This week’s updates from around the district:
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Check out the great op-ed in Sunday’s Washington Times by Fairfax resident Jeff Leach (here; note the paywall). Jeff calls out Fairfax County Democratic leaders for their lack of transparency and information blackouts around matters of important public concern. From the Kyle McDaniel scandal, to the scandal of a male child sexual felon repeatedly entering female locker rooms in public facilities, to the obfuscation around illegal immigrants, Fairfax County Democrats actively hide critical information from the public.
Regarding the Kyle McDaniel embezzlement scandal, Leach writes that “Not one of them has, to date, provided responsive answers to my questions. Not one elected official in the county has, to my knowledge, called for any investigation or shown the least concern that taxpayer money may have been embezzled.”
In addition, Leach wrote about FCPS’s response to a concerned parent’s request for more information about the FCPS curriculum: “In one case, the school initially denied access to lesson materials on “White privilege” and released them only after the parent paid a fee of $280 (in the electronic age, mind you). In another case, a parent requested records related to a “drag queen lunch,” only to be stymied by a lengthy discussion in which she was told that obtaining them would cost at least $200 (but probably several thousand dollars). Fairfax County Public Schools then surreptitiously dissolved its Family Life Education Curriculum Advisory Committee to avoid public scrutiny of its highly controversial decisions.”
Like the national Democratic Party, Fairfax Democrats’ regard for transparency and concern for democracy is wholly situational. If it provides political advantage, Democrats are the champions of sunlight and democracy. When Fairfax Democrats’ power or ideological prerogatives are threatened, democracy suddenly requires darkness.
Come support the Jason Miyares for AG campaign at a fundraiser TONIGHT, Tuesday, May 20, from 6:00-8:00pm at XCAL Shooting Sports & Fitness, 44950 Russell Branch Pkwy., Ashburn 20147. Tickets are $250 and sponsorships are available. RSVP to matt@bayarmoury.com.
Come meet John Reid, GOP candidate for Lieutenant Governor, at a meet-and-greet this Friday, May 23 from 6:30-8:30pm at the Bungalow Lakehouse, 46116 Lake Center Plaza, Sterling. The special guest will be Xi Van Fleet, a brave survivor of China’s Cultural Revolution. RSVP here or using the QR code below.
Jason Miyares, one of the nation’s top Attorney Generals, is running for reelection and needs our support! His campaign is door knocking this Saturday, May 24 in Fairfax and would love to have your help. There will be two shifts — one in the morning and one in the afternoon — so come when you can!
When? Saturday, May 24th
Time? Morning shift 9:00am; Afternoon shift 1:00pm
Where? Fairfax GOP Headquarters, 4246 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax
RSVP: SamH@JasonMiyares.com
Fairfax County’s provably corrupt School Board is holding its regular meeting this Thursday, May 22 at 7:00pm at Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church 22042. The deadline to sign up to speak is TODAY, Tuesday, at 5 p.m. This is the School Board that approved $1.5 Million so each of its 12 members can hire a “District Director” for $121,535 per year. SIGN UP TO SPEAK HERE! The deadline to sign up to speak is TODAY (Tues., May 20) at 5:00pm. Our voices matter!
You are invited to join the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy at its upcoming Federal Policy Dinner on Avoiding an Energy Reliability Catastrophe with Mark Christie, President Trump’s appointed Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
The dinner will be held on Tuesday, May 20, at 6:30pm at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Tysons Corner. You’ll hear directly from Chairman Christie about his plans to address the looming energy crisis in our country and in the Commonwealth. Chairman Christie has been sounding the alarm that wind and solar power alone will not be sufficient to power our quickly growing energy demands. In short, the Green Agenda’s war on hydrocarbon energy is driving us directly into an energy emergency.
Register for this important Federal Policy Dinner online here.
Fairfax Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay invites you to celebrate spring at his Spring Social on Tuesday, May 20, from 5:00-7:00pm. It will be held at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax 22035. The evening will include light refreshments, exciting raffles, and the opportunity to connect with neighbors and friends.
May 22, 2025, 2:30pm: Hunter Mill District General Meeting. At the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. There will be a business meeting and the guest speaker will be Elena Melchert, President, Energia Consulting, speaking on “US Energy Policy – Past, Present and Future”.
The next Colonial Mt. Vernon Republican Women’s Club meeting will be on Thursday, May 22, starting at 6:00pm (business begins at 6:30pm). The meeting will be held at ServiceMaster, 7551 Fordson Road, Alexandria.
Viva Vienna will take place Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26. The vendor booths will be open on Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26 and the Fairfax GOP will have a table both days, as will the Winsome Sears Campaign. Stop by and say hello! If you have a couple of hours and you’d like to volunteer at the Fairfax GOP booth, sign up using the link below:
For a complete schedule of weekend events, go to https://vivavienna.org.
Have you ever been part of a Memorial Day parade? Here is your chance! Come and march with Winsome Sears on Monday, May 26 in the Falls Church Memorial Day Parade. Winsome’s team will be lining up at 12:30pm for the parade.
Please RSVP here: Memorial Day Parade with Winsome
On Monday, May 26 at 11:00am, the annual Memorial Day ceremony will be held at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial to honor those who gave “the last full measure of devotion” to their country. The keynote speaker is Bob Wallace, who served in Vietnam with a Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol unit, followed by 33 years at the CIA. The ceremony will include a Color Guard and patriotic songs performed by professional singers.
The Freedom Memorial is located behind the Great Falls Library at 9830 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls. Parking is available at the library and limited seating is available. Please come and pay tribute to those members of the Armed Forces, who gave their lives in service to our nation.
Come support Winsome Sears for Governor at a fundraiser on Wednesday, May 28 from 6:00-7:30pm at Davio’s Restaurant, 1902 Reston Metro Plaza, in Reston. Tickets are $1,000 and sponsorships are available. RSVP to Gretchen Moss at gretchen@gretchenmoss.com. Details in the flyer pictured.
Join HD15 candidate for delegate Saundra Davis at a Donor Appreciation Happy Hour on Thursday, May 29 from 4:00-8:00pm.
Saundra is running to provide relief from the car tax, stop the meals tax, lower the cost of living, and bring common sense solutions to Richmond and Fairfax County. If you haven’t donated to support her campaign yet, you can do it here–or bring a check to the happy hour!
Location provided upon RSVP. RSVP here or by emailing Saundra@davisfordelegate.com.
The Republican Women of Clifton are holding their annual fundraiser on Friday, May 30 from 6:30-9:00pm at P.J. Skidoos, 9908 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax 22030.. Don’t miss this special event, featuring Comedy Night, a silent auction, and more! Details in the flyer pictured.
Purchase Tickets Here: https://cliftongop.com/Events/0530evt.htm
Join the Braddock and Springfield District GOPs for their monthly breakfast on Sat., May 31, at 8:30am at the Kings Park Shopping Center Community Room, 8944 Burke Lake Rd., Springfield. Guest speaker to be announced soon. Tickets are $10 per person and a light breakfast will be served.
Please RSVP HERE and bring cash to pay at the door.
Come help Ed McGovern kick off his campaign for delegate in HD18 on Saturday, June 7, from 4:00-5:30pm at Hunan Taste Restaurant, 8088 Rolling Road, Springfield. It’s a great way to meet Ed, hear what he’ll do as delegate, and find out how you can help. RSVP to Ed@mcgovernfordelegate.com.
Are you running for office this year? Thinking of running for office in the future? Or thinking about being a campaign manager or staffer? If so, please sign up for the Republican Party of Virginia’s Candidate Training School in Fairfax County on Thursday, June 26 from 6-9 PM. The location has not been finalized, but is expected to be in the Tysons area.
Please register using the following link: https://virginia.gop/candidate-training-school/
The Candidate Training School will include messaging, data, volunteer recruitment and retention, strategic planning, fundraising, social media, and a number of other topics. There will also be a focus on the basics of running a successful Get Out The Vote program. And it is free!
So whether you are a candidate for office this year or plan to run at some point in the future, please join RPV for the Candidate Training School on June 26!
