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Oct 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City Council Regular Meeting
The council meeting included several proclamations. The Garden Club of Fairfax was recognized for its 100th anniversary. A proclamation was issued for Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day. The council also proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Sudden Cardiac Awareness Month. The meeting included discussions regarding the placement of Automated External Defibrillators in public spaces to improve emergency response times and survival rates for sudden cardiac arrest.
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City of Fairfax Planning Commission Regular Meeting and Work Session
The commission initiated amendments to the city's subdivision ordinance to allow for new lots on private streets in specific districts. Additionally, a public hearing was held regarding zoning text amendments to Chapter 110, specifically focusing on aligning the city code with new state legislation (Senate Bill 388) that requires by-right residential development on property owned by religious institutions and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits. This included a discussion on dimensional standards for affordable housing, parking requirements, and non-residential use allowances, as well as a review of properties within the city that would be affected by these changes.
Oct 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Office of the Electoral Board and General Registrar Electoral Board Meeting
The board discussed and approved the assignment of new office spaces for the Office of Elections to support upcoming early voting. Key reports from the Director of Elections/General Registrar included the appointment of new election officers and operational preparations for the upcoming General Election, such as additional testing for voting machines and training equipment. The board also provided a consensus on the design for the 'I Voted' sticker and reviewed updates on voter registration deadlines, election day checklists, and observations regarding voter processing times at ballot marking stations.
Oct 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City Council Work Session
The City Council meeting included the approval of remote participation for a council member and a review of future agenda topics scheduled through the end of the calendar year, including various appropriations, project acquisitions, and tax exemptions. The council also deliberated on establishing a formal framework for providing City services and support for third-party events, such as candidate forums. Additionally, the council requested a financial analysis regarding a proposed charitable real estate tax exemption and discussed modifying the operations plan for the Lamb Center to provide expanded shelter coverage for unsheltered populations during extreme weather events.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
