FBI Headquarters Announcement Still Delayed

 

We are unfortunately still waiting to hear back on the federal government's decision of where the next home of the new FBI headquarters will be. The delay is both costly and disappointing for taxpayers.  Springfield remains the obvious choice by nearly any metric, and I am confident the GSA will make the right decision when they finally arrive at one. Northern Virginia hosts the largest amount of federal agencies for a very good reason, and I expect the FBI to follow their lead. I recently appeared on the Kojo Nnamdi Show to discuss the matter, which can be listened to here. I plan on continuing my relentless lobbying on behalf of Virginia and Fairfax County to see this matter through.

Budget Testimony by Video

I am glad to announce that residents who wish to give testimony at this week's budget public hearings can now submit video testimony if they are unable to attend. This is critical to ensure citizens have fair access to make their voices heard to their government. Interested residents should visit the page here to learn more about video testimony.

Historically Fairfax: The 275th Anniversary

Come celebrate the 275th anniversary of the County's founding with a daylong event at the Historic Fairfax Courthouse on Saturday, June 17 from 10 AM to 4 PM. The event is free and open to the public. More information is available here.

Grass Height

Help Prevent Illegal Dumping 

If you see illegal dumping in your neighborhood, please call the Fairfax County Police Department at 703-691-2131 to report it. Illegal dumping can have widespread negative effects on plant life, pets and people. Reporting it immediately can help curb those effects and discourage the act.

As VDOT continues to repave roads, residents can check the status of roads in their neighborhoods and on their commute using the Northern Virginia 2017 Paving Program. Anyone interested can check here for more information.  

  Potholes 

As the winter season comes to a close, we ask that residents report any potholes in their neighborhood to the VDOT Hotline, 1-800-FOR-ROAD, so that they may be repaired in a timely manner. Residents may also report potholes using the online VDOT complaint form here .  

Animal Safety 

As springtime approaches, Fairfax County Police Department asks residents to avoid attempting to adopt or care for wildlife. Even if an animal seems hurt or abandoned, the Police Department asks that residents instead call the Virginia Wildlife Conflict hotline at 1-855-571-9003 to receive guidance from the Virginia Department of Game and Fisheries on the best steps to take. Residents are also asked to remember that all mammals potentially carry rabies and to exercise extreme caution when approaching them.