December 10, 2021
Neighbors,
The Virginia Department of Health announced yesterday the first confirmed case of the Omicron variant in Virginia. I encourage you to get your COVID vaccines or booster, wear masks, wash your hands and socially distance as needed.
On Monday, 12/13, I’m hosting a virtual Town Hall at 6pm - Join us to hear about the upcoming 2022 legislative session and to share your priorities!
In this newsletter, I’ve included information about:
Town Hall on Monday, 12/13 at 6pm
Redistricting Updates
General Assembly and Congressional Maps
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Maps
DMV Walk Up Services
As always, let me know if you have questions or need assistance by calling my office at (804) 698-1042 or emailing me at DelKTran@house.virginia.gov.
Best, Kathy
Kathy KL Tran
Delegate, 42nd District
Town Hall on Monday, 12/13 at 6pm
I am hosting a town hall with Delegates Vivian Watts, Mark Sickles, and Paul Krizek, on December 13 at 6pm. The town hall will be virtual and will be held on Zoom.
Registration is required — Hope you will join us! Register here: https://bit.ly/3D7Jch8
Redistricting Updates
General Assembly and Congressional Maps
As I mentioned previously, the Virginia Supreme Court is now in charge of drawing new maps for the General Assembly and Virginia’s congressional delegation. The court appointed two “special masters” to draft maps, one recommended by Virginia Democrats and one by Virginia Republicans.
The Supreme Court’s special masters have released their draft maps, one each for the house of delegates, state senate, and Virginia’s representatives to the United States House of Representatives. You can view the proposed maps here.
I encourage you to review the maps and provide comments. The Supreme Court will accept written comments until 1pm on December 20. You can submit written comments by emailing redistricting@vacourts.gov or providing comments on the maps themselves. (Click the “SHOW ME HOW” button on the top right of the map to watch a video explaining how to add comments.)
The Supreme Court will also be holding two online public hearings to receive public comments on December 15 and 17 from 1pm to 4pm. To participate in the public hearings, email the Clerk of Court at least 24 hours prior to the meeting at redistricting@vacourts.gov, saying that you would like to provide public comment and which date you would prefer.
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Maps
This week, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved new magisterial district maps for the County.
The maps maintain seven seats on the Board of Supervisors and School Board and change some precincts to different magisterial districts. The precincts in the 42nd district that change are:
827 - Irving (from Springfield District to Braddock District)
840 - West Springfield (from Springfield District to Lee District)
To comply with the Virginia Rights of Voters Act of 2021, the new maps must be certified by the Office of the Attorney General before they take effect.
DMV Walk Up Services
On Wednesday, December 15, Virginia DMV will resume walk-in service on Wednesdays across the Commonwealth. The DMV will continue appointment-only services on Mondays and Fridays.
As I mentioned in an earlier newsletter, the DMV has already re-opened for walk-in services on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The General Assembly included a provision in the final budget during the August Special Session that required the DMV to plan for reopening for walk-in services.
If you need services from the DMV, you can make an appointment online or find the DMV location closest to you. Please reach out to my office if you need assistance.