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Restaurant Week Continues this Weekend. (tap image for details)
Watch Labor Day Car Show Highlights
The 25th Annual Labor Day Car Show was held Sept. 2. More than 4,000 people enjoyed nearly 400 vehicles on display!
Watch the highlights video.
All proceeds go to local charitable organizations. The Clifton Lions Club is still accepting donations at https://labordaycarshow.org.
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Come Dance with Us! National Dance Day is Sept. 21.
Get There Differently This Month
The City of Fairfax is celebrating “Get There Differently” during the month of September — which includes Car Free Day on Sept. 23 — by encouraging residents to try an alternative to drive-alone commuting.
How to Participate
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Join our #FFXCityGetThereDifferently campaign on social media. Participants will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a $50 Flex card to use at businesses throughout the city!
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Take the pledge to put down your keys on Car Free Day. Participants will get the chance to enter a raffle for even more great prizes from Commuter Connections.
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Rent a Capital Bikeshare bike for FREE. Just use promo code TryBikeshare24 for a free day pass on us and/or get $20 off your membership using promo code GetThereByBike24
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Hop on a Lime or Bird scooter. New users can get 25% off their first three rides in September with the promo code TryScooters24!
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Ride the CUE Bus. Our Prize Patrol will be making surprise appearances throughout the month to give away fun prizes to our riders!
Learn why you should consider putting down your keys.
Commission on the Arts Grant Application Deadline is Sept. 13
The City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts provides grants to organizations in the city with projects that provide any or all of the following:
- Educational programs that increase understanding and appreciation of the arts.
- Access to high-quality art for the residents of Fairfax.
- Opportunities for artists to develop skills and demonstrate their abilities.
- Support for emerging art organizations and activities.
The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13. Apply online.
The Commission on the Arts grant program is funded through a grant from City of Fairfax and the Virginia Commission for the Arts Creative Communities Partnership Grant.
Council Reporter for Sept. 3 Work Session
The Council Reporter for the Sept. 3 work session includes video segments linked to agenda items. View the Reporter.
- Convene a closed meeting to conduct interviews for Boards and Commissions and discuss appointments to Boards and Commissions.
- Update on the Willard-Sherwood Health and Community Center project.
- Discussion on granting a license agreement with Breckinridge Lane Homeowner Association for streetlights.
- Discussion on a resolution to reappropriate general/operating, capital, and enterprise funds that were appropriated in FY 2024 and have not yet been spent or committed as of June 30, 2024.
A city council meeting is slated for Sept 10. 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.
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Fairfax City Earns Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for 31st Consecutive Year
Fairfax City's annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, (FY 2025) qualified for the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting. It represents a significant achievement, reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff, and is in keeping with the highest principles of governmental budgeting.
This award marks the 31st consecutive year that the city has earned the honor. The city also received special recognition for the capital portion of the annual budget.
View the FY2025 budget.
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Take the Commission for Women Community Survey
The City of Fairfax Commission for Women invites you to participate in a survey to collect feedback on the needs of women and children in the city.
The success of the CFW's work requires a broader understanding of what issues are most important to female city residents. Your time is valuable, and your input is appreciated. Please respond to the survey by Monday, Sept. 9.
The information gathered from this survey will inform the CFW as they develop their 2025-27 areas of focus. Survey questions include housing, health care, education, safety, and more.
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Crime and Arrest Reports and Police Jobs
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