Dear Neighbor,

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2017 in the Mount Vernon District brought many exciting changes and interesting challenges. While improving our quality of life and revitalizing our community, we have been focused on advocating for and delivering great schools, public safety improvements and increased community engagement. I believe it is important to protect our environment, while working to develop jobs, ease your commute, increase transit options and create connected, walkable, friendly communities. We want our residents to develop their unique talents, raise their families and fulfill their aspirations, while enjoying the Mount Vernon community.

TEAM Mount Vernon (your Mount Vernon District staff) is a diverse and dedicated group committed to making a positive difference for you. Each day we strive to provide outstanding constituent service, including answering your phone calls on the first ring, returning calls and emails within two working days, and sending out regular communications. Here are some ways our office can help you:

◾Connecting you with the right County services.

◾Sharing information about issues in your community.

◾Communicating meetings and events happening near you.

◾Answering questions about property zoning and maintenance.

Our TEAM’s 2018 focus will remain on increasing private investment to complement the hundreds of millions of dollars in public investments being made to further revitalize and grow our District. The Richmond Highway Corridor revitalization, eight school renovations, new parks, environmental improvements and the redevelopment of the Original Mount Vernon High School continue to be top priorities for the District, with new public projects like the Lorton Community Center and the South County Police Station and Animal Shelter in their planning stages.

Also new in 2018, be sure to check out our recently launched modern County and District website! This greatly enhanced communication tool will provide community calendars, event postings, information on constituent issues, project status updates and much more!

 

Respectfully yours in public service,

Supervisor, Mount Vernon District

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

 

JOIN US! See what the heck is going on!
31^st ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Saturday, February 3, 2018 • Mount Vernon High School

 

2017 Major Accomplishments

Original Mount Vernon High School open and master planning started.

• New Fire Marshal Office
• New School Student Registration Office
• Gymnasium open with organized youth activities
• Community Steering Committee established to drive renewal

Police Body Camera Pilot Program approved for Mount Vernon District Station.

One Fairfax to promote social equity launched.

Northern Virginia Cultural Arts District established around the Workhouse Arts Center.

Fairfax County’s 275th Anniversary celebrated.

First lease under the new Resident Curator Program at the Lorton Stempson House.

Major new redevelopment projects started, including: Lorton’s Liberty, Huntington Club, Novus Kings Crossing and Riverside Apartments.

Multiple transportation initiatives achieved:

• Comprehensive Plan language draft completed to enable future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Metrorail on the Richmond Highway Corridor
• Richmond Highway widening from Jeff Todd Way to Telegraph Road
• Lorton Road and Workhouse Way widenings completedDistrict Domestic Violence Committee established to open a local shelter, while increasing awareness and support systems.

South Flow Alliance created to advocate for and secure decreased airplane noise.

Lorton Community Center and South County Police Station and Animal Shelter Community Steering Committees established.

Covanta Fairfax Energy-from-Waste Facility reopened with improved safety features and an enhanced public communication plan.

District events sponsored and organized:

• 30th Annual Town Meeting
• County Budget Forums
• 2^nd Ides of Bark Dog Festival
• Teen Job Fair South County HS
• Taste of Mount Vernon
• Mount Vernon Nights Summer Concert Series
• Public Safety Forums with Police Chief and Sheriff
• Senior Safety Summit
• Embark Richmond Highway Community Meetings
• District Development Forum with NVAR
• 2^nd Annual Community Walk
• 2^nd Annual Tour de Mount Vernon Community Bike Ride
• Holiday Open House

Active engagement with District residents:

• Phone calls 12,500+
• Emails 25,000+
• Meetings 850+

2018 Focus

INCREASED CONNECTIONS

• Initiate integrated District Economic Development Team
• Develop Community Liaison Program
• Develop new website to be more constituent friendly
• Enhance customer relationship management (CRM) tools
• Provide new resident welcome packet

BALANCED FY2019 BUDGET

• Increase teacher and police officer funding
• Secure savings from line item business reviews
• Audit Committee efficiency reviews

PUBLIC SAFETY

• Implement police body camera pilot at Mount Vernon Station and assess results
• Keep new South County Police Station on schedule for 2021 opening
• Hire 15 new police officers for new station

TRANSPORTATION & LAND USE

• Develop Lorton vision
• Collaborate with regional partners on George Washington Parkway safety study
• Transition new Planning Commissioner
• Implement short term rental ordinances
• Support renovation schedules for Stratford Landing ES, Hollin Meadows ES, Waynewood ES, Belle View ES, Newington Forest ES and Silverbrook ES
• Improve I-95 commute by initiating 3 major railway improvements
• Drive development schedules for Original MVHS, ESI CDD Landfill closing, North Hill work force housing, Richmond Highway Corridor revitalization and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
• Improve trails, sidewalks and roads throughout the District

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (HHS)

• Establish local emergency housing and increase support for victims of domestic violence
• Champion additional affordable and workforce housing
• Host Corridor HHS Collaboration Conference
• Enhance seniors’ independence, development and engagement

ENVIRONMENT AND PARKS

• Engage District Environmental Advisory Committee
• Fairchild property storm water management design completion
• Advocate for MWAA Working Group recommendations to FAA to decrease airplane noise

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

• Grow “Destination Mount Vernon” branding
• Initiate Cultural Corridor & Cultural Arts District task force

Community Project Highlights

Liberty – Transformation of the Lorton Prison is well underway, with luxury apartments available for rent, townhouses and single-family home sites available for sale, and several amenities already open. This unique former prison complex is being rejuvenated into a vibrant urban village with residences, workplaces, shopping and green space. When complete, the development will include 165 historic apartments, 157 townhomes, 24 single-family homes, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, and more than 110,000 square feet of shops, restaurants and offices. Liberty is scheduled for completion in 2019.

Richmond Highway Widening – The next major roadway improvement in the District, Richmond Highway from Jeff Todd Way to Napper Road, is in

its early planning stages. This three mile project will widen the road from four lanes to six, as well as provide separate bicycle and pedestrian accommodations on both sides of the highway. The project will also preserve the median width necessary to accommodate future planned Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) for dedicated bus-only lanes. A third public information meeting will be held in Spring 2018 and construction is scheduled to begin in Spring 2023.

Other project highlights include:

OPENING:

• Lieber Gate at Fort Belvoir – July 2018
• Backlick Road Railway Bridge
• – Fall 2018
• Huntington Levee Flood Control and Park – 2019
• Lorton Volunteer Fire Station renovation – early 2020

CLOSING:

• EnviroSolutions, Inc. (ESI) CDD landfill – stops accepting debris Fall 2018

PLANNING:

• Woodlawn Fire Station
• Penn Daw Fire Station
• Original Mount Vernon High School master planning public engagement
• Lorton Community Center for youth, seniors and the Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC)
• South County Police Station and Animal Shelter

2018 District Events

Feb. 3       Town Meeting

Feb. 7       District Forum on County Budget

March        Development Forum

Mar. 6       Board Authorizes Maximum Real Estate Tax Rate for FY2019

Mar. 18      Ides of Bark Dog Festival

Mar. 13/15 Tax Relief Forum

Mar. 17      Teen Job Fair at South County HS

Apr. 14      Teen Job Fair at Mount Vernon HS

Apr. 29      Rabies Clinic

Spring       District Boards, Authorities and Commissions Representatives Meeting

Spring       Community Walk

Spring       Trash Clean Up Day

May 24      Board Adopts FY2019 Budget

Summer    Senior Safety Summit

Summer    Mount Vernon Nights Summer Concert Series

June 30     Workhouse Arts Center Fireworks

August      Deer Management Meeting

Aug. 4       Workhouse Brewfest

Aug. 7       National Night Out

Oct. 27      Tour de Mount Vernon

Dec. 6       Holiday Open House

Join Us for the 31^st Mount Vernon Town Meeting!

When: Saturday, February 3, 2018

Where: Mount Vernon High School, 8515 Old Mount Vernon Rd., Alexandria, VA 22309

Times: 7:45 am – 9:30 am • Exhibit Hall Open

            9:30 am – noon • Program: Speakers, Audience Q&A’s and Virtual Tour

Meet your Supervisor and many county, state and federal leaders. Have your questions answered, learn about issues important to you, connect with county agencies and service providers and mingle with your neighbors. The highlight of the meeting will be taking a “virtual flying tour” of the changes in the District in the past year, with your “pilot” Supervisor Storck.

Speakers: Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova, New County Executive Bryan Hill, Mount Vernon District School Board Member Karen Corbett Sanders and New Superintendent of Schools Scott Brabrand and other community leaders.

To request reasonable ADA accommodations or language translation services, call the Mount Vernon District Office, 703-780-7518 or TTY 711 on or before 1/29/18.

Engage in Our Community in 2018!

 

Contact Us!  We’re Here to Help!

STAY CONNECTED

Mount Vernon Governmental Center
2511 Parkers Lane
Mount Vernon, VA 22306 703-780-7518 (TTY 711), 703-780-1491 (fax)

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Thursday: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Second Saturday Each Month:
Lorton Library: 9:00 am – 11:30 am
MV District Office: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Walk-ins and by appointment

Community Use Rooms Available
To reserve: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ mountvernon/community-meeting-rooms