From the President

 

Dear MCA Members:

The spring sun is trying to peak through the clouds, and every now and then it is successful. Soon our winter wear will be replaced by lighter clothes for another delightful season.

I am happy to note that the MCA committees and liaisons have been working diligently. Recently the Board approved three letters to be sent to local leadership in response to current concerns (see below articles on the Uniform Sanitation District proposal, the Potomac River sewage spill, and parking issues at the West Falls Church Metro Station).

MCA continues to oppose a Casino in Fairfax County and now awaits reconciliation between the Senate approved bill and the House approved bill. Once a final bill is adopted it will be sent to Governor Spanberger, who will have the option to accept the bill, send it back to the General assembly with changes, or veto it. She has not yet made her views on this topic public. Linda Walsh, MCA's liaison to the No Fairfax Casino Coalition, and Sally Horn, MCA's liaison to the Greater Tysons Citizens Coalition, are following the proceedings closely (see No Casino article below).

MCA is hosting a post-legislative session with State Senator Jennifer Boysko and State Delegate Rip Sullivan on March 31, 2026 from 6:30-8:00 pm at the MCC, where the legislators will answer questions and give us current information (see flyer below).

Recently, I received a note from an eighth-grade McLean student asking for information on the Casino issue, as she is writing a school paper on the subject. Linda and Sally provided me with helpful information, which I used in my reply. The student's response was that she thinks the input will make her paper better. I just wanted all of you to know that we have an upcoming new MCA member who cares about her community!

I'd also like to remind you to support our local arts groups (Alden Theatre productions at the McLean Community Center, McLean Art Society exhibits) as well as our local restaurants - we have some new ones. McLean Revitalization Corporation (MRC) is working with our local restaurant owners who are planning to participate in McLean's first Restaurant Week, April 12-19 (see the MRC website for more information.)

To all of you who are active MCA members, please consider inviting a friend with you to your next committee meeting. Let's enjoy the camaraderie that comes from working together for our community.

 

 

Regards,

Camille

The McLean Citizens Association (MCA) is seeking candidates for positions on the MCA Board of Directors for the June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027 term. Directors on the 40-member Board serve either as a Homeowners/Citizens Association Representative, or At-Large.

MCA is non-partisan. We advocate for all citizens by amplifying residents’ voices and assisting with grassroots efforts with the goal of increasing the power of our individual votes.

MCA works on a remarkable range of issues. MCA has been at the forefront of the efforts to kill the casino bill, but most of MCA's work is not front page news. MCA Committees work on planning and development, parks and recreational spaces, roads, intersections, and "active transportation" projects like bike paths and sidewalks, public safety, budget/spending issues, and school issues from cell phone policies to overcrowding and boundaries.

MCA is a 110-year-old organization. It is important for us to continue to evolve and effectively address and advocate for the citizens who live in the Greater McLean Area (including Tysons and parts of Falls Church and Vienna). With a seat on the Board, you or your neighbor can help us formulate and take positions on issues that impact your quality of life.

If you are interested in serving our community as a member of the MCA Board, please complete the Application - MCA Board of Directors (2026) and submit it via e-mail to nominations@mcleancitizens.org (preferred) or by U.S. Mail to the address below, at your earliest convenience, but not later than March 8, 2026. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Nominating Committee at the above email address.


MCF Trustee Openings
The McLean Community Foundation (MCF) is also seeking candidates for open Trustee positions on the 2026-27 MCF Board of Trustees. MCF was formed by MCA as a 501(c)(3) organization, and its Trustees serve 3-year terms and must be members of the MCA. Click here to view more information about joining the MCF Board.

If you are interested in serving, please complete the Application - MCF Board of Trustees (2026) and submit it via e-mail to MCFnominations@mcleancitizens.org (preferred) or by U.S. Mail to the address below, at your earliest convenience, but not later than March 8, 2026.

For additional information, contact hello@mcfonline.org.

Thank you for supporting the McLean Citizens Association with your membership.

-- MCA Nominating Committee

    P.O. Box 273, McLean, VA 22101

Our beloved MCA Officer, Board member, and friend, Bruce Jones, whom we memorialized in a November 5, 2025 resolution, has received another posthumous honor. On March 2nd, Virginia State Representative Marcus Simon introduced House Resolution No. 198 on the floor of the General Assembly, which includes among its many paragraphs that detail Bruce's contributions, the following:

 

 

At its March meeting, MCA approved a letter to local district Supervisors Jimmy Bierman (Dranesville) and Dalia Palchik (Providence) requesting that they address public concern over the recent major sewage spill that has sent hundreds of millions of gallons of untreated wastewater into the Potomac River.

 

In its letter, MCA offers to host a public forum where County staff and government officials could provide information about the spill and respond to resident questions and concerns over impact, clean-up plans, strategies to prevent recurrence, and more.

 

The Environment, Parks & Recreation Committee's next meeting will be held on March 11th at 7pm via Zoom. Contact Committee Chair, Ed Monroe, for more information.

 

For some time, MCA's Environment, Parks & Recreation (EP&R) and Budget & Taxation (B&T) Committees have been studying the County's proposal to replace private solid waste haulers with a Unified Sanitation District (USD) model. At its March meeting, MCA approved a letter to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors asking that the Board clarify whether it has made one or more statutorily required findings that are a precondition to considering the USD. The relevant state statute requires that at least one of four specific circumstances must be met before a private waste company may be displaced:

The MCA Board approved a letter to Dranesville Supervisor Jimmy Bierman bringing his attention to an issue faced by local commuters. MCA received reports of extensive use of the West Falls Church (WFC) Metro Station parking garage by Meridian High School students and employees of contractors working on two adjacent construction sites, resulting in inadequate parking for Metro commuters.

 

In its letter, MCA requests that Supervisor Bierman engage Falls Church City leaders in efforts to provide parking elsewhere for Meridian High School students that will eliminate the need for them to park in the WFC Metro garage.

 

The Transportation Committee's next meeting will be held on March 18th at 7pm via Zoom. Contact Committee Chair, Glenn Harris, for more information.

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