Thursday: Reston Community Center Candidates Forum

The five candidates running for three vacancies in the 2015 Reston Community Center Preference Poll will take part in a candidates forum Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at RCC Hunters Woods.

Incumbents Bill Bouie, Lisa Sechrest-Ehrhardt and Gerald Zavala are all seeking additional three-year terms to the board. Newcomers running for a seat are Karol Anderson and Richard Titus.

Voting in the poll opened in early September and will run through Oct. 2. Residents of Small District 5 may use the unique USERID and PIN found on their ballot to vote online, in person or by mail:

• Online: Visit the RCC login page to enter your unique household credentials and gain access to online voting.  Online voting will be available through Friday, October 2 at 5 p.m.
• In Person: Ballots may be deposited into secure ballot boxes at either RCC location. Ballots must be received by Friday, Oct. 2 at 5 p.m.
• By Mail: Residents may use the return envelope provided with the ballot to cast a vote by mail. Postage required. Mailed ballots must be received by Thursday, October 1 at 5:00 p.m.  Please note the earlier deadline for mailed ballots and allow time for delivery by the deadline.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors established the RCC Board of Governors to represent the interests of Reston (Small Tax District 5) residents and businesses in developing policy and providing financial oversight for RCC. Board appointments are made by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors after participants have made their preferences known in the annual poll.

The Board of Governors works to establish the overall policy for RCC and to guide its programs and budget. Board members represent Reston Community Center at social, recreational, cultural and educational activities throughout the district as well as function as liaisons to RCC’s community partners.

Read the candidates’ entire statements on the RCC website.