Lee District Monthly Newsletter    Summer 2017
The McKay Messenger
Fairfax County
 Boa rd of Supervisors
Jeffrey C. McKay     
Hello!

It's been a busy summer here in Lee District. Our parks have been home to some great activities this summer, including the Lee District Concert Series and the 275th Anniversary Discovery Trail Map series. I have included information about more upcoming events in our district, such as BridgeWalk, as well as information about what I have been working on this past month.
 


Bike Safety and Rules of the Road
As we come into cooler weather and get ready to head back to school, I ask that residents read the Virginia Department of Transportation guide to cycling safety, available here. This is especially important as we continue our work to implement our Bicycle Master Plan, a project I helped establish to reduce our dependence on cars. Fairfax County requires by law that cyclists use helmets while riding, and obey the same rules of the road required of automobiles. Cyclists are also asked to ride defensively to avoid accidents, and walk their bikes if they come across a section of road that is above their ability level. I also invite residents to use the great bike trails across the County, with many crossing our beautiful parkland. Cyclists looking for a trail map can pick one up at my office, or find it online here.  
 
Special Election August 29
There will be a special countywide election to fill a vacant at-large School Board seat on August 29, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents can visit the Virginia Department of Elections web page here to find their polling place, and vote in-person absentee until 5 p.m. on August 26. For more information about how and when you can vote, visit the Fairfax County Office of Elections web page here.

Road Paving Update
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.  

BridgeWalk 2017
I hope you will join me and the troops of Fort Belvoir at 7 p.m. on August 29 as we walk across Veteran's Bridge to American Foreign Legion Post 176 in remembrance of our veterans. Our annual BridgeWalk is one of my favorite traditions in Lee District, and open to all. Families are encouraged to attend together and are welcome to bring pets.   
Summer Code Compliance Corner
Section 304.3 of the Virginia Maintenance Code regulates "Premises Identification" and requires that "all buildings have approved address numbers placed in a position to be plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property."  While this may seem like a small item, consider the importance of being able to find a home or building in case of an emergency, or simply being able to find a person or place as a part of daily residential or business activity.  For more information, visit the Department of Code Compliance website or see the flyer, which is attached here.



Thank you for subscribing to my monthly e-newsletter. I hope these updates will keep you in the loop with some of the major events in our District.

If you'd like to learn more about something in the newsletter or have an idea for a future edition, please don't hesitate to contact me or my staff.
  
Sincerely,
Jeffrey C. McKay
Lee District Supervisor
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
703-971-6262