Emailing - McLean Citizens Association

Date: 12/31/2023
Subject: MCA - In The News
From: McLean Citizens Association

The MCA Board would like to express our gratitude to our community for making the greater McLean area a wonderful place to live, work and play and wish you and yours a Happy New Year.

As you plan your end of the year giving, MCA encourages you to consider a donation to the McLean Community Foundation (MCF), the charitable arm of the MCA. MCF is a 501(c)(3) organizations operating exclusively for charitable and educational purposes for the benefit of the McLean Planning District. For more information and to donate online, go to MCF's website - https://www.mcfonline.org/.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - GLENN HARRIS

I live in Vienna near Wolf Trap (which is in the MCA area of jurisdiction). We moved to Shouse Village in Vienna because it was in the McLean School District and because it is a family neighborhood with sidewalks, a pool, community center, tennis courts, basketball courts, and several hundred acres of wooded walking paths.

I joined MCA because I understood it was a respected, credible, nonpartisan organization that was making a difference in helping to improve the lives of area residents and I wanted to be a part of such an organization. There are a number of issues that MCA has addressed that has directly impacted my community. There are too many to list, but examples include: MCA participation on the Route 7 widening Task Force and MCA letters and resolutions concerning proposed new construction projects in the Tysons and Mclean areas, transportation and pedestrian initiatives and budget and taxation matters.

MCA allows residents to have a voice in local affairs. You should join. It's only $15 per year (and less if you sign up for multi-year membership). What have you got to lose? Read More Here: News / Articles.

MCA Thanks our Public Servants

At the December 6, 2023, Board of Directors meeting, MCA honored Dranesville Supervisor John Foust. MCA thanked Supervisor Foust for his 16 years of service, noting that prior to being elected, he had a record of community action as president of the McLean Planning Committee and as president of the MCA.
MCA recognized and thanked retiring Dranesville District School Board Member Elaine Tholen for her service to the community. The MCA has appreciated Elaine’s willingness to listen to MCA's concerns and her tireless efforts to work with MCA to improve Fairfax County schools and support of our children.
MCA recognized Delegate Kathleen Murphy for her nearly ten years of service in the House of Delegates representing the western portion of the Greater McLean community. In the General Assembly, Ms. Murphy was a leader on a range of issues, including economic development and veterans’ services. She was personally responsible for securing funding for a Women Veterans Coordinator and championed issues impacting women veterans. Read More Here: News / Articles

MCA holds Public Forum with the McLean District Police Station Leadership Team

MCA held a Public Safety Forum on November 15 at the McLean Community Center. The leadership of the McLean District Police Station reported on crime trends as well as actions taken to deter and catch offenders.

For information regarding crime trends, statistics, safety programs and neighborhood watch programs, use the links below:

Fairfax County Opioid Overdose Dashboard: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/opioid-overdoses-data
Neighbors by Ring App sign up - https://ring.com/neighbors
Link to sign up for the McLean District Police Station Newsletter - https://form.jotform.com/230813976389066
Neighborhood Watch Programs contact - Carolyn.Beyer@fairfaxcounty.gov

Read More Here: News / Articles.

MCA Transportation Committee Urges Sidewalk-Intersection Funding

On Dec. 2, 2023, the MCA Transportation Committee sent a letter to Dranesville Supervisor John Foust urging his support for two pedestrian safety projects. First, to improve signalized crossing at the intersection of Route 7, Shreve and Haycock. Second, to support construction of a sidewalk on Birch Road from Birch Grove Court to Kirby Road. Both of these projects had previously been supported by the MCA Board of Directors. Read More Here: News / Articles

MCA Approved Letter Supporting the Landscaping and Screening Zoning Amendment

The MCA Executive Committee approved a letter proposed by the Planning and Zoning Committee on December 1, 2023, supporting the proposed Landscaping and Screening Zoning Amendment. The draft amendment provides for a comprehensive updating of the landscaping and screening provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, including parking lot landscaping, transitional screening, and barrier requirements. Read More Here: News / Articles

Visit the MCA Video Library for recordings of the following meetings:

B&T - Transportation Mtg 2023-12-14	Joint Meeting of the Budget and Taxation and Transportation Committees featuring a presentation from Fairfax County regarding the impacts of WMATA funding on the county budget.

GTCC Meeting 2023-12-14	On December 14, the GTCC met with Victor Hoskins, President and CEO of Fairfax County's Economic Development Authority for a conversation about Tysons and economic growth in Fairfax County.

MCA BOD Meeting 2023-12-06	MCA Board Meeting of December 6, 2023

Upcoming Meetings:

January 2 @ 7:00 p.m. Pre-Session Meeting with State Senator Jennifer Boysko and Delegate Rip Sullivan - McLean Community Center (MCC) - Representatives will share priorities for the upcoming session. Opportunity to express your concerns. This is not an MCA Event.
January 3 @ 7:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting - Hybrid from McLean Community Center (MCC) & via Zoom. Will be livestreamed on MCA’s Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/mcleancitizens
January 27 – Party to Honor John Foust
March 2 – I Love McLean Party
March 21 – Annual Student Jobs Fair

Website: mcleancitizens.org Email: Info@mcleancitizens.org

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