Snow Day Prep

With January comes colder weather and the growing promise of more snow. Here is some helpful information if and when we see some snow this Winter:

• Find out where the plows are in your neighborhood here.

• Real-time updates on road conditions and traffic incidents here. 

• Report a road problem.

• Report a power outage.

If you need help or have questions about plowing or winter weather procedures, please contact my office at 703-971-6262. During bad weather my staff and I check office phone messages remotely. (Of course, for any emergency, please call 9-1-1.)

Don't forget about the Snow Day Camp for children program through the Park Authority. You can get more information on the initiative  here.

Civilian Review Panel 

Last month the Board of Supervisors established a Police Civilian Review Panel. The panel will act as another way for residents in the County to voice concerns of possible misconduct or abuse of authority by a Fairfax County Police Officer. This is not to discredit the great work of the incredible men and women who put themselves in harms way on a daily basis to protect us, but to ensure further transparency within the Police Department and adhere to best practices. In my experience our community has tremendous faith and confidence in our excellent police department and this action I know will continue to build upon that spirit. For more information and how to apply, click here. 

Exterior Property Maintenance

The Virginia Maintenance Codes states that the exterior of a structure must be maintained in good repair as well as being structurally sound and sanitary. This is to ensure that there are not threats to public health, safety, or welfare.

The Fairfax County Zoning Ordinance follows the Virginia Maintenance Code in its requirements. There are many rules and regulations on exterior property maintenance. 

See the Department of Code Compliance's flyer on exterior property maintenance  here .

Metro Announces 2017 Surge Schedule

The SafeTrack program will start back up with major impacts to th e Blue Line beginning in February. Both the Blue and Yellow Lines will be impacted in the next few months. Stay up to date with schedules and what might be affected here . 

    

Franconia Museum 

Have you been to the Franconia Museum yet? It's located in the Franconia Governmental Center (6121 Franconia Road), right next to my office. It's a great place to check out the next time you're in the area. There are so many interesting things and so much to learn about the history of Lee District. Get more information and hours here. 

Embark Richmond Highway

There is much work continuing to be done on the Embark Richmond Highway Project. Stay update and informed on all that's going on here . Be on the lookout for public meeting dates and timeline updates. 

Shepherd Center in South County 

The Shepherd Center, a nonprofit dedicated to helping older adults continue to live independently, now has an office located in the South County building. They are looking for volunteers for their new riders program for seniors. Get more information and get involved here . 

Visit to Greenspring Village

I had the pleasure of speaking with residents of Greenspring this past week. It's always great to see so many involved and interested in what's going on in Lee District. We are lucky to have such a great senior community so close to home. 

Stuff The Bus 

Stuff the Bus is back again this year to benefit local nonprofit food pantries. Until February 20 a Fastran bus will be outside of a local grocery store to help fill up the empty food pantries after the holiday season. From 9:30 am until 4:30 pm on February 20 you can donate food to benefit  The Koinonia Foundation, Inc.  at the Kingstowne Safeway (5980 Kingstowne Town Center) right here in Lee. For more information and locations click here.