Tonight at the City of Fairfax School Board regular meeting, School Board Members Julie Knight and Elisa Lueck announced they would not seek reelection in May.

Julie has been a friend for many years and encouraged me to run.  She has been a tireless advocate for improved communications between the Board and the community.  She has also been very responsive when I have reached out to her with thoughts or concerns about our schools.  I am sorry to see her leave but understand her desire to serve in other capacities in the community.

While I do not know Elisa, she also has been involved in Providence and Mosby Woods Elementary Schools (where my girls go, too) and I appreciate the service of those with young children in our schools.

I hope to follow in the path of citizen-service that Julie and Elisa have paved.

Tomorrow we’ll get back to campaigning.  Tonight, let’s just be thankful for their service.