LISTEN: Pat Herrity Defends Philip Rosenthal
Supervisor Pat Herrity was on WMAL’s Mornings on Mall radio program today, defending Fairfax County Library Trustee Philip Rosenthal. Herrity appointed Rosenthal to the library board in 2018.
The “woke” Left is calling for Rosenthal to resign following his calls for greater ideological diversity on the library website. Jeff McKay, the far-left chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, wants to force Rosenthal off the board, if legally possible.
Political Correctness Impeding Diversity
At the July 29th Library Board of Trustees meeting, my appointee Phil Rosenthal made a statement about the need for more diverse views to be represented in the library catalog’s highlighted books. He and other trustees pointed out that there is no review process for choosing recommended reads for the library catalog and that has led to an unbalanced selection. Since that meeting I have become very concerned by how partisan interests have defamed Mr. Rosenthal, a long-standing public servant…
Fairfax County: Taxation Without Balanced Representation
For those of us who have lived in Fairfax County for more than a decade or two, we cannot believe how our once-great place to live has been decimated by a decade of Democrat rule. The traffic congestion is probably to a large extent unavoidable, and taxes and spending – in absolute terms – will inevitably increase as the population expands. But that does not mean the rate of taxes and spending must rise disproportionately relative to population growth
County Approves Ordinance to Facilitate “Phase One” Reopening
As businesses look to implement new health safety requirements and begin to recover tremendous losses from the past months, this ordinance will ease their burden so they can focus on getting their employees back to work and keeping their customers safe…
New Proposal to Allow Outdoor Dining, Fitness and Exercise Activities
Today on Facebook, Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) shared the following good news:
“On Thursday, The Board will consider an Emergency Ordinance proposal that would permit restaurants and exercise facilities to open outdoors pursuant to Phase One Guidelines.
ICYMI: Supervisor Herrity Talks County Budget
Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) was on WMAL’s Larry O’Connor Show Tuesday evening. The discussion focused on the county’s budget shortfall, with so many businesses and residents now struggling as the result of coronavirus-related closures. “We’ve got to hold the line and not increase taxes,” Mr. Herrity said.
County Board Votes to Move Forward with Admissions Tax
I was the only Board member to vote against moving forward with advertising a public hearing on an up to 4 percent Admissions Tax during Tuesday’s Board meeting. I also requested a $3M project get deferred until we learn more about the budget impacts. Our residents and businesses are struggling to make it and are being forced to make difficult decisions to balance their budgets. Now is not the time to be considering a new industry specific tax
COVID-19 & Budget Town Hall (TV/Online)
Watch Supervisor Pat Herrity’s town hall with County Executive Bryan Hill on Thursday, March 19th at 7:00 PM
ICYMI: Pat Herrity on WMAL
Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) was on WMAL’s Larry O’Connor Show Wednesday afternoon. The discussion focused on Fairfax County’s efforts to address the coronavirus pandemic
Supervisor Herrity’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party
Supervisor Pat & Nancy Herrity cordially invite you to join them for their annual St. Patrick’s Day Party