The Board got an update on VDOT and Transurban’s study of the feasibility of bidirectional HOT lanes on I-95 south of I-495. The study will be ready for public comment in 2027. I will keep you informed of the progress. For more, please click here: (fairfaxcounty.gov/boardofsup…)

Great turnout at the stuff the bus event last Saturday at the Huntsman Giant. This week the bus will be at the Union Mill Giant on Saturday the 25th from 10 – 3. Donations of food will be accepted for WFCM. Please see more information at fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborho…

Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As we remember his life lessons I would like to mention one of his most famous quotes: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

Please join me this Saturday, January 25, at FCPD’s annual polar plunge event in the Mosaic district with several hundred of the coolest Special Olympics supporters in Northern VA! For more information, please visit polarplunge.com/mosaic

As part of the 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension project, crews will install five steel bridge girders over northbound I-495 at the Dulles Corridor Interchange for a new 495 Express Lanes ramp. This work is scheduled from 9 p.m. Friday, Jan 24 until 5 a.m. Monday, January 27.

Joined members of the Massachusetts National Guard and the German Armed Forces Command this morning for the German Command's New Year’s Reception in Reston. Thank you, Colonel Dronia and Command Sergeant Major Behrendt, for the invitation, your service and a delicious breakfast.

Congratulations to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department 163rd recruit school graduates on your graduation. Welcome to our public safety family.

Please join me at the Huntsman Giant this Saturday the 18th from 10 – 3 for another stuff the bus event. Food donations will be accepted to support ECHO. Please see this link for more information: fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborho…

process and that the glass actually went to the landfill and inflated our recycling numbers. That tour led to the change to take glass out of the curbside bins and the purple bin recycle program. Much more to follow from this year’s tour.

Toured American Disposal’s materials recovery facility (MRF) to see firsthand how they process what goes into your curbside recycle bins and how much is actually recycled. I last toured this facility in 2019 – where I learned how detrimental glass in the curbside bins was to the

Today the Board unanimously approved my request to recognize January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. We have taken many steps to assist victims, promote awareness and combat trafficking, but much more needs to be done. Thank you to our county staff, FCPD and nonprofits.

Weather Alert – snow is expected to arrive on Sunday evening in our first meaningful winter storm of the season. More details and important contact info are available in my Winter Weather Herrity Report. conta.cc/42iMYVl

Met with the some of the Directors of the American Baseball Coaches Association at their annual convention to talk sports tourism. Roughly 10,000 baseball leaders and coaches from around the world will attend the convention over the next several days.

Happy New Year to all! Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous 2025 filled with growth, opportunities and joy!