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District Members, Board of Supervisors
Braddock, Franconia, Mount Vernon, Providence & Springfield Districts
The Nov. 7 election includes the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Nine members are elected by voters in local districts to serve four-year terms. Twenty-one district candidates are in the race, with seven incumbents.
District Members, Board of Supervisors
Braddock, Franconia, Mount Vernon, Providence & Springfield Districts
The Nov. 7 election includes the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Nine members are elected by voters in local districts to serve four-year terms. Twenty-one district candidates are in the race, with seven incumbents.
Member School Board by District
Franconia, Mount Vernon Districts
In November, Fairfax County voters will choose 12 school board members to serve four-year terms starting Jan. 1, 2024. Nineteen candidates are running for the nine magisterial district seats. There are also three at-large seats in the November election. Virginia's School board elections are nonpartisan, meaning that party affiliations can not appear on the ballots for school board candidates. Nevertheless, parties may publicly endorse their candidates.
Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, Nov. 11-18
Hunger and homelessness growing in Fairfax County
Hunger and homelessness growing in Fairfax County
Police Challenge Some Professional Recommendations
Chief gives status implementation to supervisors.
Police
Candidate Connection: Candidates for Sheriff, Fairfax County, City of Fairfax
Candidates for Sheriff, Fairfax County, City of Fairfax
Election
Candidate Connection: School Board At Large
Three open seats, zero incumbents, nine challengers
School Board
Inaugural Health and Wellness Fair Held in Great Falls
Speakers share key talking points.
The Great Falls Grange Foundation hosted the Inaugural Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, Sept. 16.
Interview with Author Daniel Stuart Olmes
Behind the writing process and life’s “aha” moments.
Daniel Stuart Olmes of Fairfax County wrote and narrates "Memoirs of an Ordinary Guy: The Everyday Experiences That Changed My Life."
Police Challenge Some Professional Recommendations
Chief gives status implementation to supervisors.
Police policies, training, and procedures in 2023 are changing at a national level in terms of de-escalation tactics, appropriate use of force, foot pursuit policies, shooting at vehicles, and approaching people in mental health crises, to mention a few.
Chief to Present Foot Pursuit Policy to Supervisors
Oct. 3 Public Safety Committee meeting will bring some long awaited responses from FCPD.
Foot
Students Protest VDOE’s Policies
Flash point awaits as some schools balk at implementing policies.
Policies
9/11 at Great Falls Freedom Memorial 2023
The community of Great Falls remains deeply affected by the repercussions of that tragic day 22 years ago.
Great Falls Author Unravels an Eight-Generation Truth
"The Politzer Saga" tells the story of a remarkable family whose history was shrouded in secrecy when they came to the U.S.
Author
Great Falls Community Assoc. To Hold Election Forum
On Sept. 27, at 5:30 p.m., the Great Falls Community Association will hold an election forum at the Grange for members and the public. The six Dranesville Supervisor, House, and Senate candidates will discuss Great Falls issues relevant to their offices.
Year One, the 2023 Annual Report in South Fairfax
Steps taken to implement Fairfax County Strategic Plan.
South Annual Report
Photo Journal 2023: New Countywide Strategic Plan Shapes North Fairfax
One of three parts covering the entire county.
Photo Journal 2023: New Countywide Strategic Plan Shapes Fairfax