Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and prominent Democrats linked arms Wednesday to outline a “rock-solid case” for putting the new FBI headquarters in their state instead of Maryland, as the General Services Administration nears a long-awaited decision on the site.
Old Dominion leaders said the Beltway town of Springfield is close to the FBI Academy at Quantico and has easy access to Metro, Virginia commuter rail and other transportation options.Leaders said Fairfax County is one of the most diverse and international places in the country, catering to President Biden’s push for equity in federal projects.
The GSA is expected to consult with teams from Maryland and Virginia in the coming weeks as it nears a decision on the $2.5 billion project, possibly by spring. The states bordering the nation’s capital are used to vying for the affection of capital-area residents and even Washington’s pro football team, which has a stadium in Maryland and a training facility in Ashburn, Virginia.
“We want to ask them to stay true to that,” Rep. Glenn Ivey, Maryland Democrat, told WTOP in December. “Prince George’s County has been redlined on a lot of these federal office spaces for decades now, and it’s time for that to end.”Fairfax County is “one of the most vibrant and diverse communities, not just in Virginia but in the country, and there’s no better place for the headquarters,” said Sen. Tim Kaine, a Democrat.Mr.
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