Fairfax County Virginia, About Supervisor Lusk

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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.

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

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. He has two daughters.

- 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.