What a week! This past seven days were jam-packed with a wide-range of events.
Taken together these events weave a fascinating tapestry that makes Falls Church such a special place. It's an honor to represent you as a City Council member in so many ways.
Sunday started early with the Run for the Schools where 800 people had a great morning. Marybeth Connelly for City Council Campaign sponsored Mile 2 of the run - because I’m running for my second term. I got to hang out with my favorite school mascots and lots of friends.
Later Sunday morning as a guest at the 150th Anniversary and Homecoming of Galloway United Methodist Church I brought greetings from the City. What a beautiful celebration of a spiritual home and community for many families and individuals and I learned some fascinating history! Here’s the Galloway website to learn about their rich history.
Sunday afternoon was the League of Women & VPIS Voters Oxford Debate on the School Bond Referendum. It was packed with interested citizens.I hope you had your questions answered. If it raised even more questions on this important decision send them my way, I’m happy to answer them.
Monday evening was a City Council work session - with a wide-ranging agenda.
Tuesday’s Chamber of Commerce luncheon was another chance to connect with community members, learn about SCORE, a great program that supports small businesses, and share news about school partnerships.
Wednesday afternoon Governor Terry McAuliffe visited Falls Church to launch the I-66 Commuter Choice program. Many local and regional VIPS joined us for the ribbon cutting. Afterwards the Governor along with Secretary of Transportation Aubrey Lane and state officials met with city and school leaders to discuss the possibilities for developing 10 acres of land on the GMHS campus, if the referendum passes. This is part of the City’s ongoing outreach to make sure that we are working with our neighbors to bring great business and amenities to the Upper West Side.
Thursday afternoon was the grand opening of a brand new Falls Church City business - Falls Church Distillers. What a fun place this is going to be to hang out with friends and enjoy their craft spirits and art shows!
Later Thursday night, along with the GMHS Field Hockey and Football teams, I was part of a greeting committee for an Honor Flight of WWII and Korean War Veterans at the Hilton Garden Inn. We gave them a rousing Falls Church welcome!
Friday started with an early meeting of the Budget & Finance Committee, where we heard good news about FY 2017. More on that at Monday’s City Council meeting.
Saturday morning the Concert Across America to End Gun Violence took place at the Farmer’s Market and then we hosted a group of GM students before the Homecoming Dance tonight.
If we add another day to make it 8 - Sunday afternoon: I’m handed out teddy bears at the Teddy Bear 5K for Falls Church-McLean Children’s Center at Pimmit Hills Park
Monday: City Council Meeting.
Tuesday: Chamber of Commerce Mini-Golf Family Fun Night at Jefferson District Park (I’m sponsoring the family-friendly beverages) followed by the Joint PTA Meeting regarding the School Bond Referendum.
Wednesday: Community Issues Forum City Council Candidate Debate at American Legion on N. Oak St.
That's a colorful tapestry that makes up Falls Church!