NEWSLETTER

JULY 10, 2020

Neighbors, 

I hope you will be able to join my next two Tele-Town Halls!

Upcoming Tele-Town Halls

Tele-Town Hall, 7/15 at 6:30pm

I look forward to providing a legislative update, discussing the upcoming 2020 Special Legislative Session, and sharing information about the state’s COVID-19 response.

Wednesday, July 15 at 6:30pm 

Dial-in: (605) 472-5239 | Access Code 811044 | Submit questions here. 

I will be joined by:

  • Vivian Watts, Delegate, 39th District

  • Mark Sickles, Delegate, 43rd District

  • Paul Krizek, Delegate, 44th, District

Criminal Justice Tele-Town Hall, 7/22 at 6:30pm

I look forward to your input on criminal justice reform ahead of the 2020 Special Legislative Session & 2021 Legislative Session.

Tuesday, July 22 at 6:30pm. 

Dial-in (605) 472-5239 | Access Code 811044 |  Submit Questions here 

I will be joined by the following guests:

  • Charniele Herring, Chair of the Virginia Crime Commission and Delegate, 46th House District

  • Steve Descano, Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney 

  • Marlon Dubuisson, Young Adult Committee Chair, Fairfax NAACP, 42nd District Resident

Updates

Below are updates regarding our state budget and from Fairfax County andFairfax County Public Schools. As always, please let me know if I can be of assistance by calling my office 804-698-1042 or by emailing me at DelKTran@house.virginia.gov.

Best, Kathy

Delegate, 42nd District 

Updates from state agencies

State Revenue Update

  • On June 30, we concluded Virginia’s fiscal year 2020. Governor Northam and his team originally predicted Virginia would face a budget shortfall of $1 billion for fiscal year 2020. Instead, we have concluded the fiscal year with a $236.5 million deficit. 

  • There is still uncertainty on the impact of COVID-19 for the current biennial budget, which started July 1 and covers fiscal years 2021 and 2022. As I shared previously, the Governor’s team will be reforecasting our revenues. We will use that information to finalize our biennial budget in the upcoming Special Legislative Session. 

Updates from Fairfax County

Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) Re-Opening

  • Starting July 13, all FCPL branches will open select “express services” that can be completed in person. You can find a list of the available services and requirements for patrons here. 

Updates from Fairfax County Public Schools

  • Superintendent Brabrand announced the FCPS School Board has accepted his recommendation to delay the start of the 2020-2021 academic year to September 8. He anticipates the school year will still conclude on the original, planned timeline of June 11, 2021. 

  • As a reminder, FCPS has extended the deadline for families to indicate which return-to-school option they are selecting for their child(ren) to July 15. FCPS families should have received information about these options from FCPS; you can complete the form via phone or online here. 

View my summary of the 2020 legislative session here.

View my previous e-newsletters here.

View my new COVID-19 resource page to see a summary of state actions, guidance, and resources here.