Civic engagement is alive and well in Mason District. Community picnics and neighborhood events bring out the best in our county, as new and long-time residents alike share meals and experiences. One young father told me how much he enjoys living in Fairfax County, with its great park system and responsive services. He said that his job had him live in other parts of the country, but Fairfax is the best, surpassing New England and Houston in livability. Another man, whose daughter is planning to study veterinary medicine when she finishes college, expressed satisfaction with the public education his daughter received in Fairfax County.
