Attendees were welcomed by the Mount Vernon Police Cadets as they started the day connecting with community services, various educational opportunities, local elected and community leaders. They were joined by the Mount Vernon Children’s Business Fair displaying their very own start-up businesses and selling their wares. The Mount Vernon High School Chamber String Quartet provided musical entertainment. Special guest speaker U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) led the formal remarks, followed by County Board Chairman Jeffrey C. McKay (D), County Executive Bryan Hill, County Police Chief Kevin Davis, Mount Vernon District School Board Member Karen Corbett Sanders and County Schools Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Although unable to attend, video remarks were provided by Congressmen Don Beyer and Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander Col Joseph Messina.
Throughout the morning, Storck shared his vision for improving the quality of life for all Mount Vernon District residents, while outlining 2022 District accomplishments and sharing TEAM MVD’s focus for 2023. He talked about building community and highlighted the many investments, strategic partnerships, new and on-going projects, and educational opportunities. He emphasized his commitments to leaving no one behind, ensuring everyone who lives in the District can continue to do so and helping the community and each of us reach our full potential. Storck also remarked on the naming of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in the past year, noting the new name, “The One”, continues the theme that the Mount Vernon District is #1 and the best place to live, learn, work and play in the County.
During three question and answer sessions, audience members and those watching live on Facebook and Fairfax County Channel 16 had the opportunity to ask questions of their local leaders. As the grand finale, Storck guided the audience on a virtual tour of the District, highlighting the changing Mount Vernon District from Huntington to Lorton, and the many new residential and public facilities construction projects.
Storck concluded the Town Meeting by thanking everyone who participated, adding “It is an honor and a privilege to serve as your Mount Vernon District Supervisor.Together we have accomplished much, and I know that together we will accomplish far more in the future.”
The meeting and the virtual tour can be watched on Facebook, Channel 16 and on the Mount Vernon District website - https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mountvernon/district-videos . The meeting video has English and Spanish closed captioning available.