Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Even split for tenured, new members on 12-person board; Democrat-endorsed candidates sweep races
Facing the largest turnover its had in years, the Fairfax County School Board held on to many of its incumbents Tuesday night despite an election season marked by loud cries for change. Six of the board's 12 members did not seek re-election, leaving half the board open for newcomers to step into place. But four of those seats went to incumbents Janie Strauss (Dranesville), Dan Storck (Mt. Vernon), Kathy Smith (Sully) and Illryong Moon (At-large), candidates who were sometimes cast into a group of "rubber stampers" throughout this election season by voters dissatisfied with school system. On Tuesday night, however, they won, in some cases with substantial margins, over the self-labeled "reformers" who challenged them. Two more incumbents — …
Monday, November 7, 2011
A guide to candidates and races in the Nov. 8 elections
Residents will choose new state and local representation Nov. 8. Here’s your complete guide to who’s running to represent Vienna. For all of our election stories from this year, visit our Elections Page. Where and When to Vote Due to statewide redistricting, some voters may be going to a different polling location than in past years, even if the voter has not moved. Find out where to vote here. WHO’S ON THE BALLOT Vienna's residents will be selecting a state senator, house delegates, and Fairfax County schools and government officials. STATE Culipher, Petersen: State Senate – District 34 Incumbent Chap Petersen, a Democrat, is facing a challenge from Gerarda Culipher. Petersen (website, Facebook, Twitter) has served in the Virginia State …
Friday, November 4, 2011
Candidates answer questions about pensions, start time, honors courses at Vienna American Legion
Just five days before voters head to the polls for the Nov. 8 elections, Hunter Mill School Board candidates Pat Hynes and Nancy Linton faced off Thursday in a debate at Vienna's American Legion, sounding off on topics from school start times, to employee pensions and school board spending. The debate between the candidates, who are vying for the seat Stu Gibson has occupied for 16 years, included a few pointed moments rare to this race, as Linton, a Herndon resident, said some people she has spoken with felt Hynes was too close to Gibson and would not be able to ask the tough questions of central office's management, particularly, Superintendent Jack Dale. Hynes, who as a Fairfax County Public School teacher would be the board's lone …
Monday, October 31, 2011
Support from Fairfax County Democrats and Republicans have played an important role in nonpartisan elections
Steve Stuban has talked to thousands of voters since he launched his campaign for an at-large seat on the Fairfax County School Board this summer. Many agree with the message he's carried to forums, debates, back-to-school nights and PTA meet-and-greets. Some don't. One man approached him after a candidates forum last week, calling Stuban a "tremendous candidate" and saying he wished he could vote for four at-large candidates. But the race has only three at-large seats, and he votes a straight party ticket. The anecdote is one of several in what some call the "most intense" school board race the county has seen in years — one that could, in the most dramatic scenario, leave only two experienced members in their seats. If past elections are…
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Candidates speak on pyramid planning, curriculum as election approaches
Marshall High School's PTSA hosted a forum for at-large school board candidates Wednesday, asking a series of questions specific to their community and pyramid. Candidates in attendance included: Among them: Question 1: What suggestions do you have for pyramid planning in order to accommodate the rapid influx of students? Question 2: What are your thoughts on the current general education curriculum, in particular as it pertains to elementary schools? Question 3: Why is there a mandatory Economics course for freshmen even if the student is taking two AP math courses? To see candidate responses to each of the questions, click the videos in the media player above.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Join us at 11 a.m. Friday as we talk about the Nov. 8 race for school board with parents, outgoing school board member Brad Center and FCFT President Steve Greenburg
In many communities, the race for Fairfax County School Board seats are overshadowing the General Assembly races in this November's elections. Seven candidates are running for the board's three at-large positions, five members aren't seeking re-election and several incumbents are being challenged, which could mean a complete overhaul of the board's membership. At 11 a.m. Friday, Patch will discuss how this year's election compares with those of years past, why so many people have stepped forward to run for office and what issues are driving parents to the polls. School Board Member Brad Center (Lee District), Steve Greenburg, President of Fairfax County Federation of Teachers, and Greg Brandon, corresponding secretary for the Fairfax …
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
One in a series of at-large school board candidates responses to reader questions
Seven candidates will vie for three at-large seats on the Fairfax County School Board in the Nov. 8 elections. As election day approaches, Patch has selected six questions based on submissions from readers and sent them in a survey to all at-large candidates. Over the course of the next week, Patch will run the responses of the six candidates who returned the questionnaires. These responses are unedited, in the candidates' own words. Note: Candidate Lin-Dai Kendall did not return the survey. Oct. 5: Sheree Brown-Kaplan Oct. 6: Lolita Mancheno-Smoak Oct 7: Ryan McElveen Oct. 10: Ilryong Moon Oct. 11: Steve Stuban Oct. 12: Ted Velkoff Today, Ted Velkoff Is FCPS underfunded, overfunded, or properly funded at the current level? Explain. …
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
One in a series of at-large school board candidates responses to reader questions
Seven candidates will vie for three at-large seats on the Fairfax County School Board in the Nov. 8 elections. As election day approaches, Patch has selected six questions based on submissions from readers and sent them in a survey to all at-large candidates. Over the course of the next week, Patch will run the responses of the six candidates who returned the questionnaires. These responses are unedited, in the candidates' own words. Note: Candidate Lin-Dai Kendall did not return the survey. Oct. 5: Sheree Brown-Kaplan Oct. 6: Lolita Mancheno-Smoak Oct 7: Ryan McElveen Oct. 10: Ilryong Moon Oct. 11: Steve Stuban Oct. 12: Ted Velkoff Today, Steve Stuban Is FCPS underfunded, overfunded, or properly funded at the current level? Explain. …
Monday, October 10, 2011
One in a series of at-large school board candidates responses to reader questions
Seven candidates will vie for three at-large seats on the Fairfax County School Board in the Nov. 8 elections. As election day approaches, Patch has selected six questions based on submissions from readers and sent them in a survey to all at-large candidates. Over the course of the next week, Patch will run the responses of the six candidates who returned the questionnaires. These responses are unedited, in the candidates' own words. Note: Candidate Lin-Dai Kendall did not return the survey. Oct. 5: Sheree Brown-Kaplan Oct. 6: Lolita Mancheno-Smoak Oct 7: Ryan McElveen Oct. 10: Ilryong Moon Oct. 11: Steve Stuban Oct. 12: Ted Velkoff Today, Ilryong Moon Is FCPS underfunded, overfunded, or properly funded at the current level? Explain. FCPS …
Friday, October 7, 2011
One in a series of at-large school board candidates responses to reader questions
Seven candidates will vie for three at-large seats on the Fairfax County School Board in the Nov. 8 elections. As election day approaches, Patch has selected six questions based on submissions from readers and sent them in a survey to all at-large candidates. Over the course of the next week, Patch will run the responses of the six candidates who returned the questionnaires. These responses are unedited, in the candidates' own words. Note: Candidate Lin-Dai Kendall did not return the survey. Oct. 5: Sheree Brown-Kaplan Oct. 6: Lolita Mancheno-Smoak Oct 7: Ryan McElveen Oct. 10: Ilryong Moon Oct. 11: Steve Stuban Oct. 12: Ted Velkoff Today, Ryan McElveen Is FCPS underfunded, overfunded, or properly funded at the current level? Explain. FCPS…
Will Radle
8:03 am on Thursday, November 10, 2011
Every politician elected is mandated to keep their commitments to voters for we will hold them accountable. Won't we? A. Will Radle, Jr. Creating a Culture of Listening more ›