Flood Awareness Week (March 9-15)
Virginia Flood Awareness Week is an opportunity for Fairfax City property owners to learn how to protect their homes, businesses, and families from the impacts of flooding.
Flood insurance can be the difference between recovery and financial devastation. Property owners are encouraged to find out whether their homeowners insurance policies cover flooding.
- People living in low-lying areas, near water or downstream from a dam are at particular risk.
- One inch of water in a home can cause $25,000 in damage.
- Standard homeowners and renters’ insurance policies do not cover damage from floods.
- If you have a flood insurance policy, consider adding coverage for your home’s contents; typically, flood insurance policies cover only the structure.
- A new flood insurance policy takes 30 days to go into effect. It’s important to purchase coverage well in advance of a disaster.
Resources are available to help strengthen resilience, increase safety, and minimize potential damage during flood events.
Learn more.
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Feminine Hygiene Drive, March 11-23
The City of Fairfax Commission for Women is holding a feminine hygiene drive March 11-23. New, unopened packages of menstrual pads and tampons may be dropped off at City Hall and the Sherwood Community Center.
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Council Reporter for the March 11 City Council 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 Council Reporter for the March 11 meeting includes video segments linked to agenda items. View the Reporter. A summary of the meeting is provided below.
Presentations and Proclamations
- Mayor Catherine Read presented proclamations acknowledging the month of March as Women’s History Month in the City of Fairfax; the 50th anniversary of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Greater DC.; and March 21, 2025, as Save Soil Day in the City of Fairfax.
Public Hearings
Work Session
- Discussed the George Snyder Trail project. The city has $20.6M in funding for this project and VDOT authorization to advertise for construction bids. View the presentation.
- Discussed the proposed FY2026 budget.
Public Hearing Not Required
- The city council set the maximum real estate tax rate for FY 2026 to be advertised at $1.150 per $100 of assessed value, which is $0.025 (2.5¢) more than the city manager’s FY2026 proposed budget real estate tax rate. Once a proposed rate is advertised, the council may adopt a lower rate but cannot adopt a higher rate without restarting the public hearing process.
Closed Meeting
- Held a closed meeting for consultation with legal counsel regarding non litigation.
A city council meeting is slated for March 25. 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.
Attend the Budget Town Hall Meeting, April 2
Fairfax City is holding a budget town hall meeting from 4-7 p.m. on April 2 at the Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd.
Residents are encouraged to learn about the proposed FY 2026 budget and speak with members of the city council and city staff. The meeting will be an open house format with interactive stations.
Parking is available on-site, and CUE Bus riders can access the Sherwood Center via Gold Route 1 (stop 151) and Gold Route 2 (stop 89).
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Volunteer for the Spring Community Cleanup Event, April 6
Help keep the city clean! Volunteer for the 2025 spring community cleanup event from 9 a.m. to noon April 6.
Participate in this community effort to reduce pollution, protect wildlife, beautify the community, and raise awareness of plastic pollution.
Please register by April 4, on the city website at fairfaxva.gov/communitycleanup.
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 Spring is around the corner. Get a free Virginia native tree from the city in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation. All residential city addresses are eligible; limit one tree per address, while supplies last. Trees have been selected specifically for residential yards. Your 1-gallon tree will be shipped to your address with planting instructions. Learn more.
Resources for Residents Affected by Federal Government Staffing Changes
If you have been, or may be, affected by federal government agency staffing and funding changes, there is information that may be helpful to you as a city resident. Many Fairfax County, state, and federal services are available to support you during this time.
Learn more.
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George Mason University Hosts Education Job Fair, March 18
More than 50 employers will attend Education Recruitment Day on March 18 from 9-11:30 a.m. at George Mason University’s Dewberry Hall (Fairfax Campus) to recruit candidates for teaching, counseling, social work, and other positions.
Employers in attendance include public school districts, private and charter schools, teacher placement agencies, summer camps, and after-school enrichment programs. They will be hiring for the 2025-26 academic year, current openings, and summer jobs.
Invitation-only interviews will be held noon-4 p.m. Participants must be present during the job fair in the morning to obtain an interview.
This event is open to the community. Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/yc8yty6f.
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Public Hearing for Chain Bridge Road and Eaton Place Intersection Improvements Set for March 25
The City of Fairfax has designed improvements to the intersection of Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) and Eaton Place. The city council endorsed the recommended design on April 11, 2023. A public hearing will be held on March 25. The city council meeting begins at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Attend in person or watch online at fairfava.gov.
Learn more about the project on Engage Fairfax.
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