Dear Neighbor,
Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Mount Vernon District Supervisor! Our community means everything to me and this past year has been full of energy, challenges, successes and engagement with you. As promised, Team MVD has delivered dramatically increased communications through all media channels. I have followed through on my commitments to you by improving our schools, life-long learning opportunities and our environment; focusing my business knowledge on economic development, revitalization, affordable housing and transportation, while reconnecting residents with each other. There is much, much more to be done in 2019 to bring us fully into the 21st Century and we look forward to working with you to get us there.
Major 2018 accomplishments include:
◾ Embark Comprehensive Plan Amendment, setting the stage for the revitalization of Richmond Highway with public and private investments exceeding $1 Billion.
◾ Reopened Original Mount Vernon High School (OMVHS) to our community and began the master planning to fully reactivate this 1930’s era landmark.
◾ Continued successful renovation and adaptive reuse of the Lorton Prison sites.
◾ Ongoing major capital construction projects, including the new Lorton Community Center, new South County Police Station and Animal Shelter, Mount Vernon RECenter, Lorton, Penn Daw and Woodlawn Fire Stations.
◾ Full funding for our school operations and renovations of six District elementary schools and planning for two others.
◾ Continued working with District committees to reduce airplane noise, traffic congestion, homelessness and crime, as well as to increase public safety, educational opportunities, environmental protection, job growth, access to affordable housing and health care.
I am passionate, determined and engaged in fighting to ensure each and every Mount Vernon neighbor has the opportunity to reach their full potential. TEAM MVD and I are committed to working with you to address your individual concerns, while working proactively with you and others to deliver a better quality of life for all District residents. Continue reading inside to learn about our 2018 accomplishments and our 2019 goals.
Respectfully yours in public service,
Supervisor, Mount Vernon District
2018 Major Accomplishments
Community Connections
◾ Launched integrated District Economic Development Team
◾ Created interactive Embark Richmond Highway Corridor Presentation
◾ Developed new website, increased and improved all communication channels
FY 2019 Budget
◾ Adopted balanced budget and fully funded schools
◾ Increased teacher and police officer funding
◾ Audit Committee efficiency reviews
Public Safety
◾ Conducted the police body camera pilot at the Mount Vernon Station
◾ Completed community design outreach for future South County Police Station and Animal Shelter
◾ Funded 17 new police officers for future station
Transportation & Land Use
◾ Approved Embark Comprehensive Plan Amendment, leading the way for $1B+ investment in transportation and revitalization
◾ Secured $389M in NVTA funding for Richmond Highway widening, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and CSX/Route 1 replacement bridge
◾ Partnered with Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) and FCPS to establish community college classes at OMVHS
◾ Began Lorton 2040 Visioning
◾ Transitioned new Planning Commissioner, Walter Clarke
◾ Implemented short term lodging ordinances
◾ Supported renovation schedules for Stratford Landing ES, Hollin Meadows ES, Waynewood ES, Belle View ES, Newington Forest ES and Silverbrook ES
◾ Oversaw closure of Waste Management CDD Landfill
◾ Improved trails, sidewalks and roads throughout the District
Health & Human Services (HHS)
◾ Established new emergency housing and increased support for victims of domestic violence
◾ Championed additional affordable and workforce housing
◾ Completed community design outreach for new Lorton Community Center
◾ Drove development of North Hill work force housing
◾ Launched Embark Housing Advisory Group
◾ Community School at Whitman MS
Environment and Parks
◾ Created District Environmental Advisory Committee
◾ Hosted first Environment Expo and advocated for stronger County action
◾ Oversaw Fairchild property storm water management design completion
◾ Advocated to decrease airplane noise
◾ Initiated County-wide refocus on natural landscaping practices on County properties
◾ Implemented natural landscaping at Mt. Vernon Governmental Center
Hospitality and Tourism
◾ Launched Workhouse Arts Center Development Team and issued RFI to initiate new Campus investments
◾ Initiated Tourism Task Force
◾ Established Cultural Arts District between Workhouse Arts Center, Town of Occoquan and Occoquan Regional Park
Actively engaged with District residents:
◾ Hosted or sponsored 65 events, plus countless community meetings
◾ Phone calls 13,900+
◾ Emails 30,000+
◾ Meetings 1,100+
2019 Focus
Community Connections
◾ Develop Community Liaison Program
◾ Provide new resident welcome packet
◾ Connecting with more of you
◾ Launch Lorton 2040 Visioning Task Force
◾ Faith community outreach
FY 2020 Budget
◾ Balanced budget with no tax rate increases
◾ Engage in comprehensive County Strategic Planning
◾ Fully support schools
Public Safety
◾ Keep South County Police Station and Animal Shelter on schedule for 2022 opening
◾ Hire 15+ new police officers for new station
Health & Human Services (HHS)
◾ Launch HHS Provider Networking Conference
◾ Keep Lorton Community Center on schedule for 2022 opening
◾ Enhance support for domestic violence victims and families
◾ Adopt recommendations from Embark Housing Committee Report
◾ Support seniors’ independence, development and engagement
Environment and Parks
◾ Advocate for increased County action on environment
◾ Plan Lorton Landfill Park
◾ Laurel Hill/Lorton Station VRE and Mount Vernon Memorial Highway trail connections
◾ Kick off Grist Mill Park master planning
◾ Continue advocating to decrease airplane noise
Hospitality and Tourism
◾ Grow “Destination Mount Vernon” branding
◾ Develop Tourism Task Force strategic plan
◾ Continue activating Workhouse Arts Center Campus
Transportation & Land Use
◾ Support renovation schedules for Hollin Meadows ES, Waynewood ES, Belle View ES, Silverbrook ES, Washington Mill ES and West Potomac HS
◾ Complete Master Planning for OMVHS as a community and education hub
◾ Complete financing and contracting for North Hill work force housing
◾ Complete design and begin Right-of-Way acquisition for the Richmond Highway widening
◾ Continue planning and funding for Corridor revitalization and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
◾ Guide Urban Design Planning for Richmond Highway
◾ Drive trail, sidewalk and road improvements throughout the District
Community Highlights
Help Design the Future of Richmond Highway!
You are invited to join us in creating Urban Design Guidelines for the Richmond Highway Corridor. The urban design guidelines will elaborate on design guidance described in the Embark Comprehensive Plan to include the overall design, appearance, character and function of streets and streetscapes, parks and plazas; the form of buildings and their relationship to streets and public spaces; and, specific information related to street furnishings and other streetscape details. Additional opportunities for providing input on the guidelines will be forthcoming in 2019. Information is available at: http://www.fcrevit.org/richmondhwy/designguides.htm.
Amazon is coming!
The addition of Amazon HQ2 to Northern Virginia’s vibrant economy was based largely on the strength of the work force and the educational opportunities in our region. Fairfax County, and Mount Vernon in particular, will benefit from the 25,000 jobs, the creation of a new Virginia Tech campus, transportation and infrastructure improvements, and an increase in housing demand.
Other project highlights include:
Opening:
◾ Huntington Levee Flood Control and Park – early 2019
◾ Lieber Gate at Fort Belvoir – Spring 2019
◾ Liberty in Lorton – ongoing
Funded and in Planning:
◾ Lorton Volunteer Fire Station renovation – Fall 2020
◾ New Woodlawn Fire Station – 2021
◾ Mount Vernon RECenter Renovation – 2022
◾ Lorton Community Center – 2022
◾ South County Police Station and Animal Shelter – 2022
◾ OMVHS master planning & NOVA partnership – ongoing
◾ New Penn Daw Fire Station
2019 District Events
Are you passionate about your family,
home or community?
If so, come to the 32nd Mount Vernon Town Meeting to listen to and question your local leaders!
When: Saturday, February 2, 2019
Where: Mount Vernon HS, 8515 Old Mount Vernon Rd.
Times: 7:45 – 9:30 am • Exhibit Hall Open 9:30 – 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 morning will be taking a “virtual tour” of the District with your “pilot” Supervisor Dan Storck.
Speakers: Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova, County Executive
Bryan Hill, Mount Vernon District School Board Member and Board Chair
Karen Corbett Sanders, New Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander Col. Michael Greenburg 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 1/28/19.
Engage in Our Community in 2019!
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)
mtvernon@fairfaxcounty.gov
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mountvernon/
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
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