Commissioners honor Koch

By Layla Wilder

   The Fairfax County Planning Commission honored Ron Koch on July 12 for his 22 years of service.

Koch, a Centreville resident, resigned his position last year after suing Fairfax County Police officers from the Sully District Police Station for assault and conspiring against him.

The honor “was wonderful and absolutely humbling,” Koch said.

Members of the Planning Commission honored Koch at their 70th anniversary celebration.

Koch, who eventually lost the law suit against the three officers, vowed to leave Fairfax County after he resigned, saying he didn't feel comfortable being around county police or serving the county.

Now Koch and his wife Lois are waiting a couple more years for a better market in which to sell their house before they move away, Koch said. He has lived in Centreville for 28 years.

He was replaced on the Planning Commission by John Litzenberger, a former county school board candidate.

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