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DAN STORCKSupervisor Mount Vernon DistrictFairfax County Board

Proudly serving 131,000 Mount Vernon District residents for the last 3 years. Previously represented Mount Vernon on the School Board for 12 years, including 3 terms as Chairman. It is an honor and privilege to represent you.

WINTER 2019

Dear Neighbor,Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Mount Vernon District Supervisor! Our community means everything to me and this past year has been full of energy, challenges, successes and engagement with you. As promised, Team MVD has delivered dramatically increased communications through all media channels. I have followed through on my commitments to you by improving our schools, life-long learning opportunities and our environment; focusing my business knowledge on economic development, revitalization, affordable housing and transportation, while reconnecting residents with each other. There is much, much more to be done in 2019 to bring us fully into the 21st Century and we look forward to working with you to get us there.

Major 2018 accomplishments include:◾◾ Embark Comprehensive Plan Amendment, setting the stage for the revitalization

of Richmond Highway with public and private investments exceeding $1 Billion.◾◾ Reopened Original Mount Vernon High School (OMVHS) to our community and

began the master planning to fully reactivate this 1930’s era landmark.◾◾ Continued successful renovation and adaptive reuse of the Lorton Prison sites.◾◾ Ongoing major capital construction projects, including the new Lorton

Community Center, new South County Police Station and Animal Shelter, Mount Vernon RECenter, Lorton, Penn Daw and Woodlawn Fire Stations.

◾◾ Full funding for our school operations and renovations of six District elementary schools and planning for two others.

◾◾ Continued working with District committees to reduce airplane noise, traffic congestion, homelessness and crime, as well as to increase public safety, educational opportunities, environmental protection, job growth, access to affordable housing and health care.

I am passionate, determined and engaged in fighting to ensure each and every Mount Vernon neighbor has the opportunity to reach their full potential. TEAM MVD and I are committed to working with you to address your individual concerns, while working proactively with you and others to deliver a better quality of life for all District residents. Continue reading inside to learn about our 2018 accomplishments and our 2019 goals.

Respectfully yours in public service,

Supervisor, Mount Vernon District

Connect with us in 2019! #ConnectMVD

TEAM MVDAbdul Shaban, Community Outreach & Human Services Anna Smith, Development & Land Use Christine Morin, Chief of StaffDonna Slaymaker, Office Manager & Public SafetyCamela Speer, Director of CommunicationsSally Kidalov, Transportation & Constituent Services

DID YOU KNOW?For questions regarding FCPS schools, you can connect directly with your Mount Vernon District School Board Member and Board

Chair, Karen Corbett Sanders at klcorbettsan@fcps.edu.

Tour de Mount Vernon

2018 Major Accomplishments COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

◾◾ Launched integrated District Economic Development Team

◾◾ Created interactive Embark Richmond Highway Corridor Presentation

◾◾ Developed new website, increased and improved all communication channels

FY 2019 BUDGET◾◾ Adopted balanced budget and fully

funded schools◾◾ Increased teacher and police

officer funding◾◾ Audit Committee efficiency reviews

PUBLIC SAFETY◾◾ Conducted the police body camera

pilot at the Mount Vernon Station ◾◾ Completed community design

outreach for future South County Police Station and Animal Shelter

◾◾ Funded 17 new police officers for future station

TRANSPORTATION & LAND USE ◾◾ Approved Embark Comprehensive

Plan Amendment, leading the way for $1B+ investment in transportation and revitalization

◾◾ Secured $389M in NVTA funding for Richmond Highway widening, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and CSX/Route 1 replacement bridge

◾◾ Partnered with Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) and FCPS to establish community college classes at OMVHS

◾◾ Began Lorton 2040 Visioning ◾◾ Transitioned new Planning

Commissioner, Walter Clarke◾◾ Implemented short term lodging

ordinances◾◾ Supported renovation schedules

for Stratford Landing ES, Hollin Meadows ES, Waynewood ES, Belle View ES, Newington Forest ES and Silverbrook ES

◾◾ Oversaw closure of Waste Management CDD Landfill

◾◾ Improved trails, sidewalks and roads throughout the District

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (HHS)◾◾ Established new emergency housing

and increased support for victims of domestic violence

◾◾ Championed additional affordable and workforce housing

◾◾ Completed community design outreach for new Lorton Community Center

◾◾ Drove development of North Hill work force housing

◾◾ Launched Embark Housing Advisory Group

◾◾ Community School at Whitman MS

ENVIRONMENT AND PARKS◾◾ Created District Environmental

Advisory Committee◾◾ Hosted first Environment Expo

and advocated for stronger County action

◾◾ Oversaw Fairchild property storm water management design completion

◾◾ Advocated to decrease airplane noise ◾◾ Initiated County-wide refocus on

natural landscaping practices on County properties

◾◾ Implemented natural landscaping at Mt. Vernon Governmental Center

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM◾◾ Launched Workhouse Arts Center

Development Team and issued RFI to initiate new Campus investments

◾◾ Initiated Tourism Task Force◾◾ Established Cultural Arts District

between Workhouse Arts Center, Town of Occoquan and Occoquan Regional Park

ACTIVELY ENGAGED WITH DISTRICT RESIDENTS:

◾◾ Hosted or sponsored 65 events, plus countless community meetings

◾◾ Phone calls 13,900+◾◾ Emails 30,000+ ◾◾ Meetings 1,100+

2019 FocusCOMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

◾ Develop Community Liaison Program ◾ Provide new resident welcome packet ◾ Connecting with more of you ◾ Launch Lorton 2040 Visioning Task Force ◾ Faith community outreach

FY 2020 BUDGET ◾ Balanced budget with no tax rate increases

◾ Engage in comprehensive County Strategic Planning

◾ Fully support schools

PUBLIC SAFETY ◾ Keep South County Police Station and Animal Shelter on schedule for 2022 opening

◾ Hire 15+ new police officers for new station

TRANSPORTATION & LAND USE ◾ Support renovation schedules for Hollin Meadows ES, Waynewood ES, Belle View ES, Silverbrook ES, Washington Mill ES and West Potomac HS

◾ Complete Master Planning for OMVHS as a community and education hub

◾ Complete financing and contracting for North Hill work force housing

◾ Complete design and begin Right-of-Way acquisition for the Richmond Highway widening

◾ Continue planning and funding for Corridor revitalization and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

◾ Guide Urban Design Planning for Richmond Highway

◾ Drive trail, sidewalk and road improvements throughout the District

Environment Expo

South County Police Station and Animal Shelter

Community Schools

Community HighlightsHELP DESIGN THE FUTURE OF RICHMOND HIGHWAY!You are invited to join us in creating Urban Design Guidelines for the Richmond Highway Corridor. The urban design guidelines will elaborate on design guidance described in the Embark Comprehensive Plan to include the overall design, appearance, character and function of streets and streetscapes, parks and plazas; the form of buildings and their relationship to streets and public spaces; and, specific information related to street furnishings and other streetscape details. Additional opportunities for providing input on the guidelines will be forthcoming in 2019.  Information is available at: http://www.fcrevit.org/richmondhwy/designguides.htm.

AMAZON IS COMING!The addition of Amazon HQ2 to Northern Virginia’s vibrant economy was based largely on the strength of the work force and the educational opportunities in our region. Fairfax County, and Mount Vernon in particular,

will benefit from the 25,000 jobs, the creation of a new Virginia Tech campus, transportation and infrastructure improvements, and an increase in housing demand.

Other project highlights include:

OPENING:◾◾ Huntington Levee Flood Control

and Park – early 2019◾◾ Lieber Gate at Fort Belvoir –

Spring 2019◾◾ Liberty in Lorton – ongoing

FUNDED AND IN PLANNING:◾◾ Lorton Volunteer Fire Station

renovation – Fall 2020◾◾ New Woodlawn Fire Station – 2021◾◾ Mount Vernon RECenter

Renovation – 2022◾◾ Lorton Community Center – 2022◾◾ South County Police Station and

Animal Shelter – 2022◾◾ OMVHS master planning & NOVA

partnership – ongoing◾◾ New Penn Daw Fire Station

2019 District EventsJan. 1 First Hike

Feb. 2 Town Meeting

Feb. District County Budget Forums

Mar. 5 Board Authorizes Maximum Real Estate Tax Rate for FY 2020

Mar. 8 Tax Relief Forum

Mar. 9 Teen Job Fair at Mount Vernon HS

Mar. 24 Ides of Bark Dog Festival

April Rabies Clinic

Apr. 6 Teen Job Fair at South County HS

Apr. 13 Potomac River Watershed Cleanup

May 7 Board Adopts FY 2020 Budget

Summer Senior Safety Summit

Summer Mount Vernon Nights Summer Concert Series

June 29 Workhouse Arts Center Fireworks

August Deer Management Meeting

August Workhouse Brewfest

August HHS Provider Networking Conference

Aug. 6 National Night Out

Fall OAR Job Fair

Sept. 18 Boards, Authorities and Commissions District Representatives Meeting

Oct. 5 Tour de Mount Vernon

Nov. 16 Environment Expo

Dec. 5 Holiday Open House

Penn Daw Rendering

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) ◾ Launch HHS Provider Networking Conference

◾ Keep Lorton Community Center on schedule for 2022 opening

◾ Enhance support for domestic violence victims and families

◾ Adopt recommendations from Embark Housing Committee Report

◾ Support seniors’ independence, development and engagement

ENVIRONMENT AND PARKS ◾ Advocate for increased County action on environment

◾ Plan Lorton Landfill Park ◾ Laurel Hill/Lorton Station VRE and Mount Vernon Memorial Highway trail connections

◾ Kick off Grist Mill Park master planning ◾ Continue advocating to decrease airplane noise

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM ◾ Grow “Destination Mount Vernon” branding

◾ Develop Tourism Task Force strategic plan ◾ Continue activating Workhouse Arts Center Campus

Urban Design Workshop

Contact Us! We’re Here to Help!STAY CONNECTEDMount Vernon Governmental Center2511 Parkers LaneMount Vernon, VA 22306703-780-7518 (TTY 711) 703-780-1491 (fax)mtvernon@fairfaxcounty.govhttp://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mountvernon/

OFFICE HOURSMonday - Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Thursday: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pmSecond Saturday Each Month:Lorton Library: 9:00 am – 11:30 amMV District Office: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pmWalk-ins and by appointment

Community Use Rooms AvailableTo reserve: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mountvernon/community-meeting-rooms

¿no hablas inglés? yeong-eoleul malhaji anh-a? Go to https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mountvernon/mount-vernon-town-meeting to view this flyer in multiple languages.

Must be delivered by January 31, 2018

Meet your Supervisor and many county, state and federal leaders.Have your questions answered, learn about issues important to you, connect with county agencies and service providers and mingle with your neighbors. The highlight of the morning will be taking a “virtual tour” of the District with your “pilot” Supervisor Dan Storck.

Speakers: Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova, County Executive Bryan Hill, Mount Vernon District School Board Member and Board Chair Karen Corbett Sanders, New Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander Col. Michael Greenburg and other community leaders.

To request reasonable ADA accommodations or language translation services, call the Mount Vernon District Office, 703-780-7518 or TTY 711 on or before 1/28/19.

Engage in Our Community in 2019!

Are you passionate about your family, home or community?If so, come to the 32nd Mount Vernon Town Meeting to listen to and question your local leaders!When: Saturday, February 2, 2019

Where: Mount Vernon HS, 8515 Old Mount Vernon Rd.

Times: 7:45 – 9:30 am • Exhibit Hall Open 9:30 – noon • Program: Speakers, Audience Q&A’s and Virtual Tour

PRST STDU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDPERMIT NO. 722MERRIFIELD, VA

Supervisor Dan StorckMount Vernon District Fairfax County Board of Supervisors2511 Parkers LaneMount Vernon, VA 22306

Must be delivered by January 31, 2019.