Tag: Board of Supervisors
Supervisors consider a meals tax
The Board of Supervisors approved a motion May 21 calling for county staff to consider a proposal for a tax on restaurant meals of 1 to 6 percent. The measure passed on a 9-1 vote. Supervisor Pat Herrity (Springfield), the only Republican on the board, voted against it. Supervisor Dalia Palchik (Providence) presented a joint … Continued
Drivers now must stop at crosswalks
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on May 7 approved a measure to improve pedestrian safety. The board updated the county code to match the state code requiring drivers to stop – not just yield – for pedestrians at unsignalized intersections. It also prohibits drivers from overtaking vehicles stopped for pedestrians. Violators can be charged … Continued
Board approves 3-cent tax increase
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a marked-up budget package for FY 2025 on April 30 that raises the property tax rate by 3 cents – to $1.125 per $100 of assessed value. That is one cent less than the $1.135 rate in the advertised budget proposed in February. The 3-cent increase will add … Continued
Supervisors considering tougher rules to protect pedestrians
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is considering amending the County Code to require drivers to stop – not just yield – for pedestrians. At its April 16 meeting, the board authorized a public hearing to be held on May 7 on a new rule to require drivers to stop for pedestrians crossing in the … Continued
More honors bestowed on Annandale HS orchestra director Annie Ray
Grammy Award winner Annie Ray and her orchestra students at Annandale High School will play the National Anthem at the Washington Nationals game on Friday, April 19. Annandale students, families, and community members can purchase tickets in section 405 for the discounted price of $16. The Nationals vs. Astros game starts at 6:45 p.m. at … Continued
BoS forms commission on military issues
The Board of Supervisors earlier this week approved a resolution to create the Fairfax County Veterans and Military Families Commission. “I look forward to service members, veterans, and military families having their own county commission to share what programs are working for them, what gaps can be filled, and how we can best support those … Continued
BoS calls for new regulations on data centers
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution March 20 directing planning staff to draft a Zoning Ordinance amendment to strengthen the regulations for data centers. The resolution, offered by Kathy Smith (Sully), says the proposed zoning amendment should include additional standards for by-right and special exception permissions for data centers and should address … Continued
Supervisors support higher standards for data centers
Members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors expressed interest in tightening the Zoning Ordinance on data centers at a March 12 meeting of the board’s Land Use Policy Committee. At the meeting, staff from the Planning and Zoning Department outlined the changes they proposed in a recent report that would set higher standards for … Continued
Bren Mar Park residents urge the BoS to act against a by-right data center
Residents of Bren Mar Park are again fighting plans for a data center in their neighborhood. In 2022, residents successfully mobilized against a rezoning proposal for a data center at Plaza 500, an industrial/business park at 6295 Edsall Road. Facing potential rejection, the developer, Starwood Capital Group, withdrew its application. Half of the Plaza 500 … Continued
The Trust Policy benefits immigrants
Immigrants shouldn’t be afraid to call the police if they’re a victim or a witness to a crime, says Karol Escalante, director of immigrant community affairs for the Fairfax County government. That’s because of the Trust Policy approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2021, which affirms the county’s agreement not to report people to … Continued
Supervisor Jimenez to highlight Mason District’s diversity
“We need to have a vision for Mason District,” and that vision is all about highlighting Mason District as the “cultural hub of Fairfax County,” Supervisor Andres Jimenez told a large crowd at an open house at the Mason Government Center on Feb. 2. “We’re going to put a spotlight on all the amazing … Continued
Supervisors call for more studies on Lake Accotink
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 23 approved a motion calling for additional studies on the preservation of Lake Accotink. The Task Force on the Future of Lake Accotink presented its Findings Report to the board on Dec. 5. That report found that retaining the lake at a smaller size could be a … Continued
Supervisors to create a Military Families Commission
The Board of Supervisors on Jan. 23 approved a board matter by James Walkinshaw (Braddock) to create a Commission on Military Families. The commission would help military families and veterans engage with the county and help county leaders understand their issues. The county executive will present recommendations to the Board of Supervisors in mid-March on … Continued
Board approves huge data center
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning application Jan. 23 to allow the construction of a 110-foot-tall data center on Route 50 in Chantilly. Nearly all the 25 people who spoke at the public hearing cited concerns with noise and environmental issues. One major complaint is the potential for a diesel leak that … Continued
Supervisor Jimenez wants to make Mason District a cultural hub
Andres Jimenez, Mason District’s new member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, wants to make Mason District “the cultural hub of Fairfax County.” “Mason District is one of the most diverse districts in the county, and we really want to put a spotlight on the small businesses that are here, the restaurants that are … Continued