream Monitoring Citizen Science & Training Opportunities
Fairfax County Government
Provide Feedback on Renaming Magisterial Districts
Fairfax County is undergoing a process to consider renaming its magisterial districts which are represented by the Board of Supervisors and School Board members. The Redistricting Advisory Committee (RAC) is charged with making recommendations on which districts and voting precincts could be renamed, however the RAC will not propose new names. Should there be any name changes, county residents will have an opportunity to weigh in and make suggestions. Ultimately, the Board of Supervisors will decide if and how to make any name changes after it reviews the Committee’s recommendations. Learn about the history of the magisterial districts’ names
NAME EVALUATION CRITERA
The RAC will apply any of the following seven criteria to select districts or precincts when considering name changes, reflecting on if the name is:
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- In violation of the spirit or explicit meaning of the One Fairfax Policy
- Offensive to the community
- Related to the Confederate past
- Associated with segregation, Jim Crow, racism, discrimination, or slave ownership
- Confusing to residents or not geographically representative of the district
- Historically significant or no longer reflective of life in that part of the county
- Helpful for community members to aspire to the best possible quality of life in the future
The RAC is asking residents to lend their voices and share input by recommending any districts or voting precincts you believe should be renamed. You are welcome to express agreement or disagreement, or share your concerns, including any community or economic impacts by:
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- Emailing redistricting@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Filling out the online feedback form
- Provide your thoughts during the Committee’s virtual meetings
- Write the Department of Clerk Services at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 552, Fairfax, VA 22035 or call 703-324-3151, TTY 711.
Fairfax County Public Library shortens hours
Library branch hours will reduced from Jan. 16 to April 1:• Regional libraries will be open Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.• Community libraries will be open Tuesday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.2022 Real Estate Assessments Now Available; Average Residential Increase of 9.57%
Almost 357,000 updated 2022 real estate assessments notices are being mailed to all property owners. The real estate assessment notice is not a bill. Most homeowners pay real estate tax as part of a monthly mortgage payment. Your mortgage company then sends the taxes directly to Fairfax County. However, some homeowners pay their real estate taxes directly (due July 28 and Dec. 5). Please contact your mortgage company if you are not sure how your taxes are paid.Fairfax County executive proposes budget with tax-rate freeze, less pandemic austerity
See https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/02/22/fairfax-county-budget-proposal/
Supervisor Smith and School Board member Pekarsky will hold a virtual Sully Budget on 3 March
Sully District Town Hall, Thursday, March 3, 7 p.m., televised on Channel 16 (Cox Channel 1016; Verizon/Comcast Channel 16) and streamed online.
Transportation
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On Tuesday, February 22, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved Fairfax Connector bus service changes in the Reston-Herndon area that include connections to the new Metrorail Silver Line stations in Fairfax County (Herndon Station, Reston Town Center Station, and Innovation Center Station).These service changes will go into effect when the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority (WMATA) begins service to the new Metrorail Silver Line stations.
For more information see: https://mailchi.mp/c53d89754fe3/sully-news-14744362?e=19c7175702#Transport
Human Services
Free Retirement Strategies From AARPLearn tips From AARP for determining if you are on track for retirement and learn practical strategies.Tuesday, March 8, 7 p.m. Register: https://aarp.cventevents.com/VARetire03082022Temporary Expanded Child Care Assistance and Referral Program Eligibility
The Child Care Assistance and Referral Program (CCAR) may be able to help with your child care expenses.
Applications received through March 31, 2022 are eligible for the following expanded eligibility criteria:
• Families currently looking for work
• Expanded incomeMore information on eligibility and how to apply for assistance click on the flyer or visit the the Fairfax County Office for Children website, call: 703-449-8484 or email: OFCCCARinfo@fairfaxcounty.gov
Education:
Application for the 2022 Student Representative to the School Board
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- Students who are currently in grades 9, 10, and 11.
- Be a resident of Fairfax County or Fairfax City and a student in Fairfax County Public Schools.
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Students do not need to be current members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SAC).
Deadline
Applications are due Wednesday, March 23, 2022.
Enjoy,
Jeffrey M. Parnes
Civic Affairs Committee Chair
Chantilly Highlands Homes Association
703.424.2956 (P)
484.307.2552 (F)
chhacivicaffairs@chha.org
http://www.chha.org
@chhaweb
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