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TextThe Braddock Beacon, May 2011
State Funds GMU Bypass; Supervisor Cook to Lead Community Input
Process
May 2011 - Braddock District will soon receive a significant
transportation improvement. In his just-released six year
transportation plan, Governor Bob McDonnell agreed to provide $15 million
in funding for George Mason University’s proposed “Western Bypass.”
Supervisor Cook is a strong supporter of the bypass and personally
lobbied Transportation Secretary Sean Connaughton to fund the project.
Supervisor Cook is equally committed to insuring that the community is at
the table as the project is designed and constructed. This
section also includes the following articles:
Come
Out Ready to Ride on May 28 for Braddock Bike Day
VDOT
to Repair Guinea Road Bridge: Community Meeting Planned
Driving
through Braddock
The Time Has Come for Local Control of Local Roads
May 2011 - It’s Spring, and that means the grass is already
growing tall on secondary roadways in Fairfax County. VDOT intends to
stick to last year’s schedule of only two or three mowings, even though
six are needed. Tall grass disrupts drivers’ line of sight, creates
safety issues, and reduces property values as our streets look cheap and
in disrepair. In addition, the effects of the last two winters and
limited secondary road repaving, are beginning to be seen. We are not
resigned to this fate, however.
Braddock District Land Use Update
May 2011 - University Mall rezoning application is
approved by Board of Supervisors, and updates on the status of Trinity
Christian School, Song Subdivision, Commonwealth Swim Club and Steamboat
Landing Lane Subdivision are provided.
Board of Supervisors Adopts 2011 Redistricting Plan
May 2011 - At its April 26 meeting, the Board of
Supervisors adopted a redistricting plan that will now be submitted to
the U.S. Attorney General for preclearance. Under state law, however,
redistricting goes into effect immediately and does not wait for the fall
elections.
Braddock District Community Corner
May 2011 - This section is a round-up of community events and
articles of importance to the Braddock District and includes the
following:
Important
Community Events and Updates in the Braddock District
Supervisor
Cook in the Community
Coffee
Connections Coming Soon!
Annandale’s
Dialogues on Diversity Conclude
Free
County Services for Caregivers
Volunteer:
Fairfax CASA Holding Information Session
News Roundup from the Fairfax County Park Authority
May 2011 - This section is a round-up of park and environmental articles
of importance to the Braddock District and includes the
following:
News
Roundup from the Fairfax County Park Authority
Farmers’
Markets Reopen This Month
Invasive
Plant Removal Day May 7
Website Survey 