Sunday, May 20, 2012
Latest McLean News
Good Morning McLean, Great McLean Day. Thousands gather in Lewinsville Park to celebrate family, community. Community Center Holds Election, Keeps Vote Secret. McLean Community Center releases to release vote information to voters. Where the Jobs Are. Fairfax county government job openings-public health nurses, social workers supervisor and more. McLean's Big News.
Second year board has kept votes secret
Two incumbents, a newcomer and two students have won seats on the McLean Community Center board. For the second year in a row the Community Center Elections Committee has taken the highly unusual action of refusing to release the vote totals. The winners of the election which was held at McLean Day today were incumbents Susan Bourgeois and Craig Richardson, who ran as a write-in candidate and newcomer Laurelie Wallace. The contests were in the student races where Malika Nimmagadda defeated Craig McKenzie for the McLean High School seat on the board. Drew Armstrong defeated Will Ferrer for the Langley High seat. Robin Walker, head of the Elections Committee, announced only the names of the winners, but kept secret the number of votes they …
Yes, Virginia is hiring
It's Sunday ... it must be the day to peruse the classifieds! But drop the red pen; we'll bring the list of new jobs open in Fairfax County government to you. Need a job for yourself? Your son or daughter? The county has great opportunities. Here are the newest available for the week of May 19, 2012 12-0699 Transportation Section Chief (closes 6/15/2012) Responsible for timely and efficient completion of transportation projects assigned to the section. Performs technical work; assigns, supervises and directs technical work of engineers and technicians in development of multiple complex transportation projects requiring a high degree of technical and administrative competence. Responsible for all aspects of contract administration. To …
News Roundup
In case you missed some of the news around McLean last week: Monday May 14 McLean Project for the Arts Birthday Bash. Hundreds gather to celebrate 50 years of the arts in McLean. New Voter Registration Cards. Half of McLean officially notified of new congressional district. Traffic Alert. Up to 30 minute closings of the Capital Beltway, Dulles Toll Road in Tysons Corner this week. Also deliveries for construction of traction station will disrupt traffic. Tuesday May 15 Parents Stunned by Drinking. McLean parents hear results of youth survey. New Security Director at Madeira. McLean's elite private school hires a new protector of its students and campus. Self-Defense Classes for Women. Fairfax police sponsor classes to help women of all …
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Latest McLean News
Enjoy McLean Day, McLean Day Survival Guide. Everything you need to know to have a great time. Come early and vote. Voter's Guide to McLean Community Center Board Election. Candidates (most of them) Answer Residents Questions. McLean Residents Charged with Offenses. House Hunt. What's for sale around McLean.
Election is May 19 at McLean Day
Update: Will Ferrer, a student candidate running for the McLean Comunity Center Board, has submitted his answers to the three questions submitted by McLean residents and readers. His answers are below. Neither incumbent Susan Bourgeois nor Craig Richardson has responded to questions from McLean residents. Malika Nimmagadda is the only student candidate who has not responded. ORIGINAL STORY: Half of the candidates seeking election to the McLean Community Center board answered the three questions submitted by McLean residents and readers about their views on major issues facing the board. McLean Patch asked you to submit questions to the candidates. We sent your questions to all seven adult and youth candidates last week telling them that …
Friday, May 18, 2012
The view from Richmond
Virginia State Sen. Janet Howell, D-Reston, enthralled members of the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce on Thursday as she recapped this year's tumultuous Virginia legislative session in which she "went viral." “It was a very unfortunate session in so many ways — divisive and rancorous. But I think things are getting better,” she told a breakfast gathering of about 25 business people at J. Gilbert's in downtown McLean. "It was so disappointing for so many reasons. I can imagine the public watching in horror and saying, 'They are turning into Congress,' " she said. The Virginia State Senate had prided itself for not being like gridlocked Congress, she said. Marcus Simon of Ekko Title, said, "It's great that she took time to tell us what …
Latest McLean News
Good Morning McLean, Eyewitness to Stormy Legislature. State senator recounts the tumult in Richmond and how she went viral. The McLean Ear. Colin Powell meets the neighbors. Ex-congressman now in 10th District. Happy Mom. McLean Weekly Crime Report. Attempted burglary. Assorted larcenies in Tysons Corner. Update: Fourth McLean Community Center candidate answers your questions. 12 Noon:Voters Guide to McLean Community Center Board election.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate answered questions in appearance at AOL's Dulles office.
U.S. Senate hopeful Tim Kaine said the federal government should chip in for the Silver Line Phase 2 — but that the commonwealth also needs to pay a bigger share than the $150 million it has promised to ensure it gets built as scheduled. "What we are seeing in Washington is an anti-investment mentality," Kaine (D) told a group at AOL's Dulles headquarters Thursday. He said he worked with the Bush and Obama administrations to get $900 million for the first phase and the next phase has centered on who pays for it. "I believe it is a project of federal significance because it links Dulles with the most important capital city in the world," he said. "But when it comes to the state being a meaningful participant, Virginia has fallen short too. …
Fairfax Water Serves McLean
The debate on whether Falls Church Water should be sold or not is on. Prior to last week's city council meeting where council approved the first reading of an ordinance to sell the water system, a group of citizens protested against the sale of the water company. Those against the sale fear it will mean higher water rates, lost utility jobs that will lead to poorer quality service, and a loss of local accountability over decisions related to the water system. “Water is one of our most precious resources and should not become a commodity to be sold off to the highest bidder,” Ryan Scarborough said in a written statement. “We are not just talking about rates here. A sale would mean that the community would no longer have a real say in how …
A McLean Neighbor
10:45 pm on Saturday, May 19, 2012
This article seems to me to be about 10% informational (vote results) and about 90% of trying to stir up trouble. So the vote numbers will be released tomorrow or Monday....What's the big deal? If there are such compelling reasons on why the vote totals should be released earlier, then at least state those reasons in this article! more ›