May 2, 2023

Neighbors, 

 

Thank you to everyone who joined my 3rd annual Earth Day Town Hall! We had a great discussion on environmental policy and supporting our state parks with the League of Conservation Voters, New Virginia Majority, and Virginia Outdoors Adventure. This was my 11th and final town hall for and around the 2023 legislative session, and I hope to see you at a future one!

In this newsletter, I’ve included information about the following:

  • Voting Update

    • First Day of Primary Voting

    • Redistricting Reminder

  • Community Updates

    • Gunston Hall Executive Meeting

    • Vaisakhi at Singh Sabha Gurdwara

    • “Thanks Run Forever” with the Washington Korean Women’s Society

    • Asian Development Bank Road Show Kick-Off

    • All Dulles Area Muslim Society Eid Prayer

    • Senator Mark Warner and the Korean American Association of Greater Washington

    • Metropolitan Area

    • Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project’s Bataan Memorial Death March

    • Barrington Homeowners Association Meeting

  • Transportation Updates

    • Commonwealth Transportation Board Public Comment

    • WMATA Major Summer Construction

    • Yellow Line Reopening on Sunday, May 7

  • Cannabis Control Authority Fairfax Town Hall

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


Voting Updates

 

First Day of Primary Voting

 

Friday, May 5 is the first day of early voting for the upcoming June 20 primary elections. You can vote at the following times at the following locations from May 5 until June 17. For more details, click here.

 

Fairfax County Government Center, Conference Rooms 2 and 3

12000 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22035

Weekdays: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Two Saturdays (June 10, June 17): 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Mt. Vernon Governmental Center

2511 Parkers Lane Alexandria, 22306

Weekdays: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Two Saturdays (June 10, June 17): 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

North County Governmental Center

1801 Cameron Glen Drive Reston, 20190

Weekdays: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Two Saturdays (June 10, June 17): 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Sample ballots for the primary elections are available; you can look for the sample ballot for your polling location at this link.


Redistricting Reminder

As a reminder, the district lines of the General Assembly were redrawn by the Supreme Court in 2021 and will take effect after this fall’s elections. Every 10 years, Congressional and state legislature district lines are redrawn given updated population data from the Census. 

Your member of the General Assembly will continue to represent you until the new General Assembly is sworn in next January. For example, I will continue representing the 42nd District until next January.

However, as I announced in October, I will be running for re-election in the new 18th House District. I currently represent about 50 percent of this district, which includes parts of Lorton and West, Central and North Springfield. I hope to be able to continue being a voice for you in the House of Delegates and look forward to meeting neighbors in the new part of the district.

You can see which new House of Delegates and state Senate districts you reside in on the General Assembly’s website. Just input your address, click “find now,” and then “**NEW IN 2024.” If you are interested to see who is running for the House of Delegates or state Senate in your new district, I encourage you to check out Virginia Public Access Project’s website.


Community Updates

 

Gunston Hall Executive Meeting

My daughter and I attended Gunston Hall’s Executive Meeting to hear an update about all that’s underway to continue improving the visitor and educational experience. Gunston Hall is the home of George Mason, a Founding Father and author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, and I hope you have a chance to come and visit!


Vaisakhi at Singh Sabha Gurdwara

It was an honor to celebrate Vaisakhi at Singh Sabha Gurdwara in Fairfax. Thank you for welcoming us!


“Thanks Run Forever” with the Washington Korean Women’s Society

I was so glad to join the Washington Korean Women’s Society recently for their “Thanks Run Forever” to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the US-Republic of Korea Alliance.


Asian Development Bank Road Show Kick-Off

I was honored to recently help kick-off the Asian Development Bank’s “Road Show,” hosted by Ambassador Chantale Wong. I highlighted Virginia’s connections to the Asia Pacific Region, how Asian companies tap into our skilled workforce, and how the Commonwealth’s businesses are poised to expand.


All Dulles Area Muslim Society Eid Prayer

Thank you to the All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) for having me at your Eid prayer at Tyson’s Corner. I hope everyone who observed Ramadan had a wonderful Eid!


Luncheon with Mark Warner and the Korean American Association of Greater Washington Metropolitan Area

I enjoyed joining U.S. Senator Mark Warner to meet with the Korean American Association of Greater Washington Metropolitan Area and hearing about their priorities.


Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project’s Bataan Memorial Death March

My daughter and I participated in a memorial walk to honor the heroism, service, and sacrifice of American and Filipino service members who endured the Bataan Death March 81 years ago. Thank you to the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project for organizing.


Barrington Homeowners Association Annual Meeting

Thank you to the Barrington Homeowners Association for inviting me to give a legislative update at your annual association meeting.


Transportation Updates

Commonwealth Transportation Board Public Comment

The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) will be accepting public comments regarding its draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2029 Six-Year Improvement Program, which allocates public funds to highway, road, bridge, rail, bicycle, pedestrian, public transportation, and transportation demand management projects.

To learn more, visit the Department of Transportation’s website. You can submit comments online or by mail or at one of the addresses below:

  • For roads and highways: 

  • For transit and rail:

    • Email: DRPTPR@drpt.virginia.gov

    • Mail: Public Information Office, Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, 600 East Main Street, Suite 2102, Richmond, VA 23219.

WMATA Major Summer Construction

Metro recently announced major construction to the Orange, Silver, and Green lines that will take place over the summer. While these construction projects will not occur in the 42nd District, residents who regularly travel on those Metro lines should be aware that there may be delays this summer.


Yellow Line Reopening on Sunday, May 7

Metro announced that the Yellow Line will be reopening for transit on Sunday, May 7. The Yellow Line has been closed for eight months as extensive work was done on the tunnel and bridge between the Pentagon and L’Enfant Plaza stations. You can find more information about the reopening on Metro’s website.


Virginia Cannabis Control Authority Fairfax Town Hall

The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) is holding a town hall in Fairfax County to present about the role of the CCA and to introduce their Board of Directors and agency employees. They will be presenting on current Virginia cannabis laws and for community members to share their opinions.

The town hall will be held on Thursday, May 4 from 5:30 to 7:30pm in the Fairfax Government Center Board Auditorium (12000 Government Center Pkwy).

The CCA will also be livestreaming the town hall. If you would like to speak, the CCA encourages you to sign up online. Speakers will be called in the order that they sign up and will be limited to two minutes.