Fairfax City Council Approves Tax Hikes and Land-Use Plans
What happened
Fairfax City Council approved several key measures regarding the city's budget and development. The Council supported the meals-tax rate being set at 4.5%, which became effective on July 1. Additionally, the Council supported a real estate tax rate of $1.0725 per $100 of assessed value. The Council also granted land-use and design approvals for the Willard-Sherwood city and county sites.
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Why it matters
These decisions involve significant tax rate increases and the approval of major development projects, including the George Snyder Trail and the Willard-Sherwood Center. The Council also voted on the fiscal 2027 budget, which was adopted unanimously.
The Council is currently reviewing height and density limits for the Circle Gateway Project in Fairfax City, VA.
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How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Rachel McQuillen voted on city budgets and opposed a meals-tax increase in Fairfax City.Sub-event
Council granted land-use and design approvals, supported tax rate hikes, and approved meals tax increases in Fairfax City.1 source