We took a break from housing this week and dove into something that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves: bus service in Falls Church and across Northern Virginia. I know many of us are not regular bus riders – I am not either. But this week, I challenged myself […]
Did you know that it’s National #WeekWithoutDriving? Every October 1-8, this is an opportunity to rethink how we get around and better understand the experiences of people who rely on public transit and other transportation options – whether it’s due to a disability, the cost of owning a car, or […]
Tuesday night’s Council work session went a little longer than planned, finishing at 1 am. I mention that not to suggest that staying late is somehow a measure of good government – it isn’t – but because sometimes the public doesn’t get to see just how much discussion happens before […]
A lot is happening in the Little City this weekend: City Council took an important step on Virginia Village and affordable housing. Due to procurement rules, I’m limited in what I can share, but I’ll provide context on where we are in the process and what you can expect next. […]
Our last City Council meeting of the summer was a long one. While actual business on the agenda was light – it was City Manager Wyatt Shields’ final meeting, plus we received extensive public comment and the quarterly deep dive on capital projects is always interesting. Read on for highlights […]
It’s been a big week in the Little City after our 3 week summer recess: welcoming Seth, celebrating Wyatt, and talking taxes. If you have school-age kids, I hope they’ve had a great first week back in school. On Monday night, City Council unanimously voted to appoint Seth Hendler-Voss as […]
Good afternoon, everyone. Since I’m the first one up, I want to make sure I take the opportunity to welcome everyone and recognize all the VIPs who have joined us – electeds, former electeds, former employees, and friends from all over the region. I’ve likely missed some others, because Wyatt has made a lot of […]
I hope you’re having great summers. These posts have been on a bit of a hiatus while the work has continued. We had a mini break for the July 4th holiday and have been back in session the past few weeks, with one final meeting next Monday night, July 27 […]
With the July 4th holiday next week, I’ve been thinking about our country’s upcoming 250th anniversary and the choices that shape a community. Milestones like these invite us to celebrate the past and also ask what we’re leaving for the next generation. That question was on my mind throughout Monday […]
First, I want to thank staff. You all deserve tremendous credit for the work that brought us here tonight. Thank you. Last fall, you laid out an ambitious and transparent process for how this would unfold. You have spent months listening to residents, accurately capturing feedback from across the city, and continuously refining both the […]
Happy Juneteenth! I went back to my posts from June 2020, when we first recognized Juneteenth in Falls Church. June 2020 feels like lifetimes ago for many reasons. It was a good reminder of the social justice awakening that swept across our country and the energy and conviction we all […]
This week’s post will be shorter than usual. Our City Council meeting touched on two issues that will shape Falls Church for years to come: how we create more affordable housing and how decisions made in Richmond affect our community. Having just returned from a quick trip to Richmond, this […]