The Reston skyline was hazy this morning from wildfire smoke. If you can, stay indoors today — especially if you have asthma or heart/lung conditions — a Code Purple alert has been issued because air quality is very unhealthy for everyone.

The Fairfax County Planning Commission will hold a July 22 public hearing on on Reston Town Center North. If ultimately approved, this joint rezoning plan by Inova & county will deliver a: 🏛️ New library & shelter 🏛️Central Green 🏛️ Athletic field & rec center Learn more: buff.ly/kr5wsKG

Fairfax County is ditching the penny due to the nationwide shortage. 🪙 The Board of Supervisors enacted a new ordinance on Tuesday that will round cash payments for county services and fees to the nearest nickel.

📣 Join Me for My Summer Town Hall! 🏛️ 🗓️ Monday, July 20 🕖 7:00 PM 📍 Vienna Town Hall, 127 Center St. S. Bring your questions & concerns—or submit them in advance. Need ADA accommodations? 📞 703-478-0283 (TTY 711). #FairfaxCounty #ViennaVA

🚛🛑 The Board approved an Aug. 25 public hearing to ban trucks from using Crowell & Browns Mill Roads as a cut through. Residents voiced their safety concerns to me about speeding & shortcut traffic to Route 7. We also previously approved additional speeding fine signs on Crowell Road. ⚠️🚦

While it could normally be used a Fairfax County cooling center, the Reston Regional Library remains closed likely through July 20 due to a broken air conditioning system. Facility managers are waiting for a critical part needed for the repairs. #fairfaxcounty #reston #heatadvisory

Fairfax County’s heat plan is in effect today, July 15. Cool off at county cooling centers during their regular hours. 🌞 🌡️ Note: Reston Library is closed through July 20 for repairs to its A/C. Find a cooling center near you❄️: buff.ly/P23x34l

Rock out to British hits from the 60s & 70s today! Enjoy a FREE concert by The English Channel at Frying Pan Farm Park at 7 p.m. (Hunter Mill Melodies series). 🎸 Grab dinner from the Two Smooth Dudes food truck—serving up gourmet loaded tots, wraps, & salads! 🚚🥔 Details:https://buff.ly/yhw6qmK

Fairfax County is ditching pennies! 🪙 The Board of Supervisors passed a new law to round cash payments for county services to the nearest nickel. Makes perfect cents, right? 😉 #FairfaxCounty #FairfaxVA #LocalNews

Tour historic 1790 Ash Grove House this Saturday, July 11 (10AM-1PM) with Resident Curator Shiela Consaul! 🏡 ⚠️ NO onsite parking. Park at Westbriar Elementary (1741 Pine Valley Dr, Vienna) for a FREE shuttle running every 30 mins. Details: bit.ly/4b0L5uW 🏛️ #fairfaxcounty #tysonsva #historichome

A moving July 4th in Vienna! 🇺🇸 For America’s 250th, we gathered to read our foundational documents. I introduced the Emancipation Proclamation — hearing it aloud serves is reminder of our continuous, collective journey toward liberty and justice for all. #ViennaVA #America250 #fairfaxcounty

Happy 4th, Hunter Mill! 🇺🇸 Celebrating America’s 250th! 🎉 Proud of Fairfax County’s rich history—from George Mason drafting the Fairfax Resolves in 1774 to helping ignite the spark of liberty. Let’s renew our commitment to a more perfect union. Have a safe & historic day! 🎆✨

Cool off this holiday—head to the Fairfax Park Authority's Water Mine at Lake Fairfax for splashy fun this weekend. The perfect way to beat the heat. Tickets & hours: buff.ly/8i2MIBs #reston #watermine #fairfaxcounty #july4

⚠️ ALERT: Reston Community Center Lake Anne is open today, July 4, from 9am - 5pm, as an emergency cooling center for neighbors without A/C! Both RCC Lake Anne and Hunters Woods also will be open on Sunday from 9am-8pm Stay safe from the heat! Full details here: buff.ly/LbmtLlN

Stop by the Reston Town Center Pavilion today from 4–8 p.m. for FREE Ben & Jerry’s ice cream 🍦 — including the crowd-pleasing Americone Dream (while supplies last) at Stars & Stripes Family Night. Live music and games await! Details: buff.ly/ByWudVH #icecream #friday #reston #fairfaxcounty

To beat the heat, Fairfax County has opened the Jim Scott Community Center (3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax) as a 24-hour cooling center through Sunday, July 5, at 8 a.m. Other cooling center open today include: ❄️ Libraries ❄️ Community centers ❄️ Human service buildings Details: buff.ly/tsbJFn2

Reston Regional Library will remain closed today, Thursday, July 2 due to HVAC issues. This means it will not be available for use as a cooling center, but you can visit the human services center across the street at 1850 Cameron Glen Dr if you need a place to get cool. Details: buff.ly/YHjwrDY

Extreme heat alert: Fairfax County heat plan activated from July 1-3. In the Hunter Mill District on Wed-Thurs, get cool at these sites when they're open: ❄ Reston & Patrick Henry libraries ❄ Cathy Hudgins Community Ctr ❄ Lake Anne & Reston human services building 👇 Full list: buff.ly/ArkZdvE

A nationwide penny shortage is prompting local action.🪙 The Board of Supervisors approved a July 14 public hearing on a proposal to round cash payments for taxes & county fees to the nearest nickel. If adopted, the temporary measure would be in place until July 1, 2027, per a new Virginia law.

Join my town hall tonight on the proposed Lake Anne Comprehensive Plan amendment that could allow a future Reston Community Center to be included as part of the Crescent Apartments redevelopment. 📍 Reston Community Center Lake Anne 🕡 6:30–8:00 PM Details: buff.ly/TQ9wVD9 #Reston #FairfaxCounty

🏆 Congratulations to Madison High on their VHSL Class 6 State Championships! 🦅 🥍 Girls Lacrosse: State Champs after an 11-9 win over Battlefield! 🎾 Boys Tennis: Redeemed last year's loss to Langley, plus Josh Vargas won the Singles state title and Caleb Vargas & Lucas Albisu took home the Doubles!

🏠 Developer EYA proposes to transform the Lake Fairfax Business Center into a 1.9 million square foot residential community (apartments, condos, & townhomes). Want to see the plans and ask questions? Attend my open house: 🗓️ June 22 at 7 PM 📍 Homewood Suites, 1735 Business Center Dr

Incredible to see the community come together to support our neighbors in need! 📦 I joined Starkist, @cornerstones.bsky.social, & Feed the Children to distribute 400 family kits— providing 8,300+ meals to local households. 🙌 #HungerRelief #FoodInsecurity #EndHunger #FairfaxCounty

TONIGHT at 6:30 PM! 📢 Drop by the North County Governmental Center for my town hall on the Reston Town Center North redevelopment. @InovaHealth and Fairfax County staff will share the latest updates on the 47-acre rezoning that includes a new library and park space. They'll answer your questions.

Huge congratulations to the Herndon High School Class of 2026! 🎓 It was an honor celebrating with you today. There’s no doubt these Hornets are ready to soar! 🐝🚀 #HerndonHigh #ClassOf2026 #HornetPride

What's next for Reston Town Center North? 🗺️ The initial rezoning lays out new streets, a central green, & new library & homeless shelter. Come hear from @InovaHealth & county staff: 📅 Tuesday, June 16, 6:30 PM 📍 North County Governmental Ctr Details➡️: buff.ly/CQ4i1s7

Come celebrate #Juneteenth at First Baptist Church of Vienna on Saturday, June 13 at 450 Orchard Street NW.🎉 Visit my office's booth, and festivities kick off at 11 a.m. Expect tasty food trucks, local vendors, free moonbounces & train rides & live entertainment! 🍔🛍️🎈🚂🎶 Details➡️: buff.ly/9eI6joz

Reston Town Center North is taking shape! 🏗️ Join me for a town hall on the 47-acre rezoning proposal before it goes to the Planning Commission next month: 📅 Tuesday, June 16 at 7 PM 📍 North County Governmental Center Get updates from Inova and Fairfax County staff. Details➡️ : buff.ly/XYKVywk

Fairfax County's heat plan is activated for Friday, June 12. Cooling centers with supplies will be available during operating hours for people needing relief from the heat This include libraries and community and human services centers. Find locations: buff.ly/csGdOP0

I had a productive meeting with #hospitality leaders at an event with the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce CEO Courtney Bulger and Visit Fairfax's CEO Barry Biggar, where I heard about workforce challenges and other priorities to help these businesses grow. #economicdevelopment #tourism #reston

Fairfax Connector service changes take effect June 27, including in Hunter Mill District: 🚍️ Route 552: Discontinued w/ alternate service on 558, 559, 574, 924, 950, RIBS 1 & 3 🚍️ Route 463: Frequency changes to 25 – 30 mins, M-F 🚍️ Route 553: Peak hour service is 40 mins. Details ➡️ buff.ly/guJXWGt

Reston Town Center North is taking shape! 🏗️ Join me for a town hall on this rezoning proposal for the 47-acre before it goes to the Planning Commission. 📅 Tuesday, June 16 at 7 PM 📍 North County Governmental Center Get updates on the new library and central green from Inova & county staff.

The Board of Supervisors proclaimed June as #PrideMonth in Fairfax County! 🏳️‍🌈 Thanks so much to Safe Space NOVA for joining us. Our county has earned the top score on the @hrc.org Municipal Equality Index for the past 5 years. We remain committed to inclusive laws, policies and services for all. 🌈

Proud to join the Board of Supervisors in proclaiming June as #PrideMonth in Fairfax County! 🏳️‍🌈 Our county has earned the top score on the @HRC Municipal Equality Index for the past 5 years. We remain committed to inclusive laws, policies, and services for all. Happy Pride! 🌈

Heading to Blacksburg to watch our youngest, Lee, cross the stage at @Virginiatech.bsky.social! 🎓 As a long-time transit advocate, there’s no better way to get to the ceremony than @Ridebt.org Thanks for keeping Hokie Nation moving! 🚌✨ #HokieGrad #VT26 #BlacksburgTransit

As more #DMV localities adopt #RankedChoiceVoting, it's time for #FairfaxCounty to take a closer look. Join me on May 11 for a town hall with expert panelists, including Gretchen Reinemeyer, Director of Elections for @ArlingtonVA — one of only two Virginia localalities using ranked choice voting.

Upgrade your sock game — join the Tour de Hunter Mill this Sunday, May 3, and score a pair of our sought-after cycling socks! 🧦🚴‍♀️ There's still time to sign up: buff.ly/YrMZqWq #fairfaxcounty #bikeride #community

Joined Workday to celebrate their new 51,000+ sq. ft. innovation hub at Reston Town Center.✂️🎉 With 180+ new #techjobs, this expansion proves why companies choose our vibrant, transit-oriented community. #Reston is truly the heart of innovation in the DMV. 🏙️✨ #economicdevelopment #fairfaxcounty

At this morning’s Scam Jam, we presented a #FairfaxCounty proclamation to recognize the critical work that.the county’s Silver Shield team and @aarp.org do to educate, prevent and protect older adults from scams.

Great to join Workday for the ribbon cutting of their new regional innovation hub at #Reston Town Center! ✂️ This 51,000+ sq. ft. expansion brings 180+ new tech jobs to our community. Our transit access & "live-work-play" environment makes Reston the dynamic heart of the DMV. 🚆🏢 #FairfaxCounty

I’m joining the #FairfaxCounty community in wearing denim for #DenimDay. 👖 This movement started after a 1998 court ruling where a sexual assault conviction was overturned because the victim wore tight jeans. Today, we wear denim to support survivors and commit to #EndSexualViolence.

For the first time in office, I voted against Fairfax County's budget markup today. I opposed it because it impacts our community’s most vulnerable residents. Following four years of county budget reductions that totaled about $124 million, this year’s cuts go too far. #fairfaxcounty #budget

Today, I cast my first "no" vote on a #FairfaxCounty budget markup in 7 years. I listened to residents and concluded I cannot support a reduction of the real estate tax rate — even only a small amount — while also cutting services across several programs to some of our most vulnerable residents.🏛️📉

I was proud to join @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social as he announced that he'll introduce new legislation to combat the #fentanyl crisis. 🛡️ He's taking the fight to the House floor—and #FairfaxCounty is helping too: Dispose of unwanted opioids at any @FairfaxCountyPD station. 💊 Let's #CrushTheCrisis.

We’ve heard your voices during public hearings — and now we finalize our FY 27 budget on Tuesday. 📣 The Board of Supervisors will "mark up" the budget, officially making changes to the advertised budget. We will adopt the budget May 5. Watch live: buff.ly/FFDduAC #FairfaxCounty #BudgetMarkup

Don’t let a scammer break your heart or your bank account. 💔 📉 Join me for Scam Jam 2026 on April 30! Learn how to spot and stop cryptocurrency & romance scams before they start. I'll deliver opening remarks at the Fairfax County Government Center. Details: buff.ly/9Sfx0rO

🚲 Your sock drawer is about to get a major upgrade! Register now for the Tour de Hunter Mill on Sunday, May 3. This year we’re starting and ending at the gorgeous Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. $30 gets you a scenic ride & tie-dyed souvenir socks. 🔗 buff.ly/ZyJr4QQ

Proof that the pavement is the best canvas! 🌍✨ Stopped by Public Art Reston's Chalkfest at eARTH Day at Reston Town Center yesterday. These artists are taking "street art" to a whole new level. 🖍️🏙️

Farm-to-table season is OFFICIALLY back! 🥬✨ It was an honor to help open the 2026 Reston Farmers Market for the season. From sourdough to seasonal greens, the local grown & produced foods this year are incredible. 📍 Where: Lake Anne ⏰ When: Saturdays | 8 AM – Noon 🍎 What: Veggies, fruits & more

While National #DrugTakeBackDay is over, you can always dispose of your unused, unwanted prescription drugs at the Reston District Police Station or any other Fairfax County Police station. By safely disposing of medicines, you can help #crushthecrisis as the opioid epidemic continues nationwide.