Update: NEW VIDEO of the CBC/FCF Candidate Forum of Oct. 22nd has been added. In this post, each of the six City Council candidates write about themselves and their priorities for the City. Included is a schedule of forums and meet-and-greet events. Vote informed!
The Department of Public Works is following the principles of Vision Zero in its approach to roadworks projects and working with the Police and Planning Departments to address safety through engineering design, enforcement, and education.
The City is planning to begin roadworks on S Annandale Rd, near Gundry Drive; the Little Falls and Great Falls intersection and a major one at the N Washington St and Columbia St intersection. All have followed the Vision Zero strategy to improve traffic safety.
Update: Oct. 16th. Candidate forum video included. The five 2025 School Board candidates introduce themselves and write about their priorities for the schools. Vote informed!
The City provides many services for seniors and low-income families, many through contracts with Fairfax County. They include housing and assisted living, tax relief, dental care, transportation and much more. Some services are also available to younger adults and disabled residents.
City Council, Planning Commission and the Economic Development Authority discussed the final ULI report on how to redevelop the GRT on September 15, grappling with how to squeeze the City’s many functional needs into its 5 acres there.
The Sheriff, Commissioner of Revenue and Treasurer positions are also on the 2025 ballot. Wondering what they do? The candidates explain the responsibilities of these positions, and what their priorities are in these roles.
The 2024 Police Report is Chief Shahram Fard’s account of his first full year in his job. With a focus on enforcement and building community trust in the Police, the data is trending in the right direction. The report gives interesting insights into crime and offenses in the City post-COVID.
City Council approved the final solid waste fees for FY2026, along with the introduction of an organics bin. The real estate tax rate for FY2026 will be reduced by 1.5c for ALL real estate in the City to $1.185, a windfall for commercial property owners.
