(Updated at 12:25 p.m.) Tuesday could be among the most consequential days in recent Fairfax County election history. Tuesday, June 20 is primary election day, though early voting began in early May. While the general election is set for November, the county is overwhelmingly Democratic, so the candidates who win the primaries will be favored
As Northern Virginia continues to cement its position as a global base for data centers, Fairfax County leaders say the time has come to reevaluate the impact of the facilities and, potentially, set some boundaries for the future. At its meeting this morning (Tuesday), the Board of Supervisors directed county staff to research environmental issues linked
A 12.5% salary increase for police officers will be under discussion later this week for inclusion in Fairfax County’s upcoming budget. Other items under consideration in the mark-up package include more money for ArtsFairfax, funding for girls’ softball facilities, and establishing a self-help resource center in the Fairfax Courthouse library. In many years, shifting revenue,
(Updated at 11:10 a.m.) The proposed 2024 budget has real estate taxes once again increasing for many, as home values across Fairfax County continue to rise. At yesterday's Board of Supervisors meeting, County Executive Bryan Hill presented his proposed fiscal year 2024 budget. The $5.1 billion budget is up $280 million from last year
Virginia State Capitol in Richmond (file photo) Fairfax County is seeking more state support for education, a return of $39 million for regional transportation projects and more in its recently approved legislative priorities for next year. At a meeting last week, the Board of Supervisors approved the adoption of the county’s 2023 legislative programs for