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	Fairfax County Volunteer Citizen of the Year Nominations can be submitted from 1 December 2020 until 31 January 2021 Whom will you nominate?
	The Fairfax County Citizen of the Year Award is sponsored by the Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations Each year, a selection committee of county-wide organizations meets to review nominations for the Federation's "Citizen of the Year" and Citation(s) of Merit. The winners are honored at a annual banquet. Both the Citizen of the Year Designation and Citation(s) of Merit recognize and honor those citizens whose voluntary contributions of time and talent have resulted in major accomplishments that have enhanced the quality of life for citizens of Fairfax County.
	The Nomination form is available online and in RTF format. The 2020 Nomination period is from 1 December 2020 to 31 January 2021 We thank those who honor their fellow citizens by nominating them for consideration.

2019 Year's COY Banquet has been Postponed until 2021!

COVID-19 Update: Fairfax County government facilities closed to public

As reported by Board of Supervisors Chairman, Jeffrey C. McKay, starting Friday, March 27, at 5 pm, Fairfax County will close all government buildings and facilities to the public, until further notice. The County government remains open for business online, via phone, and by mail. A full list of services that can be done online and by phone is here. This action was needed to protect County employees who continue to work to ensure services for the community.

Coming Up

Federation Inclement Weather Policy

Next Federation Membership Meeting

Note that there will be no December meeting

Next Federation Board Meeting

Thursday, 3 December 2020, at 7:30 p.m.

This meeting will be held virtually. Dial-in and Login information is provided in the Agenda which will be posted the day of the meeting
Draft minutes of previous Board meeting
Board Agenda (posted week of meeting)

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Future Events

Membership

17 December — Virtual
21 January 2021 — Virtual
25 February — Virtual (This is the fourth Thursday versus our usual third Thursday)

Board

3 December — canceled
28 January 2021 — Virtual
18 February — Virtual (This is the third Thursday versus our usual fourth Thursday)

Budget

Approved FY 2021 Revised Budget Letter (23 April 2020)

Approved FY 2021 Budget Letter (28 March 2020)

Approved FY 2020 Budget Resolutions (28 March 2019)

Approved FY 2019 Budget Resolutions (5 April 2018)

Approved FY 2018 Budget Resolutions (17 March 2017)

Approved FY 2017 Budget Resolutions (31 March 2016)

Recommend that the BOS contract for a management consultant to conduct or participate in the "lines of business reviews" (28 May 2015)

Approved FY 2016 Budget Resolutions (19 March 2015)

Testimony to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on the Fairfax County FY 15 Budget (8 April 14) Video Handout (8 April 2014)

Approved FY 2015 Budget Resolutions (27 March 2014)

Approved FY 2014 Budget Resolution (28 March 2013)

Video of Testimony to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on the Fairfax County FY 13 Budget (10 April 12)

Testimony to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on the Fairfax County FY 13 Budget (10 April 12)

Approved FY 2013 Budget Resolution (22 March 2012)

Approved FY 2012 Budget Resolution (24 March 2011)

Video of Testimony to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on the Fairfax County FY 11 Budget (7 April 10)

Testimony to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on the Fairfax County FY 11 Budget (7 April 10)

Executive Summary of Federation Fairfax County FY 11 Budget Resolution

Resolution on Fairfax County FY 11 budget

Video of Fairfax County FY 10 Budget Testimony

Video of Fairfax County FY 09 Budget Testimony - Testimony starts 3:19 into video

Citizen Association Services

The Federation collaborated with the County in putting on a Open Forum the Commonwealth's Association Complaint Procedure requirements at the County Government Center. (31 July 2012)

Education

On 5 Oct 2020 the Education Committee sent a letter to the FCPS regarding significant changes to the admissions process for the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology
On 12 May 2020 Nancy Trainer spoke to the Fairfax County School Board on the revised FY 2021 FCPS School Budget on behalf of the Education Committee
On 27 January 2020 Nancy Trainer spoke to the Fairfax County School Board on the Proposed FY 2021 FCPS School Budget on behalf of the Board
On 20 December 2019 the Federation passed a Resolution regarding Fairfax County Public Schools Strategic Plan
On 29 January 2018 Nancy Trainer spoke to the Fairfax County School Board on the Proposed FY 2019 FCPS School Budget on behalf of the Board
On 30 January 2017 Nancy Trainer spoke to the Fairfax County School Board on the Proposed FY 2018 FCPS School Budget on behalf of the Board
On 28 January 2016 Ed Saperstein spoke to the Fairfax County School Board on the Proposed FY 2017 FCPS School Budget on behalf of the Education Committee
The membership approved a Resolution on Advanced Academic Program on 17 Sep 2015
Letter to FCPS Board on the Fairfax County Public Schools Long Range Strategic Plan (26 Jan 15 )
Testimony to FCPS Board on the preliminary FCPS FY16 Budget (19 Jan 15 )
Verbal testimony to FCPS Board on the Superintendents Proposed FCPS FY13 Budget speaking for the Federation's Education Committee (15 May 2012)
Verbal testimony to FCPS Board on the Superintendents Proposed FCPS FY13 Budget speaking for the Federation's Executive Committee (30 Jan 2012)
Testimony to FCPS Board on the Advertised FCPS FY12 Budget (17 May 11)
Testimony to FCPS Board on the Superintendent's Proposed FCPS FY12 Budget (24 Jan 11)
Letter to Governor McDonnell to urge that the Local Composite Index (LCI) for the distribution of funds to the state's school districts be recalculated this year according to the normal two-year schedule, and not delayed by a year (7 Feb 10) (formal version as transmitted)
Testimony to FCPS Board FY08 Budget (01/29/07)
Provided testimony on the FCPS Superintendents' Proposed 2010 Budget, Verbal and Written

Environment

Letter to the county Board of Supervisors forwarding our resolution on Undergrounding Utilities & Communication Lines for their consideration and possible action. (10/28/2018)
Resolution on Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (6/22/2018)
Resolution to Stop Cankerworm Spraying (11/20/2014)
Resolution on Stormwater Utility (3/31/05)

Human Services

The Federation sent a letter on Independent Health Compliance Certification for Establishments to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (3 June 2020)

Resolution on Affordable Housing (3/31/05)

Land Use

Letter to the county Board of Supervisors forwarding our response to the county's Uncodified Ordinance to Establish Methods to Assure Continuity in Fairfax County Government and Conduct of Board of Supervisors Meetings during the Novel Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) Emergency (16 June 2020)
Letter to Board of Supervisors on Public Testimony (14 April 2020)
Letter to the county Board of Supervisors forwarding our resolution on Undergrounding Utilities & Communication Lines for their consideration and possible action. (28 Oct 2019)
Resolution concerning Proffers (18 Feb 16)
Resolution concerning rezoning from R to PDH for the purpose of increasing density (15 Dec 11)
Resolution on Daytime Noise Limits (17 Dec 09)
Resolution on Operation of Farm Wineries (17 Dec 09)
Testimony to the Fairfax County Planning Commission presenting our position on the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment Regarding Residential Temporary Storage Containers (10 July 2007)
Letter to FC Board of Supervisors regarding Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment to allow waiver of residential minimum lot width requirement(02/26/07)
Resolution on Countywide Parking Restrictions (12/21/06)
Resolution on Army's Preferred BRAC Alternative for Fort Belvoir (10/19/06)

Legislation

Letter to the county Board of Supervisors forwarding our 2021 Legislative Issues for their consideration and action. (10/28/2020)
Resolution to the membership and county residents endorsing the 2020 Redistricting Commission Amendment to the Virginia Constitution. (10/22/2020)
Letter to the county Board of Supervisors forwarding our 2020 Legislative Issues for their consideration and action. (10/28/2019)
Letter to the county Board of Supervisors forwarding our 2019 Legislative Issues for their consideration and action. (11/08/2018)
Video of Federation 2014 Legislative Program Testimony (4 Jan 2014)

Video of Federation 2012 Legislative Program Testimony (7 Jan 2012)

Federation 2012 Legislative Program (17 Nov 11)

Federation 2011 Legislative Testimony (8 Jan 11)

Federation 2011 Legislative Program (21 Oct 10)

Video of presentation to Fairfax County Legislative Delegation of the Federation 2010 Legislative Program (9 Jan 10)

Testimony to Fairfax County Legislative Delegation presenting the Federation 2010 Legislative Program (9 Jan 10)

Federation 2010 Legislative Program (15 Oct 09)

Video of Federation 2009 Legislative Program Testimony (10 Jan 09)

Federation 2009 Legislative Program (18 Dec 08)

Libraries

Approved Resolution Regarding Library Strategic Plan (15 May 2014)

Approved Resolution Regarding Library Audits (2 October 2014)

Transportation

Input to VDOT on the proposed I-66 Inside Beltway Multi-Modal Improvements (30 Jun 2015)
Testimony on the I-66 Outside Beltway Environment Impact Statement (28 May 2015)
Resolution asking for funding of Phase 2 study of transportation along the Route 1 corridor (20 Nov 2014)
Resolution supporting the 2014 Transportation Bond Referendum (16 Oct 2014)
Letter to the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority on Transaction 2040 (28 April 2011)

Around the County

Flint Webb, Environment Comm. Chair, recognized for his service on the Metropolitan Washington Air Quality Committee, Technical Advisory Committee from 2005-2008

Inside Scoop-VA Tyson's Corner Task Force Video former Federation President John Jennison and Fairfax Chamber of Commerce President Bill Lecos

January 2007 presentation to the Federation by Dr. Richard Moniuszko, Deputy Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools, and Deirdre McLaughlin, Assistant Superintendent for Financial Services: (Slides) (Slides with Notes)

Environment Quality Advisory Council (EQAC) Reports

Home Guide to Emergency Preparedness

Fairfax County Citizen Corps - volunteer to help in emergencies

Park Authority's Resource Management Plans

Coming this Fall! New Website New Emails New Webmaster

Fairfax County Volunteer Citizen of the Year

Nominations can be submitted from 1 December 2020 until 31 January 2021