Supervisor Walter Alcorn
@walteralcorn.bsky.social
Proudly representing the Hunter Mill District on the Fairfax County, Va. Board of Supervisors. Husband and father. Let's talk about all things local government.
To prepare for Election Day tomorrow, Nov. 4, Fairfax County precinct chiefs are picking up materials for their polling places.
For voters, note that the North County Governmental Center isn't a polling place on Election Day. You must vote at the precinct where you're registered.
For voters, note that the North County Governmental Center isn't a polling place on Election Day. You must vote at the precinct where you're registered.
November 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM
To prepare for Election Day tomorrow, Nov. 4, Fairfax County precinct chiefs are picking up materials for their polling places.
For voters, note that the North County Governmental Center isn't a polling place on Election Day. You must vote at the precinct where you're registered.
For voters, note that the North County Governmental Center isn't a polling place on Election Day. You must vote at the precinct where you're registered.
This morning Cox Charities presented $45,000 in grants to seven nonprofits, including $5,000 to Cornerstones for their efforts to fight hunger.
Thanks to the Cox employees who donated money for these charitable contributions!👏
Thanks to the Cox employees who donated money for these charitable contributions!👏
October 28, 2025 at 2:27 PM
This morning Cox Charities presented $45,000 in grants to seven nonprofits, including $5,000 to Cornerstones for their efforts to fight hunger.
Thanks to the Cox employees who donated money for these charitable contributions!👏
Thanks to the Cox employees who donated money for these charitable contributions!👏
🎉Congratulations to artist and educator Marco Rando on receiving a well-deserved 2025 #ArtsFairfax Award!
Rando is the founder of the South Lakes High School STEAM Team, known for their imaginative annual public art installations on Lake Thoreau 🎨
Rando is the founder of the South Lakes High School STEAM Team, known for their imaginative annual public art installations on Lake Thoreau 🎨
October 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🎉Congratulations to artist and educator Marco Rando on receiving a well-deserved 2025 #ArtsFairfax Award!
Rando is the founder of the South Lakes High School STEAM Team, known for their imaginative annual public art installations on Lake Thoreau 🎨
Rando is the founder of the South Lakes High School STEAM Team, known for their imaginative annual public art installations on Lake Thoreau 🎨
Congratulations to the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department's Sebastian Herbolsheimer for earning Firefighter Rookie of the Year Award! 🏆 👨🚒
The Volunteer Fire Commission bestowed the honor at our Board of Supervisors meeting. Thanks to all our brave women & men who are #volunteer firefighters.
The Volunteer Fire Commission bestowed the honor at our Board of Supervisors meeting. Thanks to all our brave women & men who are #volunteer firefighters.
October 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Congratulations to the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department's Sebastian Herbolsheimer for earning Firefighter Rookie of the Year Award! 🏆 👨🚒
The Volunteer Fire Commission bestowed the honor at our Board of Supervisors meeting. Thanks to all our brave women & men who are #volunteer firefighters.
The Volunteer Fire Commission bestowed the honor at our Board of Supervisors meeting. Thanks to all our brave women & men who are #volunteer firefighters.
Yesterday, the region’s Transportation Planning Board voted to defer the I-495 Southside Express Lanes proposal, which would extend lanes from the Springfield Interchange to Maryland.
Our action showed more work is needed on the project to achieve the regional agreement necessary to advance it.
Our action showed more work is needed on the project to achieve the regional agreement necessary to advance it.
October 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Yesterday, the region’s Transportation Planning Board voted to defer the I-495 Southside Express Lanes proposal, which would extend lanes from the Springfield Interchange to Maryland.
Our action showed more work is needed on the project to achieve the regional agreement necessary to advance it.
Our action showed more work is needed on the project to achieve the regional agreement necessary to advance it.
Join the family-friendly activities at the open houses of the Reston and Vienna Fire Stations this Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 🚒
You'll also learn how to prevent fires caused by lithium-ion battery which are becoming increasingly more common.🔋 🔥
You'll also learn how to prevent fires caused by lithium-ion battery which are becoming increasingly more common.🔋 🔥
October 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Join the family-friendly activities at the open houses of the Reston and Vienna Fire Stations this Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 🚒
You'll also learn how to prevent fires caused by lithium-ion battery which are becoming increasingly more common.🔋 🔥
You'll also learn how to prevent fires caused by lithium-ion battery which are becoming increasingly more common.🔋 🔥
Join me this Saturday, Oct. 11 at 10 am for a guided community walk.🚶
We'll explore the trails near Hunters Woods Plaza and docents will share insights on nature, public arts and history.🌱 🖼️ 📜 This event is sponsored by Reston Community Center and One Hunter Woods. Learn more: buff.ly/zZILFnr
We'll explore the trails near Hunters Woods Plaza and docents will share insights on nature, public arts and history.🌱 🖼️ 📜 This event is sponsored by Reston Community Center and One Hunter Woods. Learn more: buff.ly/zZILFnr
October 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Join me this Saturday, Oct. 11 at 10 am for a guided community walk.🚶
We'll explore the trails near Hunters Woods Plaza and docents will share insights on nature, public arts and history.🌱 🖼️ 📜 This event is sponsored by Reston Community Center and One Hunter Woods. Learn more: buff.ly/zZILFnr
We'll explore the trails near Hunters Woods Plaza and docents will share insights on nature, public arts and history.🌱 🖼️ 📜 This event is sponsored by Reston Community Center and One Hunter Woods. Learn more: buff.ly/zZILFnr
It's #BannedBooksWeek.📖 Stand up against censorship and exercise your right read!
This week crack open a banned book from this list of top titles that have others have tried to suppress, available at the Fairfax County Library: buff.ly/UwzIuh4
This week crack open a banned book from this list of top titles that have others have tried to suppress, available at the Fairfax County Library: buff.ly/UwzIuh4
October 9, 2025 at 4:18 PM
It's #BannedBooksWeek.📖 Stand up against censorship and exercise your right read!
This week crack open a banned book from this list of top titles that have others have tried to suppress, available at the Fairfax County Library: buff.ly/UwzIuh4
This week crack open a banned book from this list of top titles that have others have tried to suppress, available at the Fairfax County Library: buff.ly/UwzIuh4
Today, the Board of Supervisors got an update on our draft Virginia General Assembly legislative program.
As chair of our Older Adults Committee, I strongly support state legislation to require financial institutions to be trained in scam prevention and report suspected financial exploitation.🚫 💵
As chair of our Older Adults Committee, I strongly support state legislation to require financial institutions to be trained in scam prevention and report suspected financial exploitation.🚫 💵
October 7, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Today, the Board of Supervisors got an update on our draft Virginia General Assembly legislative program.
As chair of our Older Adults Committee, I strongly support state legislation to require financial institutions to be trained in scam prevention and report suspected financial exploitation.🚫 💵
As chair of our Older Adults Committee, I strongly support state legislation to require financial institutions to be trained in scam prevention and report suspected financial exploitation.🚫 💵
Did you know lithium-ion batteries are in most of the electronics in your home? If not used correctly or damaged, they can start a fire or explode.
Watch Fairfax County firefighter Davis offer safety tips, and read other battery safety tips🔋🔥 bit.ly/3IUAN9I
Watch Fairfax County firefighter Davis offer safety tips, and read other battery safety tips🔋🔥 bit.ly/3IUAN9I
October 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Did you know lithium-ion batteries are in most of the electronics in your home? If not used correctly or damaged, they can start a fire or explode.
Watch Fairfax County firefighter Davis offer safety tips, and read other battery safety tips🔋🔥 bit.ly/3IUAN9I
Watch Fairfax County firefighter Davis offer safety tips, and read other battery safety tips🔋🔥 bit.ly/3IUAN9I
Big thanks to the South Lakes High School PTSA for having me help lead the pre-race warmups at the “Do It Your Way 0.5K”! 🏃💪💚💙
We walked 650 steps to raise funds for the PTSA's food pantry that feeds 550 students and families each week.
#pantrypoint5K #DoItYourWay #SLHS #reston #lakeanne
We walked 650 steps to raise funds for the PTSA's food pantry that feeds 550 students and families each week.
#pantrypoint5K #DoItYourWay #SLHS #reston #lakeanne
October 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Big thanks to the South Lakes High School PTSA for having me help lead the pre-race warmups at the “Do It Your Way 0.5K”! 🏃💪💚💙
We walked 650 steps to raise funds for the PTSA's food pantry that feeds 550 students and families each week.
#pantrypoint5K #DoItYourWay #SLHS #reston #lakeanne
We walked 650 steps to raise funds for the PTSA's food pantry that feeds 550 students and families each week.
#pantrypoint5K #DoItYourWay #SLHS #reston #lakeanne
To help the about 80,000 federal workers and many contractors who live in Fairfax County, the Board of Supervisors voted this morning to extend the personal property tax deadline for 30 days until Nov. 5. The extension is retroactive to the original Oct. 6 due date.
#shutdown2025
#shutdown2025
October 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
To help the about 80,000 federal workers and many contractors who live in Fairfax County, the Board of Supervisors voted this morning to extend the personal property tax deadline for 30 days until Nov. 5. The extension is retroactive to the original Oct. 6 due date.
#shutdown2025
#shutdown2025
I joined @AFSPNCAC for the #OutOfTheDarkness Walk to send a powerful message: you are not alone.
Alongside my fellow Board members, I walked to raise awareness and remind everyone that suicide is preventable — and support is always within reach.
#MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #EndTheStigma
Alongside my fellow Board members, I walked to raise awareness and remind everyone that suicide is preventable — and support is always within reach.
#MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #EndTheStigma
October 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I joined @AFSPNCAC for the #OutOfTheDarkness Walk to send a powerful message: you are not alone.
Alongside my fellow Board members, I walked to raise awareness and remind everyone that suicide is preventable — and support is always within reach.
#MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #EndTheStigma
Alongside my fellow Board members, I walked to raise awareness and remind everyone that suicide is preventable — and support is always within reach.
#MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #EndTheStigma
Thanks to @CapitalOne Center & @Tephra_Ica for inviting me to speak at the Celebration of the Arts!
Stop by this free event for art installations, live music, food + more! It’s open until 5P today and tomorrow 🎨
#artsfestival #tysonsva
Stop by this free event for art installations, live music, food + more! It’s open until 5P today and tomorrow 🎨
#artsfestival #tysonsva
October 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Thanks to @CapitalOne Center & @Tephra_Ica for inviting me to speak at the Celebration of the Arts!
Stop by this free event for art installations, live music, food + more! It’s open until 5P today and tomorrow 🎨
#artsfestival #tysonsva
Stop by this free event for art installations, live music, food + more! It’s open until 5P today and tomorrow 🎨
#artsfestival #tysonsva
What a great day at Vienna’s Oktoberfest sponsored by Vienna Business Association and Town of Vienna.
It runs until 7 pm. Come raise a stein!🍺
It runs until 7 pm. Come raise a stein!🍺
October 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
What a great day at Vienna’s Oktoberfest sponsored by Vienna Business Association and Town of Vienna.
It runs until 7 pm. Come raise a stein!🍺
It runs until 7 pm. Come raise a stein!🍺
As our region has been battered by federal jobs cuts and now a #FederalShutdown, Fairfax County wants to know how economic conditions are impacting local businesses.
Take this quick survey to help us better tailor our programs & services: buff.ly/D6utXke
#EconomicImpact #Shutdown
Take this quick survey to help us better tailor our programs & services: buff.ly/D6utXke
#EconomicImpact #Shutdown
October 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM
As our region has been battered by federal jobs cuts and now a #FederalShutdown, Fairfax County wants to know how economic conditions are impacting local businesses.
Take this quick survey to help us better tailor our programs & services: buff.ly/D6utXke
#EconomicImpact #Shutdown
Take this quick survey to help us better tailor our programs & services: buff.ly/D6utXke
#EconomicImpact #Shutdown
With more than 21,000 federal workers who've already lost their jobs in our region, fed employees and contractors will face more economic hardships during the #FederalShutdown.
Fairfax County is offering help and resources: buff.ly/lBCLCbe
#Shutdown #FairfaxCounty
Fairfax County is offering help and resources: buff.ly/lBCLCbe
#Shutdown #FairfaxCounty
October 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
With more than 21,000 federal workers who've already lost their jobs in our region, fed employees and contractors will face more economic hardships during the #FederalShutdown.
Fairfax County is offering help and resources: buff.ly/lBCLCbe
#Shutdown #FairfaxCounty
Fairfax County is offering help and resources: buff.ly/lBCLCbe
#Shutdown #FairfaxCounty
If you think globally, you're so depressed, you can't act!"
Jane Goodall's call to act locally is more urgent than ever.
I was honored to meet this pioneering force for good—and grateful for her support of a task force I launched to help preserve Tysons Forest in Fairfax County. 🌱🌍 #JaneGoodall
Jane Goodall's call to act locally is more urgent than ever.
I was honored to meet this pioneering force for good—and grateful for her support of a task force I launched to help preserve Tysons Forest in Fairfax County. 🌱🌍 #JaneGoodall
October 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
If you think globally, you're so depressed, you can't act!"
Jane Goodall's call to act locally is more urgent than ever.
I was honored to meet this pioneering force for good—and grateful for her support of a task force I launched to help preserve Tysons Forest in Fairfax County. 🌱🌍 #JaneGoodall
Jane Goodall's call to act locally is more urgent than ever.
I was honored to meet this pioneering force for good—and grateful for her support of a task force I launched to help preserve Tysons Forest in Fairfax County. 🌱🌍 #JaneGoodall
🍺Raise a stein at Vienna's Oktoberfest this Saturday, Oct. 4, the annual event sponsored by the Vienna Business Association and Town of Vienna
I'll be helping to pour the artisan, craft brews that will be on tap.
#ViennaVA #Oktoberfest
I'll be helping to pour the artisan, craft brews that will be on tap.
#ViennaVA #Oktoberfest
September 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🍺Raise a stein at Vienna's Oktoberfest this Saturday, Oct. 4, the annual event sponsored by the Vienna Business Association and Town of Vienna
I'll be helping to pour the artisan, craft brews that will be on tap.
#ViennaVA #Oktoberfest
I'll be helping to pour the artisan, craft brews that will be on tap.
#ViennaVA #Oktoberfest
At today's Board of Supervisors meeting, I recognized the Vienna Arts Society for earning FFXow's Readers Choice award as best art gallery in Fairfax County. 🎨 🏆
The honor is well deserved since the society has been the home for artists and art lovers in #ViennaVA for the past 50 years.🧑🎨
The honor is well deserved since the society has been the home for artists and art lovers in #ViennaVA for the past 50 years.🧑🎨
September 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
At today's Board of Supervisors meeting, I recognized the Vienna Arts Society for earning FFXow's Readers Choice award as best art gallery in Fairfax County. 🎨 🏆
The honor is well deserved since the society has been the home for artists and art lovers in #ViennaVA for the past 50 years.🧑🎨
The honor is well deserved since the society has been the home for artists and art lovers in #ViennaVA for the past 50 years.🧑🎨
Join me and other Board of Supervisors members this Sat., Oct. 4 for the
@afspnational.bsky.social Out of the Darkness Walk: bit.ly/afsp2025
We declared September as #SuicidePreventionMonth. Let's walk to support the effort to help save lives.
#SuicideAwareness #StopSuicide #FairfaxCounty
@afspnational.bsky.social Out of the Darkness Walk: bit.ly/afsp2025
We declared September as #SuicidePreventionMonth. Let's walk to support the effort to help save lives.
#SuicideAwareness #StopSuicide #FairfaxCounty
September 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Join me and other Board of Supervisors members this Sat., Oct. 4 for the
@afspnational.bsky.social Out of the Darkness Walk: bit.ly/afsp2025
We declared September as #SuicidePreventionMonth. Let's walk to support the effort to help save lives.
#SuicideAwareness #StopSuicide #FairfaxCounty
@afspnational.bsky.social Out of the Darkness Walk: bit.ly/afsp2025
We declared September as #SuicidePreventionMonth. Let's walk to support the effort to help save lives.
#SuicideAwareness #StopSuicide #FairfaxCounty
📉 As more federal workers are about to lose their paychecks, a new Brookings Institution report says the DMV region has lost 4.5% federal jobs (about 17,000 jobs over six months) — almost twice the national decline of 2.5%.
#DMVeconomy #jobs #fairfaxcounty
#DMVeconomy #jobs #fairfaxcounty
September 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
📉 As more federal workers are about to lose their paychecks, a new Brookings Institution report says the DMV region has lost 4.5% federal jobs (about 17,000 jobs over six months) — almost twice the national decline of 2.5%.
#DMVeconomy #jobs #fairfaxcounty
#DMVeconomy #jobs #fairfaxcounty
📣 The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing tomorrow for the FY25 Carryover. Key priorities include:
🍽️ $2.5M for food access programs
🏠 $2M for homeless services
📉 $9.45M for our economic uncertainty reserve fund
We're committed to helping as the feds cut aid to the most vulnerable.
🍽️ $2.5M for food access programs
🏠 $2M for homeless services
📉 $9.45M for our economic uncertainty reserve fund
We're committed to helping as the feds cut aid to the most vulnerable.
September 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
📣 The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing tomorrow for the FY25 Carryover. Key priorities include:
🍽️ $2.5M for food access programs
🏠 $2M for homeless services
📉 $9.45M for our economic uncertainty reserve fund
We're committed to helping as the feds cut aid to the most vulnerable.
🍽️ $2.5M for food access programs
🏠 $2M for homeless services
📉 $9.45M for our economic uncertainty reserve fund
We're committed to helping as the feds cut aid to the most vulnerable.
Don't think hunger is problem in wealthy Fairfax County?🍽️
About 1 in 4 households in Fairfax face food insecurity, says the @foodbankmetrodc 2025 Hunger Report released this week. Even 18% of of middle and high-income families in the DMV are struggling to put food on the table.
About 1 in 4 households in Fairfax face food insecurity, says the @foodbankmetrodc 2025 Hunger Report released this week. Even 18% of of middle and high-income families in the DMV are struggling to put food on the table.
September 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Don't think hunger is problem in wealthy Fairfax County?🍽️
About 1 in 4 households in Fairfax face food insecurity, says the @foodbankmetrodc 2025 Hunger Report released this week. Even 18% of of middle and high-income families in the DMV are struggling to put food on the table.
About 1 in 4 households in Fairfax face food insecurity, says the @foodbankmetrodc 2025 Hunger Report released this week. Even 18% of of middle and high-income families in the DMV are struggling to put food on the table.
At today’s @wmata.com Safety & Operations Committee meeting, which I chair, we received an update on the new Better Bus Network.
Thanks to strong outreach efforts, 74% of riders were aware of the changes before launch day — a result any major brand would be proud to achieve! ! 👏🚌 #WMATA
Thanks to strong outreach efforts, 74% of riders were aware of the changes before launch day — a result any major brand would be proud to achieve! ! 👏🚌 #WMATA
September 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
At today’s @wmata.com Safety & Operations Committee meeting, which I chair, we received an update on the new Better Bus Network.
Thanks to strong outreach efforts, 74% of riders were aware of the changes before launch day — a result any major brand would be proud to achieve! ! 👏🚌 #WMATA
Thanks to strong outreach efforts, 74% of riders were aware of the changes before launch day — a result any major brand would be proud to achieve! ! 👏🚌 #WMATA