To the Fairfax County Community,

Today the County flag is raised at half staff to remember our community members who have passed due to COVID-19 and to commemorate former Lee District Supervisor Joe Alexander on the day of his funeral. I wrote a note about him earlier this week.

Unfortunately, I have more sad news to share. Chet McLaren, a member of the Fairfax County Park Authority during its early days, also passed this week. Chet was an active environmentalist and worked throughout his life to protect, preserve, and expand the County's greenspace. He was another giant instrumental in Fairfax County history and will be missed.

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