Unfortunately, there is no single cause for these crashes and no single fix. It may have been the lack of a convenient crosswalk, a distracted driver/pedestrian/bicyclist, insufficient street lighting and the list goes on. However, I am committed to working with VDOT and FCDOT on critical infrastructure improvements and the Board of Supervisors has directed county staff to update and combine the Bicycle Master Plan and the Countywide Trails Plan into the ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan.

To date in 2021:

Motor Vehicle crash fatalities – 15

Upcoming Community Vaccination Clinic June 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Government Center (Fairfax) COVID-19 vaccination clinic is now offering first-come, first-served walk-in appointments. Also note that on Friday, June 18, the Health Department’s vaccination clinic sites, including the Government Center, will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. The Government Center vaccination clinic will be open on Saturday, June 19. Learn more.

If you need a replacement card, you can either email the Virginia Immunization Information System (VIIS) help desk at vaccinerecord@vdh.virginia.gov or call the VIIS help desk at 1-866-375-9795 to request a new card. The help desk operates 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can also request a new card by directly filling out an Immunization Record Request Form. Within 24 to 48 hours, a VIIS representative will contact you. When you receive your replacement card, take a photo of the front and back side. It is recommended that you do not laminate your card, but do keep it in a safe place.

Learn more.

Note: The FXHD case count includes adjustments made by the Virginia Department of Health and are a result of normal data review. Daily cases are based on when labs report results, not when individuals become infected.

What is Juneteenth? On June 19, 1865, the last enslaved Black people living in Texas were told the Civil War had ended; the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed in 1863 and all Black people were now free from the bondage of slavery. This date came to be known as Juneteenth and became a day to celebrate freedom and resiliency. Highlights of the county's 2021 celebration include:

From June 19 (Juneteenth) to July 19, the Town of Vienna is hosting Liberty Amendments Month. Everyone is invited to participate in this monthlong celebration of the passage of the 13th, 14th, 15th and 19th amendments to the U.S. Constitution. These amendments extended rights and liberties originally excluded from the Constitution.

Fairfax County's Communities of Trust is hosting a community meeting with newly appointed Police Chief Kevin Davis on Tuesday, July 6 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be in person at Reston Community Center at Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road.

Register to attend the meeting here. You can also participate via Zoom. Chief Davis will be presenting his plans for the Fairfax County Police Department followed by a Q&A. For more information contact Officer Megan Hawkins.

Great news! Fairfax County's Summer Entertainment Series is back in July and August, including the 2021 Hunter Mill Melodies concert series at Frying Pan Farm Park. This free entertainment series features a wide variety of musical acts from across the United States and around the world. The variety and quality of the acts is a reflection of Hunter Mill District's diversity and community spirit, some of the many qualities that make this a wonderful place to call home. Come early for a picnic in the park, set up your blanket or chair, and enjoy the show. For more information, contact my office at 703-478-0283.

Reston Comprehensive Plan Study Task Force meetings will be held through July. To learn more about the Reston Comprehensive Plan Study and the task force, visit the Reston Comprehensive Plan Study webpage. You can watch a live stream of the meetings on YouTube Live. (Please note that each meeting has a unique link and call-in information).

Discussion on PCA 81-C-111.The meeting is hosted on the Webex platform. Use this link to attend and participate in the meeting. You will be prompted to register with your email address and ZIP code before logging into meeting. If you prefer to only listen to the meeting, you may call 1-844-621-3956 and use Access Code:173 011 5230. This is also the number to use if accessing TTY 711. For information, contact Jose Delcid, 703-478-0283.  

The Wiehle Pedestrian Crossing Study Group virtual meeting is Thursday, June 24, 7 to 9 p.m. The meeting is hosted on the Webex platform – use this link to attend and participate in the meeting. You will be prompted to register with your email address and ZIP code before logging into meeting. If you prefer to only listen to the meeting, you may call 1-844-621-3956 and use Access Code: 173 173 162 8322. This is also the number to use if accessing TTY 711. To submit feedback, questions or comments, email WiehleCrossingStudyGroup@fairfaxcounty.gov.

The county’s new Planning Land Use System (PLUS) is transforming how customers create and submit most planning and land use applications. The second release of PLUS launches on July 1 and includes more than 25 applications, ranging from special permits and home improvement contractor licenses to noise waivers and tattoo business permits. For more information about PLUS Releases 1 and 2, visit the PLUS Support Center webpage. The final two releases for PLUS are planned for 2022 and will include more than 150 additional applications. Customers must register for a free PLUS account at plus.fairfaxcounty.gov to submit an application. An account is not required to browse or search the site. For the latest tutorial videos, resources, and training opportunities, visit: fairfaxcounty.gov/plan2build/plus.

These residential collection events are open to Fairfax County and residents of the Clifton, Herndon, the Town of Vienna, and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church. All events will feature four document shredding trucks and shredding will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The events begin at 7 a.m. and end at 11 a.m., or until all trucks reach capacity. All participants must be in line by no later than 11 a.m. to ensure service. More information.

Join a virtual presentation to learn about incorporating native plants in your yard and avoiding chemicals so your garden can be a nature sanctuary and capture stormwater while feeding your family healthy food. Presented by Plant NOVA Natives. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed prior to event. Learn more.

Gov. Ralph Northam announced on June 10 that StarKist Co. will invest $3.6 million to relocate its corporate and administrative headquarters operations from Pittsburgh to Reston. Learn more.