Upcoming Public Input Meetings on Libraries

by | Sep 30, 2013 | Uncategorized

As promised, we are keeping track of the opportunities for you to speak up about the future of our County libraries.  The meetings below are the ones that have been scheduled so far.  As more meetings are scheduled, we will keep you posted. Monday, September...

Minutes from August RCA Board Meeting

by | Sep 27, 2013 | Uncategorized

Minutes Reston Citizens Association Board of Directors Meeting August 26, 2013 Location:  Reston Community Center Attendees:  Colin Mills, Sridhar Ganesan, Connie Hartke, Gary Walker, Tammi Petrine, John Hanley, George Kain, Joe Leighton, Terry Maynard, Gary...

A Key Win for Our Libraries

by | Sep 18, 2013 | Uncategorized

This post by RCA President Colin Mills was originally published in Reston Patch. In Fairfax County, we love our libraries.  That was never more apparent than last Wednesday, when the Library Board of Trustees met to consider the “Beta Plan” proposed by library...

Library Board Suspends Beta Plan, Calls For Public Input

by | Sep 17, 2013 | Uncategorized

We spoke, and the Library Board of Trustees listened.  In August, RCA passed a resolution opposing the proposed “Beta Plan” that called for fewer and less qualified staff at Fairfax County libraries.  The proposed changes generated an enormous public outcry;...