Tarter’s Statement, Not Seeking Re-Election

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Washington Council of Governments and as Chair of the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC).

My tenure as Chair of NVRC coincided with one of our great challenges – the Covid pandemic. From the start of the crisis, we coordinated the region’s response efforts, adopted best practices and advocated for the interests of Northern Virginia’s 2.5 million residents.

These efforts helped safeguard public health, supported struggling small businesses, and kept our residents informed. They also brought out the best in our neighbors and our community. The advocacy resulted in unprecedented funding and resources from the state and federal government that allowed the City to rebound quickly from the worst of Covid. These investments will continue to benefit Falls Church for years to come.

All in all, I have spent nearly

17 years in civic involvement in Falls Church – first as Chair of the Economic Development Authority, then interim City Attorney, and finally City Councilman and Mayor.

My children are now away in college and it is time for a new adventure.

Falls Church has, hands down, the best quality of life of anywhere I have lived. Its small town feel and a great sense of community are hard to come by in this day and age. Our schools are excellent and our government is small and responsive. People are friendly and welcoming. Long term relationships, shared experiences and community values bring us together. There are so many people who quietly do so much to make Falls Church a special, welcoming place and I have had the pleasure of working with many of them. It has truly been gratifying to see this community up close as a part of your local government. Thank you all for the experience and honor of a lifetime.

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NEW DOG ON THE BLOCK! I’m Nigel, a 2-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. You can find me chasing birds in Berman Park or people-watching in my front yard. Nice to meet you! My parents are Dora and Charlie.

Just because you’re not famous doesn’t mean your pet can’t be! Send in your Critter Corner submissions to crittercorner@fcnp.com.

City of Falls Church CRIME REPORT

Stolen Auto, W Broad, May 8, 1:43 AM, responding to a commercial alarm, officers arrested a male, 22, of Washington, DC, for Stolen Auto. He was also in possession of property stolen from a City of Falls Church business as well as property stolen from businesses located in another jurisdiction.

Commercial Burglary, Gordon Rd, May 8, 5:53 AM, using information obtained from the Stolen Auto incident described above, officers discovered that a nearby business had been entered through an opened window and several locked interior doors had been kicked open and valuables taken.

Stolen Auto, N Washington St, May

8, 1:30 PM, unknown suspect, described as a male, entered the unlocked door of a business and took keys to two vehicles. Only one vehicle was taken and it was recovered later the same day in Dumfries, VA.

Vandalism to Vehicle, Haycock Rd, between 6:30 PM, May 8 and 8:45 AM, May 9, unknown suspect(s), slashed the two rear tires of a Toyota Highlander.

Vandalism to Vehicle, Haycock Rd, between 7:00 PM, May 8 and 8:20 AM, May 9, unknown suspect(s), slashed the front right tire of a Ford F-150.

Trespass, Wilson Blvd, May 9, 8:42 PM, a male, 52, of Ft. Belvoir, VA, was issued a summons for trespassing.

Trespass, Wilson Blvd, May 9, 9:03 PM, a male, 42, of Woodbridge, VA, was issued a summons for trespassing.

Fraud, E Jefferson St, May 10, 3:48 PM, an incident of fraud was reported.

Destruction of Property, W Broad St, May 11, 6:41 PM, unknown suspect broke the window of a business after speaking with an employee. Suspect described as a black female wearing a black hoodie, white tank top, blue jeans, black shoes.

Vandalism to Vehicle, Founders Ave, between 4:30 PM, May 11 and 8:20 AM, May 12, unknown suspect(s) smashed the passenger front window of a Honda CRV. Nothing was taken from the vehicle.

Shoplifting, S Washington St, May 11

12:30 PM, a male, 29, of Oxon Hill, MD, was issued a summons for shoplifting.

Shoplifting, S Washington St, May 12, 11:37 AM, a black male, 29, of Oxon Hill, MD, was issued a summons for shoplifting.

Shoplifting, W Broad St, May 12 3:24 PM, unknown suspect took an item of value without paying. Suspect described as a young male wearing a green tie-dye hoodie. Fled scene on a bicycle.

Shoplifting, W Broad St, May 12, 3:49 PM, unknown suspect took an item of value without paying. Suspect described as male, possibly a teenager, with dirty blonde hair, wearing blue jeans, a tie-dye hoodie and riding a red BMX style bike. Last known direction of travel was south bound on S West street.

Trespass, Wilson Blvd, May 12, 6:50 PM, an Asian male, 52, of Ft. Belvoir, VA, was issued a summons for trespassing. Trespass, Wilson Blvd, May 12, 7:14 PM, an Asian female, 38, of no fixed address, was issued a summons for trespassing.

Possess Drug Paraphernalia, Wilson Blvd, May 12, 10:33 PM, a male, 52, of Ft. Belvoir, VA, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Trespass.

Vandalism to Vehicle, Lincoln Ave, between 1 AM and 7 AM on May 13, unknown suspect(s) slashed 3 tires on a Hyundai Elantra.

Trespass, Wilson Blvd, May 14, 4:12 PM, a male, 58, of Springfield, VA was arrested for Trespass