Government Affairs

  

Kings Park Civic Association

Committee Mission Statement

The Government Affairs Committee serves as the liaison between the KPCA and government offices (primarily Fairfax County) in all areas not otherwise covered by the Public Safety and Security and Traffic Committees. The Government Affairs Committee monitors zoning and land use regulations and the committee handles issues of compliance therewith.

The chair of the committee is the KPCA representative on the Braddock Council, and the principal liaison, along with the President, to the Braddock Supervisor.

KINGS PARK PARK

Fairfax County Parks Authority has approved the plan for revitalizing Kings Park Park. If you're interested, please click here to read more.

NEW DIGITAL TELEVISION

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EXTENDED COMMUNITY PARKING DISTRICT

Signs have been erected that extend the Danbury Forest Community Parking District (CPD) into Kings Park. It is now prohibited to park watercraft, motor homes, trailers, or other devices on Clydesdale Drive near Danbury Forest. Owners now have less than 30 days to comply before being ticketed or towed.

Heating Fuel and Crisis Assistance Programs

The Crisis Assistance Program helps households in emergency situations by providing primary heat security deposits and funding to repair or replace heating equipment. The application period began on Monday, November 3rd, and closes on Monday, March 16, 2009. To apply, call the Department of Family Services Energy Assistance Line at 703-324-7604 or pick up an application at the Pennino Building, 12011 Government Center Parkway.

Collecting Cell Phones to Help Domestic Violence Victims

Fairfax County Department of Family Services
12011 Government Center Parkway, Suite 500
Fairfax, VA 22035-1102
Contact: Belinda Buescher, Public Information Officer
703-324-7758, TTY 703-222-9452
DFSPIO@fairfaxcounty.gov

The Fairfax County Commission for Women is collecting cell phones to help domestic violence victims from October through December. The proceeds collected from the drive will benefit the Fairfax County domestic violence shelter.

The effort was launched as part of the county's recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The county's Commission for Women is conducting the drive in partnership with Verizon Wireless' HopeLine Program, which collects used wireless phones and equipment and refurbishes or recycles them for resale. The funds raised are then contributed to nonprofit domestic violence shelters and prevention programs across the country. Victims of domestic violence also receive donated phones and airtime through this program. http://aboutus.vzw.com/communityservice/hopeLine.html

Cell phones as well as cell phone batteries and chargers may be dropped off at the Fairfax County Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 318, Fairfax, VA 22035. For more information about the cell phone collection drive, call the Fairfax County Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services at 703-324-5730; TTY 703-324-5706.

To find out more about the county's domestic and sexual violence services, visit the Fairfax County Web site at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/news/domestic_violence_month.htm

The Fairfax County Commission for Women, established in 1971, has been an active voice for women advising the county's Board of Supervisors in areas such as domestic violence, educational equality, and progress in the workplace. The Commission is part of a national network of some 300 state and local Commissions'for Women.

Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs services and activities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. To request this information in an alternate format, call 703-324-7758; TTY 703-222-9452.

BRADDOCK DISTRICT COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes for November

The following excerpts from the November Braddock District Committee Meeting are relevant to Kings Park Community.

  • 1. Braddock Road Beautification Trees are being planted. Pending KPCA Board approval, a donation from the KPCA will be accepted by the County.

  • 2. Mary Read Memorial - Maintenance is adequately funded at present.

  • 3. The Tysons Land Use Task Force findings found that the number of residents in the Tysons area has decrease to fewer than 17,000 individuals while the car traffic has greatly increased. The Task Force also found it not easy to live in the area of Tysons Corner and an area in which it is difficult to walk. The Task Force identified this as an immediate problem in need of a solution.
     
    In addition, there are environmental problems, i.e., pollution and congestion issues. There are approximately 110,000 employees that commute daily to the area - thus augmenting the already crowded conditions.
     
    The Task force has held about 20 meetings that included local residents and interested county residents, and has released a draft report with dozens of recommendations.
    Check the Fairfax County website for the recommendations.

  • 4. A proposed purchase of a consolidated Administration Building in Merrifield for the Fairfax County Schools System was discussed. The proposal allows the School System to consolidate administrative functions into one building and showing an economies of scale that promises a savings in purchase price due to the currently depressed real estate market.
     
    Even though the County is preparing for a significant revenue shortfall for 2010, the purchase is being encouraged by members of the Board since the Fairfax County AAA bond rating ensures favorable rates for borrowing. The proposal is available on the Fairfax County website.

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