Fairfax City News and Project Information

City of Fairfax, Virginia sent this bulletin at 05/07/2021 10:51 AM EDT

FY2021-22 Budget Adopted

City Council adopted the recommended FY2021-22 Budget and FY2022-26 Capital Improvement Program. The $155 million General Fund budget will fulfill council directives and goals for the fiscal year that runs July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, while minimizing the tax burden for residents and businesses.

Learn more.

City Council Reporter for May 5 Meeting

Watch the May 5 City Council meeting or read the minutes. Each agenda item has its own video segment.

View the Council Reporter.

Connecting Fairfax City for All

Watch the May 6 listening and learning session in which Dr. Merri Davis presented “Understanding Community Perceptions of Confederate Symbols within a Framework of Trauma.” This session and others are available on Engage Fairfax.

Watch the video.

Find Out What's Happening Around Fairfax City (1:36 video)

Review the Two-Year Transportation Program

We are gathering feedback from city residents to determine which transportation projects to submit for funding consideration. Since FY2016, the city has received $175 million in non-local transportation funding.

Review the recommended projects on Engage Fairfax.

Watch Our New Bike to Work Day Video (:51 seconds)

Pickett Road Connector Trail Work

Geotechnical boring is slated to occur May 7, May 10, and May 11 on the land adjacent to Pickett Road between Thaiss Park and Route 50. The new Pickett Road Connector Trail will connect more than 40 miles of regional trails to provide safe off-road access to the mass transit system, commercial businesses, employment centers, and parks and recreation facilities.

Learn more.

Explore the Cross-County Trail

Did you know the city’s Wilcoxon Trail connects to the Cross-County Trail? Access the 41.5-mile CCT at Thaiss Park. Follow the CCT north to Great Falls, or head south to Occoquan Regional Park. Explore scenic stream valley parks along the route and enjoy shaded trails and abundant wildlife.

View CCT maps.

Second Phase of Tusico Branch Stream Restoration to Begin

The second phase of the Tusico Branch stream restoration is slated to begin in June. This project will stabilize stream banks, reduce flow velocity, improve aquatic habitat, replace invasive plants with native vegetation, improve water quality, and protect private property.

Follow the project on Engage Fairfax.

Spotlight on the Arts Festival

The festival continues through May 9. Enjoy performances from George Mason University, City of Fairfax Theatre Company, Shoestring Theatre Company, art from your neighbors plus so much more.

View the calendar of events.

Crime Map

The Police Department publishes a new crime map every two weeks. The current version maps crimes in the city through April 18.

View map.

Crime and Arrest Reports

Read the police department’s daily crime and weekly arrest reports.

Report Problems with Fairfax City Resolve

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