Letter: Much Done, Much To Do
Letter to the Editor
It has been an honor to serve Mount Vernon District residents for many years.
Letter: Candidate’s Endorsements
Letter to the Editor
I would like to set the record straight on an inaccurate letter to the editor last week regarding who is endorsing me for Fairfax County School Board in the Mount Vernon District.
Letter: Business Experience
Letter to the Editor
In last week's Gazette, the front page featured a story concerning Dan Storck's candidacy for Mount Vernon supervisor.
Letter: Support FCPS Programs
Letter to the Editor
Mount Vernon faces a clear choice next week on Nov. 3, when we go to elect our candidate for School Board.
Letter: Demeaning Excuses
Letter to the Editor
I become riled every time I read or hear persons using insulting, demeaning, disgusting and reprehensible excuse implying that persons in poverty are dumber than others and that hinders their success.
Letter: Best for Mount Vernon
Letter to the Editor
Over the last 28 years as your Mount Vernon District supervisor, I have worked with you to make significant positive changes for Mount Vernon by empowering communities and investing in our highest priorities like education, public safety, human services and the revitalization of Richmond Highway.
Letter: Worth Noticing
Letter to the Editor
I’d like to tip my hat to PFC Wardrop of the Fairfax County Police Department.
Letter: Excitement for Education
Letter to the Editor
Some time ago my condominium association leadership asked that I represent our community on the Mt. Vernon Council of Civic Association’s Education Committee.
Letter: Appreciates Local Schools
Letter to the Editor
Recent letters published by the Gazette from Messrs. Spiegel and Medico referencing Mr. Storck in the coming election reflected their extensive research in the past history of Mr. Storck and his activities as a member of the Fairfax County School Board.
Mount Vernon: ‘Rendezvous in Paris’
Members of the Yacht Haven Garden Club filled the Officer's Club, at Fort Belvoir. “Rendezvous in Paris” was the theme for their 32nd annual fundraiser, held Oct. 15.
Mount Vernon: Chamber Honors Police, Fire Personnel
Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce hosted its Police and Firefighters Tribute on Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Springfield Hilton. The community gathered to honor 20 members of the local police and fire departments.
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Halloween Weekend Fun: Oct. 30-Nov. 8
Events in Alexandria and Mount Vernon, Va.
Mount Vernon: Lisenby Helps West Potomac Overcome Early Miscue
Receiver catches two touchdown passes in win over T.C. Williams
The West Potomac football team defeated T.C. Williams 42-18 on Oct. 24.
Letter: Tainted Endorsement?
A national group designated by the Southern Poverty Law Center as an anti-muslim and anti-gay hate group has been involved in Fairfax County Public Schools politics since April, and now has endorsed a slate of candidates for School Board.
Letter: Budgetary Experience
I am writing in support of Anthony Stacy for School Board. We desperately need to turn things around here in the Mount Vernon area of Fairfax County — seven schools in our district are failing, MVHS is at the bottom in terms of SAT scores, all of our high schools are in the bottom half of the rankings for FCPS schools. Fifty-three percent of our tax dollars go to the schools — yet they are projecting a minimum $70 million deficit.