ChantillyChantilly FreyFrey DecidesDecides FairFair OaksOaks ❖❖ FairFair LakesLakes NotNot ToTo RunRun ForFor ReelectionReelection Page 7 News, Page 2 Michael Frey in his office with his dog, Boomer. Classifieds, Page 10 Classifieds, ❖ Serving in the Calendar, Page 12 People’s House News, Page 3 Brookfield’s Otal Honored News, Page 7 Francis, Scanlon Help Westfield Pull Away from Herndon Sports, Page 8 Photo by Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection www.ConnectionNewspapers.comJanuary 21-27, 2015 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comChantilly Connection ❖ January 21-27, 2015 ❖ 1 News ‘You Reach a Time Where Change Is Appropriate’ Closer to home, Frey will continue pro- Supervisor Michael moting Centreville history, wants to work Michael Frey at with animals – possibly volunteering at the his desk in the Frey not running county animal shelter – and might even Sully District coach youth sports, as he did years ago. “My Governmental for reelection. three passions in life are sports, animals and Center. history,” he said. “I love the volunteer-rec- By Bonnie Hobbs Photo by ognition nights with SYA and CYA and I’ll The Connection Bonnie Hobbs The Connection miss that stuff. So I’ll just do something with them in a different role. I’ll keep working fter giving his State of Sully ad- with the Historic Centreville Society, and I dress Monday night, Supervisor also want to continue the relationship with AMichael R. Frey (R-Sully) said his “I feel good; the response I got all day said, “I hope whoever replaces me will be Chantilly, France.” next words almost matter-of- was great,” he said afterward. “People came of a similar outlook, temperament and po- He said he’ll miss the people he serves factly. up to me at the polling places and told me, litical perspective. Local government isn’t and works with, including the county em- “Regarding the upcoming elections in ‘You helped with my church,’ or a drainage about politics, but about delivering service.” ployees, the students and the people he’s November, I will not be seeking reelection,” problem or youth sports. It was very hum- He said he’ll probably endorse someone for helped. And he’s especially proud that the he said. “You reach a time where change is bling and gratifying to hear.” He said he his job – and he already has someone in animal shelter finally received its long-over- appropriate, and that time has come for didn’t expect to win by quite as big a mar- mind – but he doesn’t want to make any due renovation during his tenure. But me.” gin. “But I’ve worked hard and people know announcements about that at this time. what’s given him the most satisfaction over- Frey – who’s been the Sully District’s one me,” said Frey. “They know I’m accessible And although the Sully District has his- all, said Frey, are “the people I never knew and only supervisor ever since the Fairfax and try to be fair.” torically leaned Republican – and, at one ’til I got involved in politics and got elected County magisterial district was created in Now, though, the longtime resident of time, even started taking a turn further right – and now I call them friends.” 1992 – was speaking before the Jan. 19 Centreville’s London Commons community – Frey said things are different now. “To- In an official statement he released Tues- quarterly meeting of the West Fairfax plans to step down when his current term – day, I think only a moderate can win,” he day, Jan. 20, he said it’s been an honor and County Citizens Association. his sixth – is done. After all, he said, “I’ve said. “The district’s changed and diversified a privilege to represent Sully for the past WFCCA Land-Use Chairman Jim Katcham worked for the county for 37 years. I started as the population has grown.” two decades. “During that time, we’ve thanked him for his service, saying, “We working for [former Board Chairman] Jack grown and developed into one of the most appreciate all you’ve done for the district Herrity in June 1978 and was then [former FREY’S DECISION to step down is a fairly amazing places to live, work and raise a and each of the communities.” Centreville District Supervisor] Elaine recent one. “I had my golf tourney family – not just in Northern Virginia – but Despite his achievements over the years, McConnell’s chief of staff for seven years fundraiser last year, in case I wanted to run the entire country,” said Frey. “We have an Frey replied, “I didn’t do any of it by my- before becoming the Sully District supervi- again,” he said. “But I took a couple days active and engaged community of citizens self; it was a collaborative effort.” sor.” off at Christmas and really thought about who work cooperatively to make this an As for his decision not to run again, he Although, as a Republican, he’s often been it. You reach a point where you’re just not even better place.” said it wasn’t because he’s at all worried in the minority politically on the Board of as enthusiastic about going to another He noted, as well, Sully’s “outstanding about the outcome. In fact, said Frey, 58, “I Supervisors, Frey said, “I’ve tried to make Tysons Corner breakfast meeting at 7:30 in schools, active recreation, passive open-space think I would have gone unopposed.” sure the board’s more functional than par- the morning.” parkland and solid economic base provid- Unlike many others on the Fairfax County tisan. And I’ve been willing to make some Now, he’s mulling over what he wants to ing job opportunities for our residents. And Board of Supervisors, being a supervisor is tough calls to do that.” do when he finally has some time to call we have safe, beautiful neighborhoods. To his full-time job. And although his constitu- He’s stood apart from the national, Re- his own. He may or may not get a new job have had some small part in this evolution ents haven’t always agreed with him on publican Party and followed his own heart and, for now at least, he doesn’t plan on is something that I am proud of.” every decision, overall, he’s been popular and conscience when it came to supporting moving. “I’ll stay here,” he said. “I’m deeply grateful to have had the op- with them. the creation of a day-labor center for “Centreville’s home.” That doesn’t mean he portunity to serve the citizens of Sully Dis- Centreville’s Hispanic population. “I think won’t travel, though. Fresh from a trip to trict and Fairfax County,” continued Frey. IN THE LAST ELECTION, for example, the Republican Party has been wrong on the Chantilly, France, he’s next looking forward “And I thank all those I’ve worked with and in November 2011, area residents renewed immigration issue and on many issues deal- to traveling to Ireland this summer to see who’ve contributed their time and energy their faith in Frey by returning him to of- ing with the Latino community,” he said. the southwestern part of the country. He’d to our community. It has been a truly won- fice with 70.5 percent of the votes cast. Generally viewed as a moderate, Frey also love to visit Africa. derful 24 years.” Schoeneman To Run for Sully Supervisor Seat Schoeneman, a Re- the crushing burden of regulations on with Michael over the last five years. He Will resign from publican, has served Fairfax employers, expanding economic was very helpful to me during my campaign over the last two years development to bring good jobs to Fairfax in 2011, where we spent weekends door Fairfax County as vice chairman and County, and fighting to ensure that Fairfax knocking together, and in my time on the later as secretary of the County remains the best place to live, work Electoral Board he has been a welcome re- Electoral Board Fairfax County Electoral and raise a family,” he said. “If elected, I source. No one will be able to fill his shoes, Board. In 2011, he ran hope to continue my record as a transpar- but I look forward to the opportunity to suc- airfax County Electoral Board Sec- for Virginia House of ent, accessible and honest public servant. I ceed him and continue his excellence in con- Fretary Brian Schoeneman is run- Delegates against Del. plan on spending the next 11 months meet- stituent services.” ning to fill the seat being vacated Schoeneman David Bulova (D-37) in ing the voters of Sully District and demon- Under Virginia law, Electoral Board ap- by Supervisor Michael Frey (R-Sully), who a district that included strating to them I have the common sense, pointees are forbidden to run for office. In announced his retirement Monday night. portions of Sully. He also serves on the good judgment and experience to serve order to comply with the law, Schoeneman “Having spent the last two years supervis- Fairfax County Economic Advisory Commis- them as their county supervisor.” will be resigning his seat on the Fairfax ing elections in Fairfax County, I realized that sion and was a member of the Bi-Partisan The Sully Magisterial District, which en- County Electoral Board on Wednesday. His I could better serve my community by put- Election Process Improvement Commission compasses Centreville, Chantilly, and por- replacement will be chosen by the judges ting my name on a ballot, rather than con- established by the Fairfax County Board of tions of Clifton and Oakton, has been rep- of the Circuit Court of Fairfax County.