Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Cook, who faced strong competition from challenger Janet Oleszek, narrowly won on Tuesday evening
Updated 3 p.m. Wednesday Republican incumbent John Cook was re-elected to his second term as Braddock District Supervisor on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday evening in what was largely considered one of the most contended races in the county. "There are independent voices in the Braddock District, and our voices are going to be heard on the Board of Supervisors,” said Cook in his victory speech at the Fairfax County Republication Committee party at the Fairview Marriott in Falls Church. "This race became a referendum on if a non-Bulova person could hold office in the Braddock District. The answer is yes,” said Cook. Cook, who is focused on community empowerment and engagement and on transportation, particularly Fairfax …
Friday, November 4, 2011
Five candidates are vying for three seats on the NVSWCD board.
The Nov. 8 general election ballot includes candidates for the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District (NVSWCD) Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is composed of five members, three of whom are elected every four years. The two remaining directors are appointed by the board, one being a Virginia Cooperative Extension agent serving Fairfax County. Adria Bordas was appointed to that position in 2002. The NVSWCD was founded in 1945 by citizens concerned about protecting and conserving the county’s natural resources. The district has the same boundaries as Fairfax County, but does not include the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax or Falls Church. NVSWCD is one of 47 conservation districts in Virginia and approximately 3,000…
County has 1,835 poll workers, but needs 2,188 more by Tuesday.
The Fairfax County Office of Elections needs more than 2,000 poll workers for the election that takes place on Tuesday, according to Cameron Quinn, who heads up the operation. Right now, the county has 1,835 workers scheduled for Tuesday, but needs 2,188 more by then. The county pays between $100 to $200 for the day, which can be as long as 12 hours. If you can work, you can apply by calling: (703) 324-4735 Qualifications for election workers are as follows:
Fairfax County Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics IAFF Local 2068 President John Niemiec answers a Patch reader's question.
A Patch reader asked why the local firefighter's union contributes to and endorses candidates. We asked Fairfax County (VA) Professional Fire Fighters & Paramedics IAFF Local 2068 President John Niemiec. He said: "Being an employee in a Right to Work state that specifically prohibits collective bargaining with management, we need to be particularly active in the political process to help get those politicians who understand the issues and needs of active and retired Fairfax County firefighters, fire inspectors, mechanics and communications professionals elected. "Local 2068 is no different than any other special interest group that engages in political action, donates money to candidates, works at political fundraisers and puts signs in …
Candidates for Chairman of the Board of Supervisors respond to the fifth and sixth of six questions posed by Patch.
The four candidates running for chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors answered six questions by email for Patch. Following are the unedited responses to questions five and six. Incumbent Democrat Sharon Bulova (website, Facebook, Twitter) Independent Christopher DeCarlo (website, YouTube) Independent Will Radle (Facebook, YouTube) Republican Michael “Spike” Williams (website, Facebook) Question #5: The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority weekly reports in its newsletter the relocation of mega-firms into the county. Would you move to require contribution of private sector money to support the investment tax payers have made in the county's infrastructure? Explain. Sharon Bulova Fairfax County does not put tax or …
Thursday, November 3, 2011
In their response to the fourth of six questions posed by Patch, the candidates for Chairman of the Board of Supervisors deliberate the school district's Capital Improvement Program.
The four candidates running for chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors answered six questions by email for Patch. We will feature one question each day, with the unedited answers by each of the candidates. Incumbent Democrat Sharon Bulova (website, Facebook, Twitter) Independent Christopher DeCarlo (website, YouTube) Independent Will Radle (Facebook, YouTube) Republican Michael “Spike” Williams (website, Facebook) Question #4 - The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) school renovation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget currently receives nearly all funding from Fairfax County bonds. FCPS Chief Operating Officer Dean Tistadt has repeatedly warned that current CIP funding levels are not sufficient. “The capital program …
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
In their response to the third of six questions posed by Patch, the candidates for Chairman of the Board of Supervisors discuss funding for VRE.
The four candidates running for chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors answered six questions by email for Patch. We will feature one question each day, with the unedited answers by each of the candidates. Incumbent Democrat Sharon Bulova (website, Facebook, Twitter) Independent Christopher DeCarlo (website, YouTube) Independent Will Radle (Facebook, YouTube) Republican Michael “Spike” Williams (website, Facebook) Question #3 - Virginia Railway Express CEO Dale Zehner says the system is at capacity, and money is needed to "maintain the service levels we have today in cleanliness, customer care and mechanical maintenance, while at the same time working toward adding more cars to the trains and more trains to the system." How …
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
In response to the second of six questions posed by Patch, the candidates for Chairman of the Board of Supervisors discuss the $1.6 billion in unfunded costs in Tysons' development.
The four candidates running for chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors answered six questions by email for Patch. We will feature one question each day, with the unedited answers by each of the candidates. Incumbent Democrat Sharon Bulova (website, Facebook, Twitter) Independent Christopher DeCarlo (website, YouTube) Independent Will Radle (Facebook, YouTube) Republican Michael “Spike” Williams (website, Facebook) Question #2: According to the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (Table 7 in the Tysons Comprehensive Plan), there are about $1.6 billion in unfunded road and transportation costs in the development of Tysons. Who will be paying these unfunded costs? Explain. Sharon Bulova It is important to remember …
Monday, October 31, 2011
In their response to the first of six questions posed by Patch, the candidates for Chairman of the Board of Supervisors discuss county versus state control of area roads.
The four candidates running for chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors answered six questions by email for Patch. We will feature one question over the next six days, with the unedited answers by each of the candidates. Incumbent Democrat Sharon Bulova (website, Facebook, Twitter) Independent Christopher DeCarlo (website, YouTube) Republican Michael “Spike” Williams (website, Facebook) Independent Will Radle (Facebook, YouTube) Question #1: Should Fairfax County take local control of its roads, as some surrounding jurisdictions, or allow VDOT's continued control? Explain. Sharon Bulova The State is increasingly making overtures about turning the road system (which is now pretty much entirely a State responsibility) over to …
True Democracy is Christopher DeCarlo's message in music.
Independent candidate Christopher DeCarlo, running for chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, posted a campaign video to YouTube on Sunday. DeCarlo announced his candidacy on October 24, 2011, with this statement. "My name is Chris DeCarlo and I am a candidate for the office of Chairman. This campaign is directed to True Democracy. A place that promotes personal freedom and self responsibility. A place where financial influence does not corrupt the administrative and legislative processes. A place where you and I can have more weighted influence in the process of our form of self-government. As Chairman I will lead your County to this place where elected representatives are not obligated to provide financial and legislative …
Will Radle
9:15 am on Thursday, November 10, 2011
Thanks for letting us know about robocall. John has been a family man serving our community way before the opportunity to serve as Supervisor opened up. A. Will Radle, Jr. Creating a Culture of Listening more ›