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21 February 2019
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	Fairfax County Volunteer Citizen of the Year Nominations can be submitted from 1 December 2018 until 31 January 2019 Whom will you nominate?
	The Fairfax County Citizen of the Year Award is sponsored by the Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations Each year, a selection committee of county-wide organizations meets to review nominations for the Federation's "Citizen of the Year" and Citation(s) of Merit. The winners are honored at our annual banquet scheduled this year for spring 2019. Both the Citizen of the Year Designation and Citation(s) of Merit recognize and honor those citizens whose voluntary contributions of time and talent have resulted in major accomplishments that have enhanced the quality of life for citizens of Fairfax County.
	The Nomination form is available online and in RTF format. The 2018 Nomination period is from 1 December 2018 to 31 January 2019 We thank those who honor their fellow citizens by nominating them for consideration.

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Coming Up Federation Inclement Weather Policy The 17 January 2019 meeting has been canceled due to inclement weather Next Federation Membership Meeting Thursday, 17 January 2019, 7:30 PM The membership meeting this Thursday 17th at Mason Government Center has a very intriguing topic -- the hazards, help, and health impacts of salting our roads in winter conditions. You gotta see what Will Isenberg (from Va. Dept. of Environmental Quality in Richmond) shows in his presentation. Wow, who would have thought so much effort and technology is involved. (Recall we submitted to our Fairfax Delegation and Supervisors our Legislative Issue 19C02 Roadway Salt and Fertilizer.) The General Assembly is in full swing and the Senate has already passed (26 - 14) a significant issue that the Federation last month sent them a Resolution on - Ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. So, in the vein of "how are our Issues doing in Richmond?", Committee Chairs will report on the status of our 2019 Federation Legislative Issues that you approved last November. Come hear the news that we are heard and may have some Issues successfully pass both chambers. The meeting agenda can be opened from here and the minutes for approval vote from the December meeting are here. As always, Federation meetings are open to the public - bring an interested neighbor or another officer in your association. Topic: Environment The Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Association will focus on Environment Presentation Topics Solar Freedom legislation - Ivy Main, Renewable Energy Chair, Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club Salt Management Strategy (SaMS) Development - William Isenberg, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Office of Watershed Programs and Office of Ecology, will discuss Environmental and Economic Impacts of Over-Salting and How You Can Make a Difference - the Northern Virginia Salt Management Strategy (SaMS) and how Homeowner Associations can protect the environment and stay safe. at: Mason Governmental Center, Main Community Room 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 Members' Agenda (posted week of meeting) Previous Month's Draft Member Meeting Minutes for Approval Next Federation Board Meeting Thursday, 24 January 2019, at 7:30 p.m. Dunn Loring Center, Room 108 (Entrance 2) 2334 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring, VA 22027 Draft minutes of previous Board meeting Board Agenda (posted week of meeting)

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Future Meetings Membership: 21 February - Enforcement of Short Term Lodging (AirBnB and its ilk) regulations - Braddock Hall 28 March - 2020 Fairfax County and Public Schools Budgets 18 April - TBD Board: 28 February - West Springfield Government Center 21 March - 2020 Fairfax County and Public Schools Budgets 25 April - TBD

Approved Federation Actions

• Budget
• Recommend that the BOS contract for a management consultant to conduct or participate in the "lines of business reviews" (28 May 2015)
• Testimony to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on the Fairfax County FY 15 Budget (8 April 14) Video Handout
• Approved FY 2015 Budget Resolutions
• Approved FY 2014 Budget Resolution
• Video of Testimony to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on the Fairfax County FY 13 Budget (10 April 12)
• Testimony to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on the Fairfax County FY 13 Budget (10 April 12)
• Approved FY 2013 Budget Resolution
  Supporting appendices can be found on our Budget Committee Page
• Approved FY 2012 Budget Resolution
• Video of Testimony to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on the Fairfax County FY 11 Budget (7 April 10)
• Testimony to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on the Fairfax County FY 11 Budget (7 April 10)
• Executive Summary of Federation Fairfax County FY 11 Budget Resolution
• Resolution on Fairfax County FY 11 budget
• Video of Fairfax County FY 10 Budget Testimony
• Video of Fairfax County FY 09 Budget Testimony - Testimony starts 3:19 into video
• Citizen Association Services

• The Federation collaborated with the County in putting on a Open Forum the Commonwealth's Association Complaint Procedure requirements at the County Government Center. (31 July 2012)
• Education

• On 29 January 2018 Nancy Trainer spoke to the Fairfax County School Board on the Proposed FY 2019 FCPS School Budget on behalf of the Board
• On 30 January 2017 Nancy Trainer spoke to the Fairfax County School Board on the Proposed FY 2018 FCPS School Budget on behalf of the Board
• On 28 January 2016 Ed Saperstein spoke to the Fairfax County School Board on the Proposed FY 2017 FCPS School Budget on behalf of the Education Committee
• The membership approved a Resolution on Advanced Academic Program on 17 Sep 2015
• Letter to FCPS Board on the Fairfax County Public Schools Long Range Strategic Plan (26 Jan 15 )
• Testimony to FCPS Board on the preliminary FCPS FY16 Budget (19 Jan 15 )
• Verbal testimony to FCPS Board on the Superintendents Proposed FCPS FY13 Budget speaking for the Federation's Education Committee (15 May 2012)
• Verbal testimony to FCPS Board on the Superintendents Proposed FCPS FY13 Budget speaking for the Federation's Executive Committee (30 Jan 2012)
• Testimony to FCPS Board on the Advertised FCPS FY12 Budget (17 May 11)
• Testimony to FCPS Board on the Superintendent's Proposed FCPS FY12 Budget (24 Jan 11)
• Letter to Governor McDonnell to urge that the Local Composite Index (LCI) for the distribution of funds to the state's school districts be recalculated this year according to the normal two-year schedule, and not delayed by a year (7 Feb 10) (formal version as transmitted)
• Testimony to FCPS Board FY08 Budget (01/29/07)
• Provided testimony on the FCPS Superintendents' Proposed 2010 Budget, Verbal and Written

• Environment

• Resolution on Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (6/22/2018)
• Resolution to Stop Cankerworm Spraying (11/20/2014)
• Resolution on Stormwater Utility (3/31/05)
• Human Services

• Resolution on Affordable Housing (3/31/05)
• Land Use

• Resolution concerning Proffers (18 Feb 16)
• Resolution concerning rezoning from R to PDH for the purpose of increasing density (15 Dec 11)
• Resolution on Daytime Noise Limits (17 Dec 09)
• Resolution on Operation of Farm Wineries (17 Dec 09)
• Testimony to the Fairfax County Planning Commission presenting our position on the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment Regarding Residential Temporary Storage Containers (10 July 2007)
• Letter to FC Board of Supervisors regarding Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to allow waiver of residential minimum lot width requirement(02/26/07)
• Resolution on Countywide Parking Restrictions (12/21/06)
• Resolution on Army's Preferred BRAC Alternative for Fort Belvoir (10/19/06)
• Legislation

• Video of Federation 2014 Legislative Program Testimony (4 Jan 2014)
• Video of Federation 2012 Legislative Program Testimony (7 Jan 2012)
• Federation 2012 Legislative Program (17 Nov 11)
• Federation 2011 Legislative Testimony (8 Jan 11)
• Federation 2011 Legislative Program (21 Oct 10)
• Video of presentation to Fairfax County Legislative Delegation of the Federation 2010 Legislative Program (9 Jan 10)
• Testimony to Fairfax County Legislative Delegation presenting the Federation 2010 Legislative Program (9 Jan 10)
• Federation 2010 Legislative Program (15 Oct 09)
• Video of Federation 2009 Legislative Program Testimony (10 Jan 09)
• Federation 2009 Legislative Program (18 Dec 08)
• Libraries

• Approved Resolution Regarding Library Strategic Plan (15 May 2014)
• Approved Resolution Regarding Library Audits (2 October 2014)
• Transportation

• Input to VDOT on the proposed I-66 Inside Beltway Multi-Modal Improvements (30 Jun 2015)
• Testimony on the I-66 Outside Beltway Environment Impact Statement (28 May 2015)
• Resolution asking for funding of Phase 2 study of transportation along the Route 1 corridor (20 Nov 2014)
• Resolution supporting the 2014 Transportation Bond Referendum (16 Oct 2014)
• Letter to the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority on Transaction 2040 (28 April 2011)

Around the County

• Flint Webb, Environment Comm. Chair, recognized for his service on the Metropolitan Washington Air Quality Committee, Technical Advisory Committee from 2005-2008
• Inside Scoop-VA Tyson's Corner Task Force Video former Federation President John Jennison and Fairfax Chamber of Commerce President Bill Lecos
• January 2007 presentation to the Federation by Dr. Richard Moniuszko, Deputy Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools, and Deirdre McLaughlin, Assistant Superintendent for Financial Services: (Slides) (Slides with Notes)
• Environment Quality Advisory Council (EQAC) Reports
• Home Guide to Emergency Preparedness
• Fairfax County Citizen Corps - volunteer to help in emergencies
• Park Authority's Resource Management Plans