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Palchik Post Newsletter Jan. 2020Providence District Office <[email protected]> Thu, Jan 30, 2020 at 10:04 AMReply-To: [email protected]: [email protected]
Volume I | January 2020
Meet Providence District Supervisor Dalia A. PalchikDear Providence Residents,
I am honored to serve as your new Providence District Supervisor. Over thelast month, I have enjoyed hearing from members of the community onissues that affect their daily lives and I want to know how I can help. I havelistened to constituents at our Open House and have had conversations withtransportation experts, educators, local business leaders, housing expertsand more to understand the needs of our community and work together onareas needing improvement. I am grateful to join a dedicated, experiencedBoard of Supervisors with the shared goal of moving Fairfax forward.
I came to Fairfax from Argentina when I was six years old. I enrolled in ESOL classes in Fairfax CountyPublic Schools, attending Mantua Elementary School, Frost Middle School, and Thomas Jefferson HighSchool for Science and Technology before heading to Tufts University in Boston to study Anthropology.Having taken full advantage of the programs available in Fairfax County, I know the importance ofproviding these services to widen the circle of opportunity for others in our community. As Supervisor, I plan to focus on new and creative ways to increase quality affordable housing, bringmore thoughtful transit-oriented development to Fairfax County, find new solutions to modernize schools,and commit to a new renewable energy standard.
I am thrilled for the opportunity to serve on the Board of Supervisors and look forward to representingyou! Please reach out to me with the issues that are important to you as we work together to move theProvidence District forward as a vibrant, inclusive and prosperous community.
With Gratitude,Dalia Palchik
Meet the Team
Mike WingSenior Legislative Aide
Land UseHealth & Human Services
Caroline CosciaCommunications Director
BudgetBusiness Community
Laura CastagninoScheduling and Operations
Patricia Leslie Administrative Aide
TransportationRecycling
Kim JaramilloAdministrative Aide
LibrariesZoning
Community Outreach Directors:
Aryeh KalenderNorthern Providence (Tysons, Dunn Loring)
Public SafetyAffordable HousingSeniors
Joshua NamWestern Providence (Oakton, Fairfax, Vienna)
Children & YouthImmigrationCensus
Vanessa SimpsonEastern Providence (Merrifield, Falls Church,Annandale)
EnvironmentParksStormwater
Service Spotlight
Supervisor Palchik attended a "Give Together"family volunteer event for Martin Luther King Jr.Day of Service on January 20th. She joinedWaples Mill Elementary School and VolunteerFairfax at the Pozez Jewish Community Center ofNorthern Virginia.
For volunteer opportunities visit Volunteer Fairfax.
Providence District Open House
Supervisor Palchik welcomed over 100 District residents last week at her first Open House. Threegenerations of one Providence family came to “meet and greet” Supervisor Palchik and ProvidenceDistrict staff members. Supervisor Palchik listened to concerns and observations from guests who alsolisted important District issues on a big board which she saved and will use for guidance in her newrole. Guests enjoyed delicious treats prepared for the event by Supervisor Palchik’s mother. Thanks to allwho joined us!
AnnouncementsGlass Recycling a Smashing Success
More than four million pounds of clean glass have been collected since the purple recycling bins madetheir debut in Northern Virginia, and now all that glass is taking on a new life. Some of it goes to FairfaxCounty’s reprocessing plant in Lorton to be crushed by “Big Blue” and used for county projects, such aspipe bedding and filter material. Other glass is picked up by Strategic Materials, North America’s largestglass recycler, and hauled to one of its recycling facilities, processed and sold to manufacturers of a widerange of glass products. This new process is the result of a policy that went into effect Oct. 1, 2019,excluding glass bottles and jars from curbside recycling bins. NewsCenter has the story (and video)
Email us any suggestions you have for additional glass recycling pick up locations.
Waples Mill Road Over I-66 Construction
Waples Mill Road over I-66 has been reduced to a single lane. Traffic on the bridge will alternatedirections and be controlled by a temporary traffic signal. This new, temporary traffic pattern on WaplesMill Road will remain in place for approximately six months while the Waples Mill Road bridge is partiallydemolished and a new bridge is constructed. The noise study is not complete. The VDOT website hasmore info
Plan Your Kids' Park Authority Summer Camps Now
Are you thinking about summer? Registration for summer camps begins Tuesday, Feb. 4. The FairfaxCounty Park Authority offers more than 2,000 summer day camp options for kids ages 3 to 17 at over 100locations including RECenters, nature centers, historic sites, lakefront parks, golf courses and schools.Now is the time to plan your children’s’ summer camp schedules. Learn more
Absentee Voting Begins for March 3 Primary Presidential Primary
Absentee voting began on Friday, Jan. 17, for the March 3 Democratic Presidential Primary election.Currently, the only location to absentee in person is the Fairfax County Government Center Monday-
Friday. Voting hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and 8 a.m. to 7p.m. on Thursday. Learn more
The Providence Community Center will be open for early voting beginning February 22nd.Learn more
Census 2020 Countdown
The April 1 census is fast approaching. The nationwide count determines how federal and state funds aredistributed to pay for transportation projects, education, healthcare and other public services. FairfaxCounty could lose $12,000 in funding over the course of a decade for each resident who does notrespond to the census. The county is looking for community-based partners to help spread the word, andorganizations can sign up here. Fairfax County has created a communication toolkit to aide in communityoutreach including handouts in multiple languages, flyers, posters and additional resources. Learn moreabout the census
Energy and Climate
Fairfax County is continuing its journey toward a more sustainable and healthier future with the launch ofthe Community-wide Energy and Climate Action Plan, or CECAP. This community-oriented initiative willdevelop the county’s goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and will identify actions thatcommunity members can take to help achieve those goals. Learn more about the CECAP with thisintroductory article, and follow all the CECAP news on the county’s climate action blog or on Twitter.
Draft Action Plan for Anticipated Federal Housing Dollars is Ready forPublic Comment
During FY 2021, Fairfax County is expected to have access to more than $8 million in federal funding tosupport the creation of and access to affordable housing for individuals and households throughout thecounty – with particular emphasis on individuals and families experiencing homelessness; those(including seniors) with extremely low incomes; and individuals with disabilities. The county is seekingpublic comment on the One-Year Action Plan for utilizing federal housing dollars to advance affordablehousing countywide during Fiscal Year 2021 (July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021). Learn more andsubmit your comments
Upcoming Events
Jan. 31 – CSB Spirit of Excellence Awards Nominations DeadlineJan. 31 – Survey Deadline: Provide Your Feedback on Cable Television ServicesFeb. 1 - April 11 – Free tax preparation at the Providence Community CenterFeb. 10 – Last day to register to vote in the Presidential PrimaryFeb. 22 – Early voting for the Presidential primary election begins at the Providence Community CenterFeb 25 – Last day to request an absentee ballot be mailed to youFeb. 28 – CSB “Coats for Kids” Drive DeadlineFeb. 29 – Last day to absentee vote in person in the Presidential PrimaryMarch 3 – Presidential PrimaryMarch 6-8 – Tysons Library Friends Quarterly Book and Media SaleMarch 7 – Teen Job Fair at Woodson High School
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