F.C. Absent From Regional ‘Activity Centers’ Editor, It was with pleasure that I read in last week’s Falls Church News-Press that a city official has such a good understanding of modern urban planning principles. Specifically, the article described Planning Director Jim Snyder’s characterization of this City’s current Floor to Area […]
Letters
Letters to the Editor: June 2 – 8, 2011
F.C. Decision Not to Refund ‘Is Shortsighted’ Editor, Falls Church City has shown that they truly represent a little city, in size and in mind. Their decision to buck the judge’s decision and not pay Fairfax County residents using the Falls Church water system is so shortsighted that it’s laughable.
Letters to the Editor: May 19 – 25, 2011
Mason Drug Check Stomps On Personal Freedoms Editor, On Monday, Principal Ty Byrd practically trumpeted the “get tough” policy at George Mason High School as he trampled all over the rights of innocent students without probable cause to search all students regardless of any hint of illegal activity. With a […]
Letters to the Editor: April 14 – 20, 2011
Supporters Thanked for Help With Grad Party Effort Editor, The George Mason High School All Night Graduation Celebration Committee for 2011 would like to thank the “hundreds” of parents, students, teachers, and strong community supporters who turned out for the 2nd Annual Byrd Feeder event on Saturday, March 19 […]
Letters to the Editor: March 31 – April 6, 2011
Questions Taboo About Public Library Operations? Editor, Over the last several weeks a bitter struggle has been waged between various groups and supporters over who will be least affected by the necessary cuts and funding reductions in the proposed Falls Church City budget. What is clear to anyone who has […]
Letters to the Editor: March 24 – 30, 2011
ZOAC Wrong to Seek Mandatory Preservation Steps Editor, The extensive recommendations of the Falls Church Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee (ZOAC) also contain recommendations that the Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) review process of renovations be mandatory. The property owners of the designated historic properties in the city have had to […]
Letters to the Editor: March 17 – 23, 2011
Relaxing Zoning Means Big Changes for Falls Church Editor, If “The Music Man” Professor Harold Hill were to come to Falls Church City, would he come as an articulate, well-dressed man, planning to line his own pockets by leading a grassroots uprising with the claim that he was there solely […]
Letters to the Editor: March 10 – 16, 2011
Urges Attention Paid to New Zoning Plans Editor, In response to your article “F.C. Citizens Lash Out at Zoning Director in Heated Council Hearing,” it’s funny how former F.C. City Councilman Dan Maller has used phrases like “save the soul of the neighborhood” and “houses that are sensitive to the […]
Letters to the Editor: March 3 – 9, 2011
Offers to Draft Special Ed Action Plan for Schools Editor, As I am sure members of the Falls Church City School Board now all know, there is obviously (still) a huge problem with special education in Falls Church. As a parent of special education students, we cannot wait until a […]
Letters to the Editor: February 24 – March 2, 2011
Budget Cuts Forcing Cancellation of Local Classes Editor, Once of the best features of our wonderful city is the community spirit. I personally love the Farmers Market, the fairs, festivals, concerts, town clean up days, sports teams and myriad of family friendly activities. These are great social gatherings that also […]