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Welcome to the Fairfax County (VA) Federation. We are THE
Association for the County's Homeowner, Civic, and Community
organizations. Join us as we work together on issues that impact all
Fairfax County residents.
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Introducing the nomination committee's recommended slate for
2023-2024 Federation Officers
President: Sridhar Ganesan resident of Hunter Mill District
First Vice President: Tim Thompson resident of Dranesville District
Second Vice President: Larry Green resident of Mt Vernon District District
Treasurer: Jeff Parnes resident of Sully District
Recording Secretary: Carey Campbell resident of Springfield District
Corresponding Secretary: Morgan Jameson resident of Mount Vernon District
Follow this link for brief biographical sketches of the candidates
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Our Annual Federation Picnic
22 June 2023
6:30 PM until last light
If you're planning on attending,
please RSVP by Noon, Thursday, 22 June
Last year our special guest was Jeff McKay, Chair, Board of Supervisors
Video of Jeff presenting the State of Fairfax last year
Be there to help us install our 2023-2024 Federation Officers
Video of Jeff administering the oath of Office to our 2022-2023 Federation Officers
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Coming Up
Federation Inclement Weather Policy
Next Federation Membership Meeting
Thursday, 25 May 2023, 7:30 PM
As always, Federation meetings are open to the public — bring an interested neighbor or another officer from your association.
Topics:
Officer Nominations
Review of Federation Bylaws and Implementing Policies and Procedures
We will be voting on:
This meeting will be held virtually. Dial-in and Login information is provided in the Agenda which will be posted the day of the meeting
at:
Members' Agenda (posted week of meeting)
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The Federation in the Media
Check out references to the Federation in the local media!
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Membership:
- 25 May — Presentation of Federation's Internal Budget and Officer elections
- 22 Jun — State of Fairfax by Board Chair Jeff McKay and Officer installation at our Midsummer's Eve Picnic
- July & August — Summer meetings are usually not held
- 28 Sept — Affordable Housing by Cornerstone
Board:
- 18 May — Virtual
- 15 Jun — Virtual
- 20 Jul — Virtual
- 17 Aug — Virtual
- 21 Sep — Virtual
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Recent Federation Actions
- Budget
- 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 3 November 2022 the Education Committee spoke at a Fairfax County School Board Meeting on ESSER III Spending
- On 8 Sep 2022 the Education Committee sent a a back to School letter to the Fairfax County Public Schools
- On 23 May 2022 the Education Committee sent a letter to Fairfax County Public Schools on how to improve its communication with the broader Fairfax County community
- On 27 Jan 2022 the Federation, based on the Education Committee's concerns, passed a Resolution to the FCPS on the use of technology in Fairfax County Public Schools
- On 5 Oct 2020 the Education Committee sent a lletter to the FCPS regarding significant changes to the admissions process for the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology
- On 12 May 2020 Nancy Trainer spoke to the Fairfax County School Board on the revised FY 2021 FCPS School Budget on behalf of the Education Committee
- On 27 January 2020 Nancy Trainer spoke to the Fairfax County School Board on the Proposed FY 2021 FCPS School Budget on behalf of the Board
- On 20 December 2019 the Federation passed a Resolution regarding Fairfax County Public Schools Strategic Plan
- 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
- Human Services
- Land Use
- Letter to the Fairfax and Prince William county Boards of Supervisors on the Building of Data Centers in the Prince William County Rural Crescent (22 Sep 2022)
- Resolution presented to the county Board of Supervisors on Residential Uses within Airport Noise Contours (23 June 2022) View a video of the testimony here.
- Letter to the county Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission forwarding our resolution on the proposed Agritourism and Related Changes — Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment (22 June 2021)
- Letter to the county Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission forwarding our conclusion that the pending sale of River Farm by the American HorticulturalSociety is potentially detrimental to neighboring communities and to Virginia history (16 March 2021)
- Letter to the county Board of Supervisors forwarding our response to the county's Uncodified Ordinance to Establish Methods to Assure Continuity in Fairfax County Government and Conduct of Board of Supervisors Meetings during the Novel Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) Emergency (16 June 2020)
- Letter to the county Board of Supervisors forwarding our response to the county's Uncodified Ordinance to Establish Methods to Assure Continuity in Fairfax County Government and Conduct of Board of Supervisors Meetings during the Novel Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) Emergency (16 June 2020)
- Letter to Board of Supervisors on Public Testimony (14 April 2020)
- Letter to the county Board of Supervisors forwarding our resolution on Undergrounding Utilities & Communication Lines for their consideration and possible action. (28 Oct 2019)
- 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
- Libraries
- Approved Resolution Regarding Library Audits (2 October 2014)
Public Safety
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
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