February 2024 Civic Affairs Committee Report

by | Feb 7, 2024 | Civic Affairs

February 2024 Civic Affairs Committee Report

If you’d like to join the Chantilly Highlands Civic Affairs Committee please contact Jeff Parnes at chhacivicaffairs@chha.org

Sully District Council of Citizens Associations

  • Sully District Council is Social!
  • The tentative Sully District Council of Citizens Associations schedule for 2023 (subject to change) (agendas may not be available until the week/day of the meeting):
      The SDCCA meets the fourth Wednesday of the month starting at 7 pm at the Sully Government Facility unless otherwise indicated. You may choose to join us virtually. The agenda has the necessary details

    • 28 February: Sully Transportation Advisory Commissioner and Comprehensive Plan amendment for the Housing and Land Use elements of the Policy Plan and specific guidance in Area Plans and the Glossary related to For-sale Workforce Dwelling Units
    • 27 March: FY 2025 County and School Budgets
    • 24 April: Geographical History in the Sully are
    • 22 May: General Assembly Report by Delegates and Senators representing Sully in Richmond
    • 26 June: State of Sully from Supervisor Smith
    • 27 July and 24 August — No Summer meetings currently scheduled
    • 25 September: Joint Candidates night with the League of Woman Voters of the Fairfax Area (Congressional candidates: 10 & 11th districts)
    • 23 October: TBD
    • 15 November: TBD
    • 20 December: TBD
  • The Joint Sully District Land Use and Transportation Committee meets the third Monday of each month starting at 7 pm at the Sully Government Facility unless otherwise indicated. Topics posted the week of the meeting, agenda available late on the day of the meeting

Fairfax Federation

  • 22 February — Consideration of the impacts of the proposed location of the Washington Wizards and Capitals to Alexandria
  • Nominations for 2023 Citizen of the Year (COY) can be submitted until 18 February 2023. See the COY page for more information.

Primary Elections

  • Early Voting for the Presidential Primaries

In-person early voting for the March 5th presidential primary election in Virginia is underway. Any registered voter can participate in one of the two primaries, either the Democrat or the Republican, but not both. There have been numerous changes in the field of candidates since the ballot was prepared, and the ballot will contain the names of candidates who qualified for the ballot but have since dropped out of the race. For additional details on early voting, please visit: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/early-voting

Health and Human Services

    • Learn About the SHAPE the Future of Aging Plan
        The SHAPE the Future of Aging Plan has several strategies to address the needs of older residents in Fairfax County, including increasing the affordability of aging in place; increasing older residents’ access to information; and increasing older residents’ perceptions of equity and acceptance.

Learn more.

Planning and Zoning

    • Land Development Services Staff Finally Available In-Person

      • Land Development Services (LDS) are now offering some services both in-person and virtually. If you prefer face-to-face interactions and have development-related questions, see the locations and hours below:

      • Want to know what land development projects are possible on your property? Need to talk to someone about your plans?

        • Speak to the engineer of the day about building permits or site-related plans at the Customer Information Center in Suite 111.

 

      • Hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Mon-Thurs); 9:15 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Fri)

      • Need help applying for a permit and navigating the Planning and Land Use System (PLUS)?

        • For questions about the building and site-related permitting process and applications, visit the Customer Experience Team in Suite 324.

 

      • Hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Mon-Thurs); 9:15 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Fri)

      • Do you need to pay for LDS-related fees?

        • If you are depositing LDS checks, money orders and cash for LDS-related services, you can do so at the Cashier’s Office in Suite 636.

 

    • Hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Mon-Fri)

Public Safety

  • FCPD’s Guide to Safely Navigating the Internet
    • While the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, its continued evolution brings forth new challenges, especially with user safety. The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) recently published a guide to help community members browse the internet more safely. By following these simple yet effective tips, community members can help create safer online experiences.
      If you encounter any suspicious or threatening behavior online, please report it by calling 911 or the non-emergency number at 703-385-7924. If you do fall victim to an online financial crime, it can be reported via the Financial Crimes Online Reporting website.

Public Works and Environmental Services

  • Free Program Helps Eligible Homeowners and Renters Lower Their Utility Bills Through Home Upgrades
    • Would you like to lower your utility bills? Is your home uncomfortable or difficult to heat and cool? Community Housing Partners (CHP) Energy Solutions is a non-profit that provides no-cost, government and utility-funded improvements to increase the energy efficiency, health, and safety of your home. This can include insulation upgrades, LED light bulbs, heating & cooling repairs, and more.
      The program helps qualified families reduce energy costs by improving the energy efficiency and health of their homes via the federal Weatherization Assistance Programand other funding sources. In addition, CHP Energy Solutions partners with electric and gas utility companies to provide energy efficiency and energy conservation measures for their age- and income-qualifying residential customers.
      Homeowners and renters can check if they qualify by calling 888-229-3714 or by visiting the program website. CHP Energy Solutions is the VA Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) designated weatherization provider for our community.  All improvements are provided at no cost, and are based on a site assessment and program guidelines.

Transportation

    • Provide Feedback for a Transportation Study on Route 28 in Yorkshire
        The Prince William County Department of Transportation is gathering public input for a multimodal corridor study on Route 28 in the Yorkshire area. The study explores cost-effective alternatives to enhance multimodal travel options over a two-mile stretch of Route 28. The subject area directly borders Fairfax County, and community members who frequent this portion of Route 28 are encouraged to participate in the online survey (available until February 29).

Learn more

Enjoy,

Jeffrey M. Parnes
Civic Affairs Committee Chair
Chantilly Highlands Homes Association
703.424.2956 (P)
484.307.2552 (F)
chhacivicaffairs@chha.org

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