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Dear friend,
Are you interested in working in local government? My office is currently hiring a Constituent Service and Policy Aide! In this position, you will assist our constituents through casework in areas such as code compliance, permit applications, utilities, and more.
Responsibilities will include serving as a liaison between County staff and constituents, and drafting policy memos and letters. A successful candidate will be able to work well independently as well as support my office team as needed. They must also be highly dependable, organized, and have the ability to work quickly under pressure.
If you are interested in applying, please send your resume and cover letter to our email, Franconia@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact my office. | |
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Email: Franconia@fairfaxcounty.gov
Phone 703-971-6262
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- First Responder and Safety Resource Fair
- Return of Franconia Nights
- ECHO Food Donations
- Artist Residency at John Marshall Library
- Franconia Area Rail Projects
- Give your input on the Franconia Road and Commerce Street Study
- Tax Credit Opportunities
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COVID-19 Resources
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First Responder and Safety Resource Fair | |
This Saturday will be the First Responder & Safety Resource Fair! The fair is an opportunity for people with disabilities and their loved ones to practice emergency situations with real police officers, firefighters, EMTs and others. The fair is open to anyone with any disability, regardless of where they live, and is free for all attendees. | |
Franconia Nights Summer Entertainment Series | |
I am happy to share that Franconia Nights are back! Starting Wednesday, July 5th, at the Leonadus K. Plenty Amphitheater in Franconia Park. The annual summer entertainment series will kick off featuring performers such as the Natyabhoomi School of Dance, Chuck Brown Band, the Nighthawks, and many more. This is the perfect occasion to bring your loved ones, sit back, and enjoy the night! I hope to see you there! | |
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My office successfully delivered over 300 pounds of food to ECHO a couple of weeks ago! We were so moved by the amount of food donated that we have decided to continue to accept donations at my office. If you have non-perishable items that you wish to donate, please drop them off at my office. Let's continue to help lower food insecurity in our district!
More information: https://www.echo-inc.org/
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Artist Residency at John Marshall Library | |
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Get to know your community through an artist residency! Artist, Suzy Scollon, will lead participants in a free storytelling through ceramic tiles program. Swap stories with another participant and then transfer the story elements into a ceramic tile. The tiles and stories will be displayed in the library for one month. The program is free, and this is the last session.
Register here: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/10644134
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Franconia Area Rail Projects | |
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Join the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority throughout the month of June to learn about the Franconia to Lorton Third Track and the Franconia-Springfield Bypass projects. They will be hosting two pop-up events and a Virtual Public Information Meeting.
Franconia to Lorton Third Track will add approximately 6 miles of mainline third track from Franconia to Lorton, creating a continuous third track corridor between Alexandria and Lorton.
Franconia-Springfield Bypass, located just south of Franconia-Springfield station, is a rail bridge that will allow passenger trains to crossover to serve stations on the west side of the rail corridor and will reduce congestion for freight and passenger trains on the remaining two rail tracks.
Pop-Up Events:
Franconia VRE Station
6880 Frontier Dr, Springfield, VA 22150
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Lorton Library
9520 Richmond Hwy, Lorton, VA 22079
Saturday, June 10, 2023
10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Virtual Public Meeting
Monday, June 12, 2023,
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Click here to register
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Give your input on the Franconia Road and Commerce Street Study | |
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The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking feedback on a STARS (Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions) study assessing potential safety and operational improvements for a half-mile of Franconia Road between Backlick Road and Commerce Street/Loisdale Road, and for a half-mile of Commerce Street between Amherst Avenue and Franconia Road.
The study is assessing existing traffic and safety conditions in the two corridors, including several congestion issues along Franconia Road related to the I-95 interchange.
VDOT invites residents and travelers to take an online survey through June 15. This feedback will be used to help potential safety and operational alternatives that will be evaluated and presented during another opportunity for public comment scheduled this winter.
The survey and additional study information are available at virginiadot.org/FranconiaSTARS. Comments may also be sent to meetingcomments@vdot.virginia.gov or to Mr. Minwoo Ha, P.E., Virginia Department of Transportation, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030.
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Did you know that the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes a wide array of tax credits and rebates for things like electric vehicles, solar panels, appliances, and new doors and windows?
If you're in the market for an electric vehicle, you can receive a tax credit for $7,500 on qualifying vehicles. Solar panels, peripherals, and battery storage are eligible for a 30% tax credit. Tax credits are also available for heat pumps, heat pump water heaters and weatherization. Beginning in early 2024, there will also be up-front rebates on those and other home upgrades for qualifying low- and moderate-income households.
For more information, see this list of resources curated by the Fairfax County chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby. The group is also available to provide presentations on this topic to groups. Please reach out to fairfax.va@citizensclimatelobby.org to discuss a presentation.
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Fairfax County COVID-19 Resources | |
Thank you for the opportunity to serve. | |
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Rodney L. Lusk
Franconia District Supervisor
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