Fairfax County Virginia, About Supervisor Lusk

Rodney is from Virginia. He has a Bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia. He lives with his wife, Jacquelyn in the Franconia District, and their two daughters.

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Rodney previously worked at the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority as a director, capital attraction manager, and land use aide.

Rodney L. Lusk is currently the county supervisor representing the Franconia District. He was elected in 2020 and has served one term. He is the chairman of the Public Safety Committee.

Advocated for the Embark Richmond Highway plan and the reduction in the speed limit on Richmond Highway to 35 miles per hour.

Supports the usage of new technologies to address traffic and transportation safety challenges.

- Advocated for the Embark Richmond Highway plan and the reduction in the speed limit on Richmond Highway to 35 miles per hour.
- Supports the usage of new technologies to address traffic and transportation safety challenges.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Wants to ensure affordable housing for seniors and that affordable housing is a top budget priority.

Said, "without stable housing, nothing else in your life can be stable. Fundamentally, when it comes to building our middle-class, it means building more accessible housing."

- Wants to ensure affordable housing for seniors and that affordable housing is a top budget priority.
- Said, "without stable housing, nothing else in your life can be stable. Fundamentally, when it comes to building our middle-class, it means building more accessible housing."

Housing & Urban Development

Advocated for the Workforce Innovation and Skills Hub (WISH),  which is a center that helps residents with job skills and the job market.

Plans to fill vacant commercial properties and incentivize owners to activate properties to expand and support businesses.

Wants to preserve Huntley Meadows and protect the Occoquan Reservoir.

Said, "the economic vitality of our region is directly tied to our ability to deliver high quality development projects. However, development for the sake of development isn’t enough, we must have a long-term vision for how we plan and build our community."

- Advocated for the Workforce Innovation and Skills Hub (WISH),  which is a center that helps residents with job skills and the job market.
- Plans to fill vacant commercial properties and incentivize owners to activate properties to expand and support businesses.
- Wants to preserve Huntley Meadows and protect the Occoquan Reservoir.
- Said, "the economic vitality of our region is directly tied to our ability to deliver high quality development projects. However, development for the sake of development isn’t enough, we must have a long-term vision for how we plan and build our community."

Public Services

Voted for the co-responder program, which diverts 911 calls without elements of threat to a mental health professional when appropriate.

Wants to continue modernizing the police force.

Said, "our county is the safest jurisdiction of it’s size in the country. I’m committed to investing in our public safety professionals and modernizing our public safety infrastructure."

- Voted for the co-responder program, which diverts 911 calls without elements of threat to a mental health professional when appropriate.
- Wants to continue modernizing the police force.
- Said, "our county is the safest jurisdiction of it’s size in the country. I’m committed to investing in our public safety professionals and modernizing our public safety infrastructure."

Public Safety

Advocated for funding over the next several years to build and maintain the pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.

Supports increased pay for first responders and a collective bargaining ordinance.

Voted for a reduction in county property taxes in 2022 and to fully fund the Fairfax County School Boards budget request for fiscal year 2023.

- Advocated for funding over the next several years to build and maintain the pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.
- Supports increased pay for first responders and a collective bargaining ordinance.
- Voted for a reduction in county property taxes in 2022 and to fully fund the Fairfax County School Boards budget request for fiscal year 2023.

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Rodney L. Lusk

He has a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the College of the Holy Cross. He has a Master's degree in Purchasing, Procurement, and Contracts Management from George Washington University. He lives with his wife in Springvale. He has three children.

Mark is an independent contractor. He works at ABJ, LLC, where he has been for over six years. He previously worked at the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board as a director ad general manager and at the U.S. Department of Transportation as the director of procurement.

Mark T. Welch’s campaign for county supervisor is his first entry into politics.

Supports the usage of advanced technology to reduce congestion and make roads safer and the Embark Richmond Highway program.

- Supports the usage of advanced technology to reduce congestion and make roads safer and the Embark Richmond Highway program.

Supports the current county goal of 10,000 net new affordable housing units by 2034.

Said, "I believe the County can best meet or exceed that goal, and provide more homes of all kinds, by incentivizing new housing in vacant or under-utilized buildings. This needs to be accomplished through both financial incentives and creating zoning and land use policies."

- Supports the current county goal of 10,000 net new affordable housing units by 2034.
- Said, "I believe the County can best meet or exceed that goal, and provide more homes of all kinds, by incentivizing new housing in vacant or under-utilized buildings. This needs to be accomplished through both financial incentives and creating zoning and land use policies."

Supports making bike and pedestrian paths safer for people walking, biking, and other forms of active transportation.

Wants to reach the goal of carbon neutrality and putting solar panels on schools.

Plans to donate his Board member salary on a quarterly basis to a Fairfax County charitable organization.  ​

- Supports making bike and pedestrian paths safer for people walking, biking, and other forms of active transportation.
- Wants to reach the goal of carbon neutrality and putting solar panels on schools.
- Plans to donate his Board member salary on a quarterly basis to a Fairfax County charitable organization.  ​

Plans to reallocate spending in other areas to public safety.

Said, "we need to give our police department the resources and support it needs to attract and retain the best officers to make our community safer, including battling these increasing crime rates, the opioid/fentanyl public health crisis, and gang activity"

- Plans to reallocate spending in other areas to public safety.
- Said, "we need to give our police department the resources and support it needs to attract and retain the best officers to make our community safer, including battling these increasing crime rates, the opioid/fentanyl public health crisis, and gang activity"

Wants to keep the residential tax burden unchanged for the next several years.

Plans to trim the budget over the next four years.

Opposes full funding of the school budget without analysis.

Said, "I know without a doubt that the County budget can be reduced (without reducing current operations or employee positions/compensation) to keep residential taxes stable."

- Wants to keep the residential tax burden unchanged for the next several years.
- Plans to trim the budget over the next four years.
- Opposes full funding of the school budget without analysis.
- Said, "I know without a doubt that the County budget can be reduced (without reducing current operations or employee positions/compensation) to keep residential taxes stable."

Mark T. Welch

Paul is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended Dusquesne University. He lives with his wife, Lynn, in Fairfax County. He has two adult sons and one step-son.

Paul is the president and CEO of Advertel Inc, where he has been for over 29 years. He is also the executive producer at Prayer-in-the-Air Radio Network, where he has been for over 14 years. He previously worked at The Media Centre, LLC, GRA-MARK Advertising, and Entercom.

Paul F. Beran’s campaign for county supervisor is his first entry into politics.

2023 Fairfax Count Board of Supervisors Candidate Questionire, Paul Beran 

Opposes the priority of bike lanes in roadway designs.

- Opposes the priority of bike lanes in roadway designs.

Said, "New housing development only in depressed or neglected areas. A balance of single family and multi-family units are needed."

- Said, "New housing development only in depressed or neglected areas. A balance of single family and multi-family units are needed."

Plans to introduce new oversight and accountability procedures in schools.

Opposes the removal and replacement of Rose Hill Plaza.

Wants to build the "Great American Walk-of-Fame,” which is a tribute to war heroes, first responders, politicians, activists, and various historic figures, to build the tourism industry.

Said, "It is crucial that we instill a sense of pride and home ownership among our residents. Adoption of the brand “Washington's Backyard” would create a strong and compelling brand identity for the Franconia District."

- Plans to introduce new oversight and accountability procedures in schools.
- Opposes the removal and replacement of Rose Hill Plaza.
- Wants to build the "Great American Walk-of-Fame,” which is a tribute to war heroes, first responders, politicians, activists, and various historic figures, to build the tourism industry.
- Said, "It is crucial that we instill a sense of pride and home ownership among our residents. Adoption of the brand “Washington's Backyard” would create a strong and compelling brand identity for the Franconia District."

As of July 25, 2023, Paul F. Beran’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to propose a two year property tax freeze.

Said, "We need to make housing affordable in our county. But, the way to do that is to lower property taxes. In order to accomplish this, we need to reduce the budget across the board, and put common sense back into our spending."

- Plans to propose a two year property tax freeze.
- Said, "We need to make housing affordable in our county. But, the way to do that is to lower property taxes. In order to accomplish this, we need to reduce the budget across the board, and put common sense back into our spending."

Paul F. Beran

- The board of supervisors collaborates to establish and carry out county policies, including setting local tax rates, approving land use plans, and managing the county budget.  
- Board members are responsible for appointing county officials and overseeing key areas such as education, public safety, environmental regulations, business policies, and transportation systems.  
- Each supervisor typically represents a specific district within the county.  
- In Virginia, most supervisors are elected in partisan races during odd-numbered years and serve four-year terms.