Delegate Irene Shin

09/23/2023

The rain ☔️ didn’t stop us from opening our Herndon HQ this morning! Big thx to everyone for joining us & supporting the incredible dems on our ballot this year ie

09/23/2023

*** UPDATED FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER***
Join Senate Candidate Stella Pekarsky, Delegate Irene Shin, Supervisor Kathy Smith, and School Board Candidate Seema Dixit on Saturday, September 24TH at 12pm for a Sully District community canvass launch! We’ll be knocking doors, talking to neighbors, and reminding them of the upcoming elections. There is too much at stake to sit this election out!
Be sure to bring your walking shoes, a charged cell phone, and water! We’ll see you there! Sign up here: mobilize.us/s/0Zz93w

09/22/2023

🗳️🎉 Today is the first day of Early Voting in Virginia! 🎉✉️ From now until November 4th, you can vote early in person or by mail. Your voice matters, and now's the time to make it count. Find your nearest polling location and let's shape Virginia's future together! Visit www.ireneforva.com/vote for more information.

09/21/2023

Join me along with Senator Jennifer Boysko, Hunter Mill Supervisor Walter Alcorn, Jimmy Bierman for Dranesville Supervisor, Chris Falcon for Clerk of Court, and more on September 23rd for our Herndon office opening! I hope to see you there! RSVP here:

Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with Friends of Jennifer Boysko.

12/15/2022

WMATA wants to hear from the community regarding its latest strategic plan to ensure your voices and needs are heard. Learn more hear about how to get involved:

We're listening to you. Your input is shaping the Your Metro, The Way Forward strategic plan. We invite you to review our progress to ensure we're getting it right. For instance, are our goals aligned with your needs?

12/15/2022

Cornerstones is partnering with the Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Closet to ensure that no one is without proper winter protection this holiday season. Find out about distribution sites and times here:

Each year from November to March, Cornerstones and Hunter Mill Supervisor Catherine Hudgins operate the Hunter Mill Winter Coat Closet that provides free warm coats for men, women, and children.

12/15/2022

12/13/2022

I’m thrilled to receive an A+ from Climate Cabinet Action Fund on their Climate Scorecard! Fighting for clean water and clean air, as well as clean energy jobs, will continue to be among my top priorities. 💪

12/11/2022

It’s been a jam-packed weekend!

• On Friday, I was thrilled to join colleagues for Judge Dipti Pidikiti-Smith’s investiture ceremony. Not only is she a history-making appointment to the Fairfax General District Court, but I have every confidence that she will continue to ensure that everyone who comes before the court will have equal & equitable access to justice.
• On Saturday, I had so much fun at the Herndon Wintermarkt with friends like Mayor Olem & Councilmember-elect Keven LeBlanc. There was a huge turnout of both attendees and vendors, including the return of the raclette cheese 🧀 booth (very popular!). We love the community partnerships that bring all our wonderful neighbors together!
• In an ongoing tradition since 2014, we spent Saturday with our dear friends Sue and Scott decorating their tree 🎄
• On Sunday, I joined for coffee ☕️ and conversation about drug affordability for our neighbors. We all agree — nobody should have to choose between paying for the Rx or groceries or rent. Healthcare needs to be affordable and accessible for all, and that includes prescription drugs 💊
If you were at the Herndon Wintermarkt too, drop a comment below with which vendor you thought was standout! 👇

12/02/2022

Thank you for hosting me today, Stella Pekarsky, Fairfax County School Board Member, Sully District!! It was such a joy to see our incredible public school system at work and to interact with the educators/administrators who care so deeply about our children and our community. I love that our community is represented by you on the school board 👏

Also a fun moment to run into Susitna, one of our 2023 House pages, and her friends in the halls at WHS! ❤️❤️

11/30/2022

Join us LIVE for a Regional Virtual Town Hall with my colleagues Delegates Irene Shin, Ken Plum and Kathleen Murphy as well as Senators Jennifer Boysko, George Barker and Janet Howell. Drop questions in the comments and we will answer those towards the end of the meeting!

11/26/2022

On Nov. 29th, my colleagues and I will be hosting a virtual town hall from 7-8pm to hear from the community before the 2023 legislative session.
Register here: https://bit.ly/townhall-11-29-22

11/22/2022

In case you missed it: today is the first-ever Kimchi Day in Virginia! Earlier this year, the General Assembly passed my resolution HJ147 to establish 11/22 as Kimchi Day.

For folks who have never had kimchi before, kimchi is a fermented vegetable -- primarily cabbage but can be radish, cucumber, etc -- that is a staple of Korean cuisine. According to my dad's philosophy, a meal is never complete without kimchi!

Kimchi Day is meant to be a fun celebration of a popular Korean banchan (side dish) that has gained global popularity... but more than that, I hope Kimchi Day will be a celebration of the rich diversity of our community in the Commonwealth.

Happy Kimchi Day to all who celebrate! 🙋🏻‍♀️ drop a comment below with your favorite type of kimchi or kimchi dish! (for me, I really like kimchi fried rice 😅)

Virginia has designated Tuesday as Kimchi Day, partly to herald the growing Korean American community in the commonwealth.

11/21/2022

Join Senator Janet Howell, , , Delegate Rip Sullivan and me for a virtual Town Hall on November 29th from 7pm-8pm! We're looking forward to connecting and sharing our plans for the 2023 session and hearing directly from folks about the issues that are important to them!

11/21/2022

Join Senator Janet Howell, Senator George Barker, Senator Jennifer B. Boysko, Delegate Kenneth R. Plum , Delegate Rip Sullivan and me for a virtual Town Hall on November 29th from 7pm-8pm! We look forward to connecting with community members to hear from them as we prepare for the 2023 session and provide updates about our legislative priorities.

Register here: bit.ly/townhall-11-29-22

11/16/2022

Flu season is upon us! Remember to get your yearly flu vaccines as it is the first and most critical step in protection against the virus💉💪

Click below to learn more and to find out where you can get your vaccine!

Fairfax County, Virginia - Influenza, also known as the flu, is a highly contagious infection of the breathing system (nose, throat and lungs) caused by influenza viruses

11/08/2022

The countdown is over and Election Day is here! Make sure you know your rights as you head to the polls. Voting is a cornerstone of democracy and the best way to make your voice heard is at the ballot box 📢 grab your friend, neighbor, family member and go vote today! If you have any questions, drop them in the comments below and I’ll do my best to answer them quickly 😌 happy voting! 🇺🇸🗳️💪 bit.ly/YourVAVoteMatters

11/07/2022

Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton has been a tireless champion on the issues that matter most to our community in Northern Virginia. Whether it’s prioritizing public education, fighting for women’s equality, or working to protect our environment, I trust Congresswoman Wexton to continue delivering real results and change for our neighborhoods.

Make sure to go out tomorrow and vote to send Congresswoman Wexton back to DC!

11/06/2022

In spite of the Sunshine Protection Act being passed by the US Senate earlier this year... Daylight Saving Time will end tonight at 2am ☀️ Remember to set your clock ⏰ back an hour & enjoy that extra hour of sleep 💤
What do you think about making DST permanent? Drop your comment below!

11/04/2022

Earlier this year, I received 💯 on the scorecard for my commitment to fighting climate change & protecting our natural resources. I was so excited to spend time with their team & members at their regional mixer last week to discuss local organizing as a key tactic to building power in our communities.

11/03/2022

Election Day is just around the corner and Saturday, 11/5 is the last day of in-person early voting! Make a plan to vote, whether it's early or on E-Day 🗳 your vote matters 💪 Let's make sure to re-elect our incredible congressional delegation Gerry Connolly + Jennifer Wexton.

Fairfax County, Virginia - Learn about in-person early voting in Fairfax County, including locations, dates and times.

10/31/2022

It's official 🙌 the Silver Line Extension will be open by Thanksgiving! 🚆 This is a big step in the right direction to creating more accessible communities + I know it will be a huge boon for our local economy. 📈

The Silver Line extension to Dulles International Airport and Loudoun County is scheduled to open Nov. 15, Metro announced.

10/28/2022

🚨 The application deadline for the 2023 House Page Program is just around the corner! If you or someone you know is interested in applying, applications with a written recommendation from a House of Delegates member are due by 5pm on Monday, October 31, 2022. I can't stress enough how incredible this program is for young people! A number of the House pages who served in 2022 have told me it was "life changing," "taught me a lot about independence," "helped me to understand politics better," and "the friends I made during session are going to be my friends forever!"
More details can be found at the link, but feel free to reach out to our office directly if you have any questions!
https://capclass.virginiageneralassembly.gov/PagePrograms/PagePrograms.htm

(pictured: Delegate Kathy Tran and I eating delicious snacks with the House pages; Delegate Suhas Subramanyam, Delegate Jackie Hope Glass, Delegate Sam Rasoul and me on Page Day waiting to be summoned to deliver endless milkshakes; Susitna V. (2022 House Page from the 86th District) and I in the Capitol building.)

10/28/2022

🚨Election Alert🚨

Starting today, voters may vote early at any one of 16 convenient locations across Fairfax County. Early voting is available every day for the next ten days. And yes, that includes Saturday and Sunday.

See all voting locations, hours, and an interactive map ➡️ FairfaxVotes.org/early

10/14/2022

Join Fairfax County Farmers Market for the annual Fall Harvest Festival at the four FCPA Farmers Market Locations. Come pick fresh produce, participate in fun fall activities, and enjoy live music as we gather to celebrate the Fall Harvest.

10/13/2022

Thanks to everyone who returned for the second session of my Build Your Own Bill Series! This was a huge success and I can't wait to see everyone back for the third and final session next month.

10/12/2022

Join us in Sterling on October 16th for Jennifer Wexton's AAPI canvass launch! I'm so excited to support Team Wexton to send the Congresswoman back to DC to represent our community. 🗳️💪🇺🇸

Join Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton, Del. Suhas Subramanyam, Del. Irene Shin, Del. Kathy Tran, Democratic Asian Americans of Virginia (DAAV), South Asians for America (SAFA), Team Wexton, and more as we rally at our AAPI Canvass Launches for the '22 election cycle! We have all seen the news recently:...

10/10/2022

"We commemorate October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
1 in 3 homicides in VA are domestic violence-related. Women are more likely to be killed by their intimate partners and men are more likely to be killed as a bystander in a domestic violence altercation. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men say they have experienced physical violence by an intimate partner.
It’s very likely that someone we personally love, know, and/or care about, is a survivor. We can, and must, work to end domestic violence in our communities and break the cycle of shame that silences victims. More resources can be found at

In this work to end sexual and domestic violence, we have an opportunity to plant the seeds of a just world every time we bring people together. “Together for a Just World: Planting the Seeds for Thriving Communities” is a three-day training event that offer you and your attending partner an opp...

10/10/2022

For me, is a day for reflection, gratitude, & learning/unlearning. Our District is on the lands of the Manahoac people. To move forward in our work, we must also celebrate the labor of those who came before us. May you have rest & reflection today. 🙏

     On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the sovereignty, resilience, and immense contributions that Native Americans have made to the world; and we recommit to upholding our solemn trust and treaty responsibilities to Tribal Nations, strengthening our Nation-to-Nation ties.      For cent...

10/09/2022

On October 10th, the Fairfax Connector will operate on the holiday weekday service schedule. Click the link to learn specific routed effected:

Fairfax County, Virginia - Holiday Schedules

10/04/2022

VEC is hosting a virtual job fair TOMORROW October 5th from 9am-2pm. Click the link to register: https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/8rkrod

09/24/2022

It’s been a long time coming, but the WMATA to Loudoun is getting close enough that they’ve started to issue official maps!

09/22/2022

I am so proud that Beanstalk, Inc. chose to grow & relocate to Town of Herndon Government! It is so exciting to see this unbe-leaf-ably cool company put down roots in our community & I was thrilled to join them for the grand opening last week along with friends Sheila Olem -Mayor, Town of Herndon and Councilmember Signe Friedrichs. Agriculture is Virginia's largest private industry & a huge part of our economy. Beanstalk is setting the standard for sustainable, pesticide-free vertical farming! Way to go!

09/19/2022

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month! Join the Inova Healthcare team for a virtual Adult Sickle Cell Townhall on Sept. 21 from 4-8pm. Register at the link:

Inova is Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare – every time, every touch – to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. Inova’s 20,000+ team members provide more than two million patient visits each ye...

09/18/2022

The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority is hosting a two-day career fair, Sept. 21-22, in support of transitioning service members and military spouses for career opportunities. Click on the link for more details of the event and how to register:

Fairfax County, Virginia, September 1, 2022 – In support of veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses looking to advance their careers, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) is […]

09/16/2022

Cox's Connect2Compete program is a program designed to provide affordable broadband services to households. Any Virginia families participating in any government assistance program are eligible for C2C. Click the link for more details of the program:

View the cheapest internet options available from Cox, from low-income and government-subsidized internet plans to monthly prepaid and low-cost internet plans. Check eligibility and sign up today!

09/09/2022

I was proud to continue the fight today on HJ85, which I introduced during the 2022 session. In partnership with The Arc, self advocates, caregivers, and parents, we will continue to push for solutions that will allow members of the developmental disability community to have the dignity of employment and independent living.

I remain optimistic after today’s Disability Commission meeting and am grateful for the commitment from members of the commission to work towards meaningful measures to address this issue. ✨

Led by Delegate Irene Shin and a study from Senator Barbara Favola, The Arc of Northern Virginia was pleased to join many families, businesses, and advocates from around the state to speak at the Virginia Disability Commission about the need to adjust the way we count income eligibility for the DD Waiver. As the law stands, people with developmental disabilities risk losing the ability to work or have a Waiver at all when a parent dies. It is time to adjust income calculations to ensure people with disabilities can work meaningful jobs.

09/09/2022

09/04/2022

Starting September 10, construction work will begin to fix the aging Yellow Line tunnel and bridge. 6 Blue & Yellow line stations south of Ronald Reagan National Airport Station will be closed from Sept. 10 to Oct. 22, and the Yellow Line tunnel and bridge will remain closed for more repairs through May 2023.

D.C.’s subway will start a major construction project Sept. Metro’s Blue and Yellow lines will be affected, with the Yellow Line shutting down in Northern Virginia.