Maritza’s Mount Vernon Platform
Making Fairfax Affordable. Making Government Accountable.
Our commitments are organized around two priorities: making life more affordable and making county government more responsive. These are policy proposals, not claims that any federal property or project funding has already been secured.
Part 1: It’s Too Expensive to Live in Fairfax County
Housing people can afford
Expand affordable and workforce housing; preserve mixed-use neighborhood plans with useful ground-floor shops and protections against displacement.
Fairer taxes and utility bills
Scrutinize county spending, seek sustainable revenue sources, and make water and sewer bills understandable with a fair process for correcting errors.
Local businesses and jobs
Build complete neighborhoods with groceries, local storefronts, restaurants, and services near where people live.
Better transportation
Advance Richmond Highway improvements, bus rapid transit, safe crossings, and targeted Lorton road projects.
Fort Belvoir opportunities
Ask the Army to verify available housing and explore a lawful pilot for teachers, firefighters, and other essential workers while protecting military needs.
Responsible spending
Make household affordability a test of budget decisions and demand evidence of value from every major investment.
Neighborhood shopping and entertainment
Seek a federal review of whether any suitable property at or near Davison Army Airfield could be available without interfering with the active military mission; evaluate alternative locations if not.
Fort Belvoir housing: verify before acting
The reported 185 unoccupied homes require Army confirmation, including condition and military reservations. A separate development of 200 new officer homes does not establish that any homes are surplus. Explore only legal options that safeguard military families.
Part 2: Our Government Needs to Be More Responsive
Accessible leadership
Set a goal of acknowledging constituent requests within two business days and provide regular public office hours.
Progress reports
Publish quarterly reports identifying projects, budgets, milestones, roadblocks, and responsible agencies.
Stronger schools
Advocate for accessible school-by-school budgets and improved English-learner support while respecting the School Board’s authority.
Finish delayed projects
Coordinate VDOT, transit providers, county departments, and federal partners to deliver long-promised transportation and facility projects.
Public services
Support coordinated responses to homelessness, substance-use challenges, emergency services, and community needs.
Partnerships that work
Convene local, state, and federal partners within the first 100 days to establish a shared district agenda.
Fort Belvoir transit partnership
Work with federal and regional partners to assess long-term rail access and improve near-term bus connections, shift-worker service, and planned Richmond Highway bus rapid transit.
Transparent school investment
Seek school-by-school budget reporting, measurable student outcomes, and adequate English-language instruction through cooperation with FCPS and the School Board.
How we will measure results
Set a two-business-day target for constituent acknowledgments, convene an intergovernmental working agenda in the first 100 days, and publish quarterly progress summaries identifying obstacles and responsible agencies.
Detailed proposals, supporting references, and factual qualifications are available in the full campaign platform document and should accompany future policy releases.