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Community Notice from
Dranesville Supervisor John Foust
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Dear Neighbor,
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to impact our community, I will continue to share resources and updates that I hope you will find helpful. Below I have included a reminder about how to provide input on the revised FY 2021 budget proposal during the public hearings next week, tips for those living in apartments and condos, information on safely using household cleaners, and more.
 Budget Public Hearings Reminder
The Board of Supervisors and County staff are seeking input on the revised FY 2021 budget proposal. In the interest of preserving the health and safety of residents and staff, there will be no in-person testimony during the budget public hearings, Tuesday through Thursday, April 28 to 30. However, those interested in providing input can still do so via phone, video, or in writing. If you missed my virtual town hall on the budget proposal, view it on demand here or read my summary of the revised proposal here.
For both phone and video testimony, you are given three minutes to speak as an individual; if you are the spokesperson for a civic, citizens, or homeowners association group, you are given five minutes.
Phone
Once you have signed up to provide testimony, you can indicate that you wish to do so by phone when the Department of Clerk Services contacts you to confirm you are testifying. If you are providing testimony by phone you will receive a call, originating from 703-324-1000, just before it is your turn to speak. You can also sign up by calling the Department of Clerk Services at 703-324-3151, TTY 711.
Video
Members of the public can submit recorded video testimony via YouTube for any public hearing. Comments must be limited to issues relevant to the budget. Videos must be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. the day prior to the public hearing. For more details or to submit your video online, visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/boardofsupervisors/budget-public-hearing-video-testimony. Your testimony will appear in the order you appear on the speakers list.
Written Testimony
Submit written testimony, including attachments, related to the FY 2021 Budget, FY 2020 Third Quarter Review, FY 2021-FY 2025 Capital Improvement Program, or FY 2021 Effective Tax Rate by emailing
ClerktotheBOS@fairfaxcounty.gov, or by using the new
online form. Testimony can also be mailed to the Department of Clerk Services, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 552, Fairfax, VA 22035.
How to Watch
All meetings are televised on Channel 16 (Cox Channel 1016; Verizon/Comcast Channel 16), streamed live online, and available to view on demand following the meeting.
What Apartment Residents and Building Owners Can Do to Limit the Spread of Coronavirus
While many are staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic, people who live in apartments or condos should consider additional steps they can take to limit the spread of the COVID-19. Property owners can also take extra precautions to help keep their residents safe.
Recommendations for Apartment and Condo Residents
- Do not crowd onto elevators. Consider only getting on with members of your own household, wait for the next elevator or take the stairs.
- If you must leave your residence, practice social distancing. Try to stay at least six feet away from others.
- Limit your use of common spaces, like gyms, party rooms, laundry rooms, and pet relief areas. Stay at least 6 feet apart from residents and building staff.
- Wear a cloth face covering - especially since it may be difficult stay six feet away from others in elevators, laundry rooms, or other common areas.
- Limit visitors to those who are providing essential services.
- For people living together in close quarters, such as those who share a small apartment, or for people who live in the same household with large or extended families, the CDC offers additional guidance.
Recommendations for Building Owners, Landlords, and Management Companies
- Frequently clean high-touch surfaces. These include door handles, stairway railings, elevator buttons, reception desks, push plates, light switches, and laundry room equipment. Follow the CDC's guidance for cleaning and disinfecting.
- Close or limit access to common areas such as fitness rooms, party rooms, and lounges. These are areas where it may become difficult to maintain social distancing.
- Post signs limiting the number of people who can get on the elevator at the same time
- Post signs limiting the number of people who can use the laundry room at the same time.
- Post signs asking residents to practice social distancing, including when getting packages or mail, and when going in or out of the building. Encourage residents to cover their coughs and sneezes and wash their hands.
- Consider offering alcohol-based hand sanitizer in common areas at all times.
- Encourage your staff to wear cloth face coverings.
- Have building staff drop off packages or deliveries outside residents' doors to minimize contact between staff and residents and ask residents to instruct food delivery services to do the same.
The CDC recommends routine cleaning of surfaces to limit the spread of COVID-19. However, it is important that this is done safely. Do not combine cleaners and only use them as the manufacturer recommends. View the video below from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue for important information about the dangers of mixing household chemicals.
A Fun (and Free) Weekend Activity from Traveling Players
Family Fun Improv Jam!
April 25, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom
Show off your quick wit and imagination with family-friendly theatre games!
Grades 3-12, plus family.
Fairfax County is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving coronavirus situation. Residents are strongly encouraged to sign up for coronavirus text alerts and to visit the frequently updated website listed below.
Please share this information with your friends and neighbors and do not hesitate to contact my office if we can be of assistance; email Dranesville@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-356-0551.
John
John W. Foust
Dranesville District Supervisor
1437 Balls Hill Road
McLean, VA 22101
Phone: 703-356-0551
Fax: 703-821-4275
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