Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

Fairfax Connector to offer express bus service to Wolf Trap, now from McLean Metro

Published May 12, 2022 at 2:15PM

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts' Filene Center will start its summer 2022 season on May 28 (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Fairfax Connector will continue providing express bus service to Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts for at least the next five years, but the point of origin will be different from years past.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors authorized Director of Transportation Tom Biesiadny on Tuesday (May 10) to extend the county’s license agreement for the Wolf Trap Express shuttle with the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, the nonprofit that organizes the park’s programming.

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Little River Glen affordable senior housing project secures financing

By Fatimah Waseem

Published May 12, 2022 at 1:30PM

The project includes 60 new affordable housing units for seniors (Image via handout/Fairfax County Government)

An affordable housing option for seniors will soon be available in an area of Braddock District where housing stock has been limited.

At a board meeting on Tuesday (May 10), the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a financing plan to rehabilitate 120 senior affordable housing units and construct 60 new units at a project known as Little River Glen.

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Fairfax County supervisor suggests legal remedy to reduce speed limits

By David Taube

Published May 12, 2022 at 12:45PM | Updated December 9, 2022 at 2:02PM

A crosswalk on Graham Road at Strathmore Street (via Google Maps)

A 2021 law gave hope to Fairfax County officials looking to lower speed limits in residential and business neighborhoods.

However, the Virginia Department of Transportation has said the law — which gave localities the authority to reduce speed limits from 25 to 15 mph — conflicts with other state rules, according to the Virginia Association of Counties.

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Fairfax County revives effort to look at ‘panhandling’ issues, but leaders disagree on approach

By David Taube

Published May 11, 2022 at 1:30PM | Updated July 13, 2022 at 6:47PM

"Fill the boot" campaign (via Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department)

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors directed county staff yesterday (Tuesday) to study potential safety risks when people ask for help on street medians, following concerns from the public.

A memo will be delivered to the board by July 31 from a group of county staff, including representatives from the Fairfax County Police Department, the county’s transportation department, the Office of the County Attorney, and the Office to Prevent and End Homelessness.

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Fair Oaks segment of I-66 trail gets Fairfax County board’s support

By David Taube

Published May 11, 2022 at 9:00AM

Post Forest Road just after the West Ox Road intersection in Fair Oaks (via Google Maps)

A spoke in the I-66 parallel trail for cyclists and pedestrians is one step closer to rolling forward.

Fairfax County’s Board of Supervisors agreed yesterday (Tuesday) to support the Virginia Department of Transportation project in Fair Oaks, which will provide a key portion of the new 11-mile trail that’s part of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project.

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Fairfax County leaders set to endorse new ‘Safe Streets for All’ program

By David Taube

Published May 10, 2022 at 10:30AM | Updated December 9, 2022 at 2:09PM

The intersection of Gallows Road and Cottage Street in the Dunn Loring area, commuting time on an autumn Monday morning (file photo via Fairfax County)

Fairfax County has a new plan that will guide efforts to make streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and others.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is slated to endorse a Safe Streets for All Program at its meeting today (Tuesday).

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Morning Notes

By FFXnow.com

Published May 10, 2022 at 7:30AM

Wall art by Starr Hill Biergarten at The Perch in Tysons (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

County Board to Adopt New Budget Today — “Board of Supervisors set to adopt FY23 budget tomorrow, May 10. It fully funds @fcpsnews employee compensation and invests in priorities. $96 million balance to reduce real estate tax rate, increase affordable housing, parks, among others.” [Fairfax County Government/Twitter]

Lee District Gets New Community Center — Elected officials and community members gathered on Saturday (May 7) to cut the ribbon for Fairfax County’s new Lee District Community Center, which will provide recreation, educational workshops, and other programs to residents in the Buckman Road area on the west side of Richmond Highway. The center also hosts a workforce training and development center. [Neighborhood and Community Services]

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Public defenders, county leaders clash over how to fund equal pay

By David Taube

Published April 28, 2022 at 11:15AM

Fairfax County chief public defender talks about equal pay issues during a budget hearing on April 14, 2022 (via Fairfax County)

Fairfax County’s upcoming budget won’t fully resolve funding disparities between public defenders and the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.

Instead, county leaders said they’ll continue working with General Assembly representatives to fix funding disparities, where Fairfax County public defenders say they’re underfunded and underpaid.

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Fairfax County supervisors increase funding for parks, the arts and more

By David Taube

Published April 27, 2022 at 2:15PM

Fairfax County Government Center (file photo)

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors agreed yesterday (Tuesday) to advance proposed spending adjustments to help its park authority, ArtsFairfax and nonprofits.

County leaders approved the changes at a budget markup meeting, serving as a final step before the board adopts the final fiscal year 2023 budget on May 10.

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County board approves budget tweaks after debate over size of spending package

By David Taube

Published April 27, 2022 at 9:45AM

The Fairfax County logo is shown on the front of the Fairfax County Government Center building at 12000 Government Center Parkway (Staff photo by David Taube)

On average, Fairfax County residential property owners will see a bigger hike in their tax bills this year than at any other point in the 21st century.

Based on a real estate tax rate three cents lower than what was originally advertised, the average increase of $465 will come once the Board of Supervisors officially adopts a budget on May 10 for fiscal year 2023, which starts July 1.