Bonita Lestina Old Town Performance Series Begins Oct. 17
Join us for the season opener of the Bonita Lestina Old Town Performance Series from 8-9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at the Sherwood Center.
The award-winning Larnell Starkey and the Spiritual Seven, founded in 1969 and composed of members of the Starkey family, are often referred to as the "Gospel Temptations." You don't want to miss their show!
The OTPS is supported by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts, and this concert is partially supported by the Virginia Commission on the Arts.
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Attend the Budget Open House, Oct. 21
City residents and business owners are invited to attend an open house to provide feedback on fiscal year 2027 budget priorities. The open house will be held 4-7 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Sherwood Center.
Attendees can speak directly with city staff and learn about city services. Feedback gathered during the event will help inform the mayor and city council.
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Join the Fall Community Cleanup, Oct. 26
Attend the Trash and Recycling Carts Open House, Oct. 22
The City of Fairfax is introducing standardized trash and recycling carts for all households that receive curbside collection.
Not sure which cart size is the best fit for your household? Come to our Carts Open House from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Sherwood Center.
See the new carts in person, try them out, and compare the available sizes. City staff will be available to answer questions, help you evaluate which size works best for your home, and guide you through the request process.
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Council Reporter for Oct. 14 Meeting
 Pictured from left to right: Mayor Catherine Read and City Councilmembers Anthony Amos, Billy Bates, Stacy Hall, Stacey Hardy-Chandler, Rachel McQuillen, and Thomas Peterson.
The city council held a meeting on Oct. 14. View the Council Reporter. A summary is provided below.
Presentations and Proclamations
- Mayor Catherine Read presented proclamations acknowledging October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month and honoring Didlake, Inc. on its 60th Anniversary in the city; October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month; and Oct. 15 as Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day in the City of Fairfax.
- Members of the Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department presented a check to the city in the amount of $250,000 toward the refurbishment of the tower ladder truck, which is included in the FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program.
Consent Agenda
- Approved, unanimously, to schedule a public hearing on a proposed resolution requesting that the General Assembly amend the city charter relating to the levy of the transient occupancy tax; the election of the mayor, city council, and school board; and compensation of members of boards and commissions.
Public Hearings
- Held a public hearing for consideration of a special use permit to allow expansion of government use, in a joint redevelopment agreement between the city and Fairfax County, for a health and community Center at 3740 Blenheim Blvd. (proposed Willard-Sherwood Health and Community Center). View the presentation.
- Approved, 4-3 (Councilmembers Hall, McQuillen, and Peterson opposed), a request from the City of Fairfax for a special use to allow expanded government use in the RM residential medium zoning district.
- Approved, 4-3 (Councilmembers Hall, McQuillen, and Peterson opposed), a request from Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County for a special use permit to allow government use in the RH residential high zoning district.
- Approved, 4-3 (Councilmembers Hall, McQuillen, and Peterson opposed), adoption of a resolution to approve the request of City of Fairfax for special exceptions to allow a modification for required side yard in the RM district and to reduce the amount of required parking spaces.
- Approved, 4-3 (Councilmembers Hall, McQuillen, and Peterson opposed), adoption of a resolution to approve the request of Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County for special exceptions to allow an increase in lot coverage in the RH district, to allow an increase in maximum building height in the RH district, to allow a modification for required yards in the RH district, to reduce the amount of required parking spaces, to allow an increase for signage, to allow an increase in building coverage in the RH district, and to allow a decrease of 10 year tree canopy requirements in the RH district.
- Approved, 4-2 (Councilmembers Hall and Peterson opposed), the request of City of Fairfax for a certificate of appropriateness.
- Approved, 4-3 (Councilmembers Hall, McQuillen, and Peterson opposed), the request of the Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County for a certificate of appropriateness.
- Held a public hearing on a request from Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County for consideration of a special use permit to allow government use in a joint redevelopment agreement between the city and Fairfax County for a health and community center at 3750 Blenheim Blvd. (proposed Willard-Sherwood Health and Community Center).
- Approved, 4-3 (Councilmembers Hall, McQuillen, and Peterson opposed) the request of City of Fairfax for a special use permit to allow expanded government use in the RM residential medium zoning district.
- Approved, 4-3 (Councilmembers Hall, McQuillen, and Peterson opposed) the request of Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County for a special use permit to allow government use in the RH residential high zoning district.
- Approved, 4-3 (Councilmembers Hall, McQuillen, and Peterson opposed) adoption of a resolution to approve the request of City of Fairfax special exceptions to allow a modification for required side yard in the RM district and to reduce the amount of required parking spaces.
- Approved 4-3 (Councilmembers Hall, McQuillen, and Peterson opposed) adoption of a resolution to approve the request of Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County for special exceptions to allow an increase in lot coverage in the RH district, to allow an increase in maximum building height in the RH district, to allow a modification for required yards in the RH district, to reduce the amount of required parking spaces, to allow an increase for signage, to allow an increase in building coverage in the RH district, and to allow a decrease of 10 year tree canopy requirements in the RH district.
- Approved, 4-2 (Councilmembers Hall and Peterson opposed) the request of City of Fairfax for a certificate of appropriateness.
- Approved, 4-3 (Councilmembers Hall, McQuillen, and Peterson opposed) the request of the Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County for a certificate of appropriateness.
- Approved, unanimously, that the city council enact an ordinance amending the city code pertaining to the treatment of accumulated contributions for non-vested participants.
- Approved, unanimously, that the city council defer action on an ordinance amending the city code pertaining to a prohibition on the possession, carrying, or transportation of firearms, ammunition, or components or combination thereof, in city buildings or facilities, on public property or at certain public events, to a date certain of Oct. 28, 2025.
A city council meeting is scheduled for Oct. 28. View the agenda (subject to change). Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday nights in City Hall. Watch meetings live on Channel 12 (COX/Verizon) and online, or catch a replay at 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Visit the city meetings website.
Read a special statement from the mayor and city council regarding federal workers and the government shutdown.
Community survey results are available on the city website.
Learn about Nonprofits and Opportunities to Serve, Oct. 22
Speak for the Trees!
Provide Feedback on Proposed New Bus Routes (tap image)
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