Tag: budget
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
Metro fares to increase 12.5 percent
Metro rail and bus fares will increase by at least 12.5 percent, according to a budget approved by the Metro Board of Directors on April 24. The base fare will increase from $2 to $2.25. The maximum rail fare will increase from $6 to $6.25. Late-night and weekend fares will rise from a flat $2 … Continued
Jimenez vows to fight for continuing vacuum leaf service
Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez told the audience at the Budget Town Hall he hosted on March 28 that he is working to ensure the county will continue vacuum leaf service. Fairfax County collects leaves for only about 25,000 households, but the vast majority of them are in Mason District. Last July, the Department of … Continued
Proposed county budget would raise taxes
County Executive Bryan Hill presented a budget proposal for FY 2025 to the Board of Supervisors Feb. 20 that calls for a 4-cent increase in the property tax rate, partially funds an increase for public schools, and raises employee compensation. “This would be the first real estate rate increase in six years, and it is … Continued
Park Authority Board proposes fee increases
The Fairfax County Park Authority Board is proposing fee increases at rec centers and other park facilities. Members of the public are invited to a virtual meeting on Nov. 15, 7 p.m., on the 2024 fee schedule. Anyone who wants to speak can sign up in advance by contacting the Park Authority’s Public Information Office … Continued
Supervisors cut property tax rate
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a budget markup package for FY 2024 on May 2 that reduces the real estate tax rate by 1.5 cents and fully funds the county employee compensation plan. The board will formally adopt the budget on May 9 but is not expected to change anything. “This budget recognizes … Continued
Mason District residents complain about rising assessments at budget town hall
Mason District residents complained about soaring real estate assessments at Mason Supervisor Penny Gross’ Budget Town Hall on March 9. While the county’s budget proposal for FY 2024 says the average property tax bill would increase by about $520 from last year, some Mason residents are seeing an increase of $1,000 or more. Real estate … Continued
Fairfax County supervisors consider giving themselves a big pay raise
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted 8-2 on March 7 to consider giving themselves a big raise. Under the resolution, board member salaries would go from $95,000 a year to between $125,000 and $130,000, an increase of as much as 37 percent. The chairman’s salary could increase as much as 45 percent to $140,000-$145,00 … Continued
County executive proposes a $5 billion budget for FY 2024
Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill presented a proposed FY 2024 budget to the Board of Supervisors Feb. 21 that would retain the existing property tax rate of $1.11 per $100 of assessed value. Due to rising assessments based on equalization, however, the average annual tax bill is estimated to increase by just over $520. The … Continued
Fairfax County: Fun facts
Fairfax County has issued a brief report highlighting key economic and demographic data for fiscal year 2022. According to the Popular Annual Financial Report, Fairfax County’s unemployment rate for FY 2022 is just 2.5 percent, compared to the national rate of 3.6 percent. That’s a sharp drop from the county’s 8.1 percent rate in FY … Continued
Proposed FCPS budget would raise teacher pay, increase school security
Fairfax County Schools Superintendent Michelle presented a proposed budget to the school board that would raise employee compensation and boost school security. FCPS is requesting a $3.5 billion operating budget for FY 2024. That’s a $249.6 million (7.6 percent) increase from the approved budget for 2023. Reid is requesting an increase of $159.6 million (7 … Continued
Board of Supervisors approves restrooms for high school stadiums
A carryover budget package for fiscal year 2022 approved by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 11 includes several items relevant to the Annandale/Mason District area. The BoS approved $7.5 million in carryover funds to provide permanent restrooms at the outdoor stadiums at 15 high schools, including Annandale, Justice, and Woodson. Currently, those … Continued
Board cuts tax rate by 3 cents
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a marked-up budget for fiscal year 2023 that cuts the property tax rate by 3 cents from the county executive’s initial proposal. Under the budget markup, the tax rate would be $1.11 per $100 of assessed value. However, due to rising home values, the average taxpayer bill would see … Continued
Park Authority inequities harm vulnerable communities
By Lydia Lawrence Lower-income and minority residents of Fairfax County are being shortchanged by the Park Authority, mostly due to the lack of funding. In the wake of the controversy over Justice Park, the Fairfax NAACP has done a significant amount of research and investigation into the lack of equity in the park system. Here … Continued
Another sticker shock – soaring personal property taxes
Faced with “unprecedented increases” in personal property taxes, Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill has proposed lowering the assessment ratio for the 2022 tax year. Mason Supervisor Penny Gross discussed that issue, along with other highlights of the advertised budget for FY 2023 at a community meeting March 10. “Most vehicles typically depreciate annually,” Hill wrote … Continued