Today is the first day of early voting! Remember Virginia has no excuse early voting, so you can stop into City Hall anytime during the week (weekend early voting begins in late October).
It’s been a packed week! Last weekend was the embodiment of Falls Church: our “small town vibe” paired with big city conveniences, community, culture, history, and restaurants to enjoy. And a shout-out to the Pearson Square neighbors – thank you for the warm welcome and great discussion at my visit this week. As I make my way to more multifamily buildings, I’m also happy to join you at your next HOA, scout meeting, or neighborhood gathering as well – just reach out.
Read on for the latest on new business openings, updates on housing and accessory dwellings, and pedestrian safety and walkability work. Because there is much to share, this week’s update will be broad vs deep, and as always, I link to staff reports so you can get accurate information on the topics that interest you.
The older I get and the longer I spend inside the News-Press, the more I realize the thing we were actually producing all these years was never just a newspaper.
Friday, May 15 — Today Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation banning assault weapons in Virgnia. Falls Church Sen. Saddam Salim was a chief patron of the bill of
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Mayor Hardi’s Weekly Update: September 20, 2024
Mayor Hardi’s Weekly Update: September 20, 2024
by Letty Hardi
Dear Friends,
Today is the first day of early voting! Remember Virginia has no excuse early voting, so you can stop into City Hall anytime during the week (weekend early voting begins in late October).
It’s been a packed week! Last weekend was the embodiment of Falls Church: our “small town vibe” paired with big city conveniences, community, culture, history, and restaurants to enjoy. And a shout-out to the Pearson Square neighbors – thank you for the warm welcome and great discussion at my visit this week. As I make my way to more multifamily buildings, I’m also happy to join you at your next HOA, scout meeting, or neighborhood gathering as well – just reach out.
Read on for the latest on new business openings, updates on housing and accessory dwellings, and pedestrian safety and walkability work. Because there is much to share, this week’s update will be broad vs deep, and as always, I link to staff reports so you can get accurate information on the topics that interest you.
https://www.lettyhardi.org/updates-from-letty-september-20-2024
Best,
LettyPS – It’s PARK(ing) Day! Stop by 479 S. Maple and see how a parking spot can be re-imagined!
Blog posts are the personal views of Letty Hardi and not official statements or records on behalf of the Falls Church City Council
—————Letty HardiMayor, City of Falls ChurchEmail: lettyhardifcc@gmail.com, lhardi@fallschurchva.govBlog: www.lettyhardi.org/
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