Updates from Letty – September 27, 2019

Thank you for all the great feedback and questions following the last few posts about scooters, the end of year financial surplus, and library project. If you missed the posts, catch them here and here, and you can still send us your thoughts. We’ll be revisiting these topics in October […]

Updates from Letty – September 20, 2019

I realize I may say this every week, but we had an important meeting with topics for everyone (so this is a lengthier than typical post) – year-end finances, our environment strategy, big capital projects, with updates on the new high school construction and the library. And save the date […]

Updates from Letty – September 13, 2019

We have a big weekend of community events coming up in The Little City. The Falls Church Festival is tomorrow, acclaimed author of Behold the Dreamers Imbolo Mbue will speak at GMHS to kick off Welcoming Week, and the Falls Church Education Foundation‘s annual Run for the Schools is Sunday […]

Updates from Letty – September 6, 2019

And we’re off! Back to school, fall sports and activities, and the beginning of campaign season in Falls Church. Our first City Council work session after our summer recess was jam-packed – we certainly didn’t ease our way back into city business. From walkability improvements to a pilot of motorized […]

Updates from Letty – August 30, 2019

Weekly updates are back from summer vacation! I hope you’ve had a fun summer and are ready for a new season. Your City Council is also back from our summer recess, and we resume our meetings next Tuesday night. For those who have interest in walkability and transportation, the CACT […]

Updates from Letty – July 19, 2019 – last one of the summer!

It’s a scorcher out there! As this heat wave intensifies, it’s always a good reminder to check on your elderly neighbors and keep yourself and pets well hydrated (and off the hot sidewalks!) The first half of our work session was also focused on the severe weather that led to […]

Updates from Letty – July 12, 2019

It’s was a terrifying week for the city and our neighbors. Seeing my own street turn into a river and and photos and videos across the city, I know Monday’s flooding event hit us hard. And many of you are still cleaning up basements and have more work and expenses ahead. The […]

Updates from Letty – June 28, 2019

We’re back in City Hall! This week’s meeting marked our return to a renovated and expanded City Hall after 18 months. Thank you for your patience during construction and supporting a safer, greener, and more accessible building. I thought this week’s topics were a fitting way to kick off our […]

Updates from Letty – June 21, 2019

After 18 months, we unceremoniously wrapped up our last meeting in our temporary digs at the Community Center and return to a renovated City Hall next Monday. Join us as we formally re-open City Hall and dedicate the new Council Chambers and Court Room next Monday night at 6 pm, followed by our […]

Updates from Letty – June 14, 2019

Today is a big day! Besides being the last day of school for FCCPS students, today, at 2 pm, is also the groundbreaking for our new high school. In fact, it’s been a big week: the comprehensive agreement for the West Falls Church project was signed, the new downtown park officially opened, […]

Updates from Letty – June 7, 2019

We have a packed and historic week coming up. If you, too, have school-age kids and are drowning in end of year picnics, field days, recitals, teacher gifts, spring sports that just won’t end … I see you (and offer you a stress reliever below*). And even if you are above water, I hope you find […]

Updates from Letty – May 31, 2019

Thank you for the overwhelming and enthusiastic response to my announcement to run for re-election. I was flattered to be asked so many times to run again, and I have truly appreciated the outpouring of support. In less than a week – we’re nearly done with the required signatures already. The campaign […]