Announcements and Events

March 14 Meeting on Advertised FY 2019 County Budget

posted Feb 28, 2018, 6:51 AM by Mike P [ updated Feb 28, 2018, 6:52 AM ]

Time: 7:30-9:30 pm
Location: Braddock Hall, 9002 Burke Lake Road, (in Library Building)
Join us for a presentation by staff from the County Executive's office about the FY2019 Advertised Budget Plan. The plan includes a recommended 2.5 cent increase per $100 assessed value on residential real estate.

February Meeting with Braddock District School Board Member

posted Jan 19, 2018, 7:24 PM by Mike P [ updated Jan 19, 2018, 7:26 PM ]

The next BDC meeting will be on the second Wednesday in February (February 14th). Ms.Megan McLaughlin, our Braddock District member of the School Board, will talk about FCPS issues. She'll present the upcoming FCPS budget request and discuss the reasoning behind and rationale for the various components and amounts requested. We will have plenty of time for questions. Since it will be Valentine's Day we'll have some chocolates to share.

October 11 Meeting on Emergency Preparedness

posted Sep 19, 2017, 4:48 PM by Mike P

Please join us for our October meeting focused on Emergency Preparedness.

Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm

Location: Braddock Hall meeting room in the Kings Park Library building
9002 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA

ANNUAL BRADDOCK DISTRICT PICNIC AND BEST OF BRADDOCK HONORS

posted Jul 9, 2017, 9:38 PM by Mike P

Please join us on July 12th to enjoy the annual Braddock District Picnic at the Kings Park Library/ Braddock Supervisor's Offices (9002 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA 22015). We'll kick off the evening with BBQ from Red, Hot and Blue at 6 PM and then top off the festivities with the famous BoB (Best of Braddock) Honors at 7 PM.

Monthly Meeting June 14, 7:30pm

posted Jun 11, 2017, 8:48 AM by Mike P

Join us in Braddock Hall, adjacent to Supervisor Cook's office at 9003 Burke Lake Rd for our monthly membership meeting. This is our customary primary annual business meeting with review of membership, expenditures and budget as well as annual elections. Calls for candidates to serve on the Board were published to member organizations on May 12th. Each candidate will have time allotted to address the audience before voting takes place. All member organizations are encouraged to have a designated representative attend the meeting to cast their votes.
On June 14th we will also be announcing the names of the "Best of Braddock" awardees with those awards to be presented during the July 12th Braddock District Picnic.

Call for Best of Braddock Nominations

posted May 18, 2017, 6:00 PM by Mike P [ updated May 18, 2017, 6:04 PM ]

Braddock District Supervisor John Cook in partnership with the Braddock District Council of Community Associations (BDC) announces the annual call for nominations for Best of Braddock awards for citizen’s recognition. This annual tribute to deserving citizens will take place during the District Picnic on July 12^th. The nomination form can be downloaded below.

| Attachments: Best of Braddock Nomination Form 2017.docx

Legislator's Forum--April 12

posted Apr 7, 2017, 12:18 PM by Mike P [ updated Apr 7, 2017, 12:19 PM ]

Collectively Braddock District's 123,000 residents are represented in Richmond by three State Senators and five Delegates. We're pleased to announce that Senators Saslaw, Marsden and Petersen as well as Delegates Korey, Filler-Corn, Watts and Bulova have indicated that they will be joining us on the 12th to tell us what they've been working on in Richmond. This is your opportunity to interact directly with your elected officials in a setting where you'll be able to ask questions and express concerns. As always, our meetings start at 7:30 and we adjoin by 9:00 P.M. Join us in the King's Park Library meeting room (9003 Burke Lake Rd, FX, 22015) on April 12th. MEET AND EXCHANGE THOUGHTS WITH THE PEOPLE WE'VE ELECTED TO REPRESENT US IN RICHMOND.

County Budget Meeting, March 8, 2017

posted Feb 22, 2017, 6:53 PM by Mike P

The Braddock District Council (BDC) will host its annual county budget meeting on March 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kings Park Library Meeting Room (9000 Burke Lake Road). A representative from the County Department of Management and Budget will attend. Supervisor Cook will also be available to help provide input and take questions. All are welcome to attend.

October 12, 2016 Meeting on Meals Tax

posted Oct 10, 2016, 12:55 PM by Mike P [ updated Oct 10, 2016, 12:55 PM ]

7:30-9pm Wednesday night

Location:

Kings Park Elementary School
5400 Harrow Way, Springfield, Virginia

Topic: pros and cons of proposed meals tax

BDC Meeting September 14, 7:30pm

posted Sep 7, 2016, 6:45 PM by Mike P [ updated Sep 17, 2016, 12:19 PM ]

Please join us on September 14th at Braddock Hall
in Kings Park Library building. We will present and
vote to approve the 2016-2017 budget. We’ll then
move to an interactive discussion of the FCPA
Bond request to be voted on during November’s election.
We’ll also be joined by representatives of
the “Spirit Open Equestrian Program” who will
briefly talk about Equine Therapy, its proven potential
and expansion of its use to treat wounded warriors.
Lastly we’ll have the forms to sign up as an Election
Officer available in the back of the room for those
who may want to contribute the time and effort.”