1. The Sully District Council of Citizen Associations will meet will meet in person at 7:00 p.m. on 25 February 2026 at the Sully Governmental Facility and online
Online Meeting Information:
The Sully District Council requires each participant in our online meetings to identify themselves. If your screen name does not provide enough information to identify yourself, or you are a call-in participant, you will be asked to to identify yourself. If after repeated requests, you choose not to do so, you will be disconnected from the meeting.
• Meeting link: https://webmaster2020.my.webex.com/webmaster2020.my/j.php?MTID=m5d7f328d4011419b6851efcdf8173456
• Meeting number: 798 657 178
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• Join by phone: +1-408-418-9388 (Access code: 798 657 178)
2. Time to renew your association's membership in the Sully District Council. Our membership application can now be submitted on line! Please complete it, and then print a copy to enclose with your check.

Has your community made plans to join us for 2026?

3. Sully District Council is Social!
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4. Jim Neighbors, the Sully District Council Secretary, updated the combined JSDLU&TC Land Use and Membership Matrix on 31 January 2026.
5. The next Sully District Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
• Topic: Plans for a Casino in Fairfax County

Featured speakers:
• Lynne Mulston, member of the No Casino Coalition
'No Casino Coalition' is a grassroots group of Fairfax citizens working to make it known to policymakers, the media, and developers that a casino development is not welcome in Fairfax County
• Sally Horn, member of the Advisory Board of the Tysons Stakeholders Alliance
Sally Horn is on the Advisory Board of the Tysons Stakeholders Alliance. The Tysons Stakeholders Alliance is a coalition of residents, employees and members of the Greater Tysons region who are opposed to casino development in Tysons or anywhere else in Fairfax County.
Sally is also chair of the Greater Tysons Citizens Coalition (GTCC). The GTCC was established in 2008 as a focal point for citizen participation in Fairfax County's planned urbanization of Tysons Corner. It is comprised of concerned citizens, organizations and communities in and around Tysons Corner, including the Vienna Town Council, the McLean Citizens Association, and residents from McLean, Vienna, Tysons and elsewhere. Its goals include, inter alia, promoting, supporting and ensuring that the public infrastructure supports Tysons and the surrounding communities near Tysons, and identifying major policy questions of concern that arise.
The No Casino Coalition request that you take action now:
• The No Fairfax Casino Coalition is asking for your help in spreading the news about immediate action. PLEASE share the following notice to your homeowners groups, citizens associations, social networks, book clubs, sports leagues, etc.
• TAKE ACTION TODAY: SB756 has crossed over from the Senate to the House and is assigned to the General Laws Committee. It is expected that the bill will come before General Laws on Tuesday, February 24
  1. PICK a message from below and copy it or use your own message.
  • Violation of local control: The bill bypasses Fairfax County’s established land use authority, was not requested by local officials or residents, and contradicts the county’s comprehensive plan.
  • Disregard for elected leadership: The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has formally opposed casino legislation in its 2026 Legislative Agenda.
  • Public opposition: Surveys show roughly 75% of Fairfax County residents oppose a casino, cutting across demographics and political lines; 66% of residents associated with unions who were polled oppose a casino.
  • A Direct Assault on a Prosperous Economic Powerhouse: This Bill singles out one of Virginia’s most dynamic and thriving economic and residential centers and threatens to destabilize what works.
  • Introducing casino gambling in Fairfax County jeopardizes a proven success story for speculative gains.
  • Unfounded financial claims: The bill’s promoters promise unrealistic economic benefits—such as a 10% reduction in real estate taxes—that would require casino revenues far beyond what major casinos generate.
  • Break from state precedent: Virginia’s existing casino policy limits authorizations to economically distressed localities; SB 756 instead targets a thriving region contributing around 20% of Virginia’s General Fund revenue.
  2. Go to: https://hodspeak.house.virginia.gov/committees/H11/bill_feedback
  3. Scroll down to the bottom to find SB756.Check the box on the left and click NEXT in the lower right corner
  4. Complete the form. Note you can add your County or location of residence. Paste the message(s) you want to convey for the record.
  5. Check “I’m not a robot” box and hit SUBMIT. That’s it!
• If you have an extra two minutes . . . EMAIL a letter to all members of House General Laws. We have prepared a letter for you to send to all Delegates in the General Laws Committee. Please copy and paste the following addresses into your email.
  DelPKrizek@house.virginia.gov, DelHSeibold@house.virginia.gov, DelBCarr@house.virginia.gov, DelLTorian@house.virginia.gov, DelMPrice@house.virginia.gov, DelMSimon@house.virginia.gov, DelKDelaney@house.virginia.gov, DelJCole@house.virginia.gov, DelAMcClure@house.virginia.gov, DelPHernandez@house.virginia.gov, DelAReaser@house.virginia.gov, DelKCallsen@house.virginia.gov, DelEGuzman@house.virginia.gov, DelSCarroll@house.virginia.gov, DelLFranklin@house.virginia.gov, DelBKnight@house.virginia.gov, DelJMorefield@house.virginia.gov, DelBFowler@house.virginia.gov, DelTAustin@house.virginia.gov, DelRBloxom@house.virginia.gov, DelBWiley@house.virginia.gov, DelEMcLaughlin@house.virginia.gov, DelGCain@house.virginia.gov,

  Copy and paste the letter below, followed by your name and address. Hit SEND.

  The Honorable Members
  Virginia House of Delegates
  P.O. Box 406
  Richmond, VA 23218
  
  By Email
  
  Re: Vote No SB 756
  
  Dear Members of the House of Delegates:
  
  I urge you to oppose SB 756, authorizing a casino in Fairfax County, because we have deep concerns about the claimed economic and fiscal benefits. Instead of supporting communities in need, SB 756 flip-flops on past casino expansion policy and urges an inconsistent approach that undermines public trust in fair governance. We ask you to carefully consider the following key concerns before making your decision about this Bill:
  
  • It Violates Virginia’s Long-standing Principle of Local Control Over Land Use. This request did not originate from local land use authorities, or, in its original form, even legislators representing the districts in which the proposed casino would be located. It is not part of the County’s comprehensive plan, nor have the parties behind the bill sought local engagement. By moving this legislation forward despite clear opposition from elected officials, this Bill overlooks local autonomy and the perspectives of those most directly affected.  
  • It Represents a Blatant Disregard for Local Political Leadership. Fairfax County’s Board of Supervisors opposes casino legislation in its 2026 Legislative agenda.  
  • It Totally Ignores the Wishes of the People of Fairfax County. Multiple polls have shown that the people of Fairfax County do not want a casino. Opposition is widespread (75% opposed, county-wide) and crosses political, economic, and racial divisions. Additionally, 66% of respondents associated with unions oppose a casino.  
  • It is a Direct Assault on a Prosperous Economic Powerhouse. This Bill singles out one of Virginia’s most dynamic and thriving economic and residential centers and threatens to destabilize what works. Introducing casino gambling in Fairfax County jeopardizes a proven success story for speculative gains.  
  • Dubious, Pie-in-the-Sky Promises. The financial claims behind this Bill are not just unverified – they’re downright fantastical. The Patron has claimed that a casino will bring substantial economic benefits to both Fairfax County and the state, but these claims remain unsubstantiated and lack independent, rigorous analysis. The outrageous claims about reducing Fairfax County real estate taxes by 10% would require annual casino revenues of approximately $4.5 billion – a figure that exceeds the performance of established venues like Maryland’s MGM National Harbor and major Las Vegas casinos by at least a factor of 3!  
  • It Represents a Radical Departure from Virginia’s Casino Establishment Policies. The Bill would shred established precedent authorizing casino expansion into localities most in need of economic revitalization. Instead, the Patron’s Bill targets a flourishing area that generated 20% of the State’s General Fund Revenue, according to a recent report by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia.  
  
  Although the location parameters have been changed slightly from the Bill’s initial version, it is clear that the target for this casino remains the Tysons corridor. Placing a casino in Fairfax County’s Tysons corridor could divert consumer spending from existing businesses, weaken the county’s strong tax base, and threaten essential public services. 
  
  This legislation threatens to destabilize a major contributor to Virginia’s economy, disregards the will of the people and their local elected officials, and relies on demonstrably false financial assumptions and claims. Rather than comprehensive, impartial economic studies, the Proponents of this measure ask the General Assembly to rely on their oral representations of unverified forecasts, and in doing so, are exposing Fairfax County and the Commonwealth to significant fiscal risks.
  
  We trust in your commitment to responsible governance and the long-term prosperity of our Commonwealth. We respectfully and urgently ask that you safeguard the fiscal health of your constituents by voting ‘No’ when SB 756 comes before you.
  
  Sincerely,
  Your Name
  Your address, city, state zip
  

  Gratefully, sLynne Mulston, Chair
7. The JSDLU&TC met on Monday, 16 February 2026
• Topics:
1. 7:00 — PCA/SEA/2232 application for the Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) regarding their existing Cub Run electrical substation
• The JSDLU&TC voted not to object, with the provision that if the staff report indicates there are objections to the proposal, they should plan on returning
2. 7:45 — Freestanding emergency department
• The JSDLU&TC voted not to object, with the provision that if the staff report indicates there are objections to the proposal, they should plan on returning
3. 8:30 — County Sale of 3721 Stonecroft Boulevard as a Data Center and Affordable Housing Goals
   • The JSDLU&TC postponed its decision on this matter and asked that county staff be scheduled to brief it on this matter at our March meeting
8. Old Business
• The tentative Sully District Council of Citizens Associations schedule for 2026 (subject to change) (agendas may not be available until the week/day of the meeting):
• 28 January: State of Sully by Sully Supervisor Kathy Smith
• 25 February: Plans for a Casino in Fairfax County
• 24 March: Dulles Airport (Tuesday night at the Franklin Farm Community Center)
• 22 April: Centreville Task Force
• 27 May: General Assembly Report by Delegates and Senators representing Sully in Richmond
• 24 June: Fire and Rescue Department or Westfields Business Owners Association
• 26 July and 23 August: No Summer meetings currently scheduled
• 23 September: Biannual Congressional candidates night
• 21 October: TBD
• 18 November: TBD
• 16 December: TBD
In addition to the items identified above the following additional items will considered:
• Congressional Reports from Washington
• County Homelessness Services
9. Items of General Interest:
   • Share Your Thoughts on Potential Changes to Regulations for Accessory Living Units
   
   • Accessory Living Units (ALUs) are a secondary dwelling area of a single-family detached residence, often known as in-law suites, basement apartments or guest houses. The Zoning Ordinance contains requirements for ALUs, which include limitations to size, occupancy, entrances, parking and more. 
     
   • Potential updates to the county’s zoning regulations for (ALUs) are under consideration, and the community is invited to weigh in through an online survey. 
     
   • The community survey offers county residents an opportunity to submit feedback on potential changes for ALU regulations, which county staff will use alongside their analysis to determine next steps. The survey will be open through February 28.
   • Sully District Seeking Volunteers for Boards, Authorities & Commissions (BACs)
   Are you, or someone you know, interested in volunteering as a Sully District appointee? The Sully District currently has vacancies on several Boards, Authorities & Commissions (BACs), for which we are considering candidates. If you are interested in serving on a committee, contact the Sully District office at sully@fairfaxcounty.gov, or by phone at 703-814-7100. Please provide a current resume. We currently have vacancies for the Architectural Review Board, the Barbara Varon Volunteer Award Selection Committee, the Board of Building and Fire Prevention Code Appeals, the Board of Equalization, the Community Action Advisory Board (CAAB), the Continuum of Care Board (CoC) Board, and the Human Services Council.
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10. Scheduled Meetings/Events
• Sully District Budget Town Hall

• Please join Supervisor Kathy Smith and Sully District School Board Member Seema Dixit for an in-person Town Hall. Learn about the proposed FY27 budgets and provide feedback. Supervisor Smith and Board Member Dixit will be joined by staff to discuss the County Executive's proposed FY 2027 Budget for both the County and schools. Following brief presentations on the budgets, constituents will have the opportunity to ask questions and express their views on the upcoming budgets. The meeting will also be livestreamed on Channel 16 and a recording will be available afterwards. If you need more information or you have questions and are unable to attend, please email sully@fairfaxcounty.gov.
• Date & Time: 3/04/2026 — 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
• Location: Rocky Run Middle School Lecture Hall, 4400 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151
• Fairfax County Seeks Feedback on Walking and Biking Infrastructure Priorities
• Fairfax County is seeking community feedback to help prioritize pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure projects for funding. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) has developed a preliminary list of potential active transportation projects, such as crosswalk improvements and new sidewalks, and is seeking community input to prioritize which projects should receive funding.

  In fall 2021, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors set a goal to identify and invest $100 million by 2027 to improve and expand active transportation infrastructure throughout the county. Last fall, the board approved an additional $25.43 million in one-time investment bringing the total amount contributed since 2021 to $82.12 million. These funds are intended to enhance safety, accessibility and connectivity for people walking, biking and using other forms of non-motorized transportation.

  Members of the public are encouraged to review the preliminary list of potential projects for their districts and share feedback by participating in an online survey. District project lists, maps and surveys may be accessed on the Active Transportation Prioritization webpage. Survey submissions are due by 4:30 p.m., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

  Additionally, FCDOT will host two virtual community meetings to review the methodology and criteria used to select eligible projects and to gather input from residents on local priorities. Meeting dates, times and joining instructions are listed below and meeting recordings will be posted on the Active Transportation Prioritization webpage within 24 hours of each meeting.

  • Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 12 noon
    Join the Meeting on Microsoft Teams
    Join by phone: Dial 571-429-5982; Phone Conference ID: 920 793 086#
     
  • Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 7 p.m.
    Join the Meeting on Microsoft Teams
    Join by phone: Dial 571-429-5982; Phone Conference ID: 645 326 483#
11. Next Sully District meetings will be held at the Sully Government Facility Meeting Room, 4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, VA, 20151 unless otherwise specified
    • The next Sully District Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, 24 March 2026 (Tuesday night at the Franklin Farm Community Center).
    • Topic: Dulles Airport
    Michael Cooper, State & Local Government Affairs Manager, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
    • Next month's Joint Sully Land Use and Transportation Committee is scheduled for Monday, 16 February 2026.
    • 7:00 — County Sale of 3721 Stonecroft Boulevard as a Data Center and Affordable Housing Goals
    • Proponent: County staff has been asked to attend
    • 8:00 — Walking and Biking Infrastructure Priorities in Sully District
      • The Joint Committee will review and try to establish priorities for Walking and Biking Infrastructure proposed for Sully District

Respectfully submitted,