Great Falls Citizens Association
See www.gfca.org
“Since 1968, the Great Falls Citizens Association has worked on behalf of the citizens of Great Falls to protect, defend and improve the quality of life in our community.”
Candidate’s Debate
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 6:30-9 p.m.
Great Falls Grange
9818 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls
The Great Falls Citizens Association will host a debate for candidates running for Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and Virginia Senate and House.
Election Day is Nov. 3, with early voting beginning Sept. 18.
Dranesville Supervisor: John Foust (D) incumbent vs. Jennifer Chronis (R)
Chairman Board of Supervisors: Sharon Bulova (D) incumbent vs. Arthur Purves (R)
VA Senate 31st: Barbara Favola (D) incumbent vs. George Forakis (R)
VA House 34th: Kathleen Murphy (D) incumbent vs. Craig Parisot (R)
Great Falls residents wishing to submit questions for consideration by the GFCA Debate Committee may send them to ralph.apton@gfca.org before Sept. 21.
School Board Candidates and More
Monday, Oct. 9, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Great Falls Grange
9818 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls
The Great Falls Citizens Association will host a debate for candidates running for election to the FCPS School Board and various county positions.
Election Day is Nov. 3, with early voting beginning Sept. 18.
School Board Dranesville Member: Janie Strauss (incumbent), Peter Kurzenhauser
At-large School Board candidates: Bob Copeland, Omar Fateh, Jeanette Hough, Manar Jean-Jacques, Peter Marchetti, Ryan McElveen (incumbent), Ilryong Moon (incumbent), Burnette Scarboro, Ted Velkoff (incumbent).
County clerk candidates: Bettina Lawton (D), John Frey (R) (incumbent), Marisa Wissar (I).
County Commonwealth Attorney candidate: Raymond Morrogh (D) (incumbent).
County Sheriff candidates: Stacey Kincaid (D) (incumbent), Bryan Wolfe (R).
At-large County Soil & Water board candidates: Scott Cameron, George Lamb IV, Jerry Peters, Stephen Pushor.
Great Falls residents wishing to submit questions for consideration by the GFCA Debate Committee may send them to ralph.apton@gfca.org before Oct. 14.
Dark Skies Program
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Great Falls Library
9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls
Speakers will discuss Great Falls’ policy to keep skies as dark as possible to view the stars.
Bob Parks, Smart Outdoor Lighting Alliance, will discuss shortcomings in the current Fairfax County lighting ordinance and new lighting technology.
Tammy Schwab, Fairfax County Park Authority, will demonstrate how light pollution affects observation of stars and planets.
Charles Olin, founder of the Great Falls-based Analemma Society, which raises awareness and understanding of science through astronomy for children and adults. The Observatory Park facility at the Turner Farm is being expanded to increase science education programs to students and the public.