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Jeff McKay’s county-funded car called into question as he votes to give himself $45K raise

March 7, 2023

WJLA By Nick Minock FAIRFAX, Va. (7News) — On Tuesday, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted 8-2 to move forward with massive pay increases for themselves. Before the raises take effect next year, there will be a public hearing on March 21 at 4:30 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center on 12000 Government Center […]

Fairfax supervisors consider raising board’s salaries

March 7, 2023

The Washington Post By Antonio Olivio The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is considering raising the board’s salaries by as much as 45 percent for the chairman’s office and as much as 37 percent for individual supervisors — a move aimed at broadening the pool of applicants who seek a seat on the board, but […]

Crime trends upward across Fairfax County

March 3, 2023

Fairfax County Times By Taneika Duhaney At two months into the new year, crimes against person and crimes against property in Fairfax County are on track to outpace 2022.  The two types of crime are those against persons and those against property. Crimes against a person include assault offenses, homicide, human trafficking, kidnapping, and sex offenses. […]

Fairfax County releases proposed 2024 budget

March 3, 2023

Fairfax County Times By Richard H. Hronik III The Fairfax County Executive revealed the advertised fiscal year 2024 budget at a Board of Supervisors meeting Feb. 21. This proposed budget assumes no change in the property tax rate, the personal property tax rate, or the McLean Community Center tax rate. It includes an enhanced tax […]

Potential GMU cricket facility has county board intrigued but cautious

February 27, 2023

Fairfax County officials are guarding their wickets carefully as they size up a recent pitch for a possible cricket and baseball facility at George Mason University.

Fairfax County’s proposed budget sees residential taxes rise again, as supervisors ponder relief

February 22, 2023

The proposed 2024 budget has real estate taxes once again increasing for many, as home values across Fairfax County continue to rise.

Fairfax County homeowners’ tax bills may go up with new 2024 budget proposal

February 21, 2023

The 2024 budget battle in Fairfax County has begun with a big focus on taxes.

Column: General Assembly Session Nears Adjournment

February 14, 2023

With less than two weeks remaining on its scheduled adjournment sine die on Feb. 25, the General Assembly will be working overtime to resolve differences between the House and Senate on major issues, with reconciliation of differences on budget amendments being top on the list.

West Springfield, Woodson Championship Cross Country Teams Honored

February 7, 2023

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors passed resolutions honoring the West Springfield Girls and W.T. Woodson Boys Championship Cross Country teams at its meeting on Tuesday.

Fairfax approves safety improvements study after deadly crash on Lee Chapel Road

February 2, 2023

Following a crash that killed two teenagers and left a third in critical condition, lawmakers in Fairfax County are asking transportation officials to look into safety improvements on Lee Chapel Road in Fairfax Station.