Some extracts from John Lovaas' column on the new RCA Board of Directors and their predecessors:
The recent Reston Citizens
Association (RCA) Board election, although it received little media
coverage, was an important event for Reston. RCA Board members who
provided the energy and intellectual leadership to inform and advocate
for the community on critical issues have stepped down. In particular,
we’ll miss President Colin Mills who provided a steady flow of
thoughtful reporting and commentary on vital issues like the Byzantine
master plan process (Phase 1) and the county’s stealth plan to
eviscerate Reston Regional Library. Terry Maynard, with Dick Rogers, did
extensive research and analyses involving as many as 60 volunteers
during the master plan process. Their extraordinary analytical effort
was of such high quality that major American think tanks, like Brookings
would likely be proud to put their covers on their work, useful and
timely information Reston readers got free from RCA. . .
Over the years, RCA has had its ups and downs, depending largely on the
skill, energy and commitment of its volunteer Board. In recent years,
leadership has been strong. RCA has advocated effectively for the
community, been a source of independent information and a watchdog both
of government and the Reston Association (e.g., new RA facilities and
land swaps). . .
New RCA President Sridhar Ganesan, with a financial and operations
management background, is new to community work. But, I am impressed
with his grasp of RCA, community dynamics, and commitment to give
priority to Phase 2 of the Master Plan process, providing community
input on library reform, strong support for accessibility improvement
and candidate forums. Vice President John Hanley, passionate activist
Tammi Petrine, and Rescue Reston leader Connie Hartke provide needed
leadership continuity on the Board. I wish the entire Board all the
best. Reston needs a strong, independent RCA.
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