Question 1

Taxes

Accepted Answer

Fairfax County property taxes have increased over 50% during the last decade. (https://wjla.com/news/local/fairfax-county-taxes-houses-homeowners-funds-inflation-cost-of-living-virginia-board-of-supervisors-retirees-veterans-renters-increase-cost-irs)The current Board of Supervisors has continually raised taxes on residents and the car tax remains a burden for residents. The current Board also voted to give itself a salary increase (https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/03/22/fairfax-county-supervisors-raises-approved/#)in recent years.

Question 2

Economy

Accepted Answer

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/boardofsupervisors/)is responsible for pursuing economic development and revitalization opportunities in Fairfax County, as well as responding to the needs of the business community within the county. The Board of Supervisors is also responsible for addressing the rising costs of housing and services for Fairfax County families, and for encouraging and supporting participation within community organizations that address the needs of Fairfax County residents of all ages.

Question 3

Safety

Accepted Answer

The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for keeping our streets safe and assisting with many judicial functions, including running the detention center and carrying out civil processes. The Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney is responsible for prosecuting those who commit crimes within Fairfax County.

Fairfax County has suffered an 18% increase in reported crime,(https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/sites/police/files/assets/images/helpfulinfo/fcpd%20annual%20statistical%20report%20(2021%20&%202022).pdf) as well as a 42% jump in shoplifting.(https://wjla.com/news/local/crime-fairfax-county-police-report-shoplifting-has-increased-417-compared-to-last-year-shopping-malls-grocery-stores-tysons-galleria) Our police department is understaffed by more than 200 officers,(https://wjla.com/news/local/fairfax-county-police-union-virginia-jeff-mckay-monahan-new-proposal-raise-salaries-short-staffed-fcpd-kevin-davis-nova-board-supervisors-dmv) making it more difficult to take care of issues such as fentanyl distribution (https://www.governor.virginia.gov/executive-actions/executive-ordersdirectives/executive-action-title-918536-en.html)and human trafficking.(https://www.wavy.com/news/virginia/gov-youngkin-signs-seven-preventative-human-trafficking-bills/)

Question 4

Transportation

Accepted Answer

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/boardofsupervisors/)is responsible for allocating funds each year to repair and upgrade our roads and bridges, many of which are overcrowded or in disrepair. The Board of Supervisors also controls funding levels for public transportation (https://northernvirginiamag.com/culture/news/2022/12/08/northern-virginia-road-construction-projects/)within Fairfax County, including public busses and bike lanes, as well as pedestrian projects and parking requirements for both public and private property developments. (https://www.ffxnow.com/2023/01/10/county-seeks-feedback-on-reductions-in-parking-requirements-overhaul-of-policy/)

The Board of Supervisors also has representation on multiple transportation committees/entities that service the greater Northern Virginia region, including:

• WMATA Board of Directors (https://www.wmata.com/about/board/)(manages Metro)
 • Northern Virginia Transportation Commission(https://novatransit.org/about-nvtc/commission/)
 • COG National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board(https://www.mwcog.org/tpb/)
 • Dulles Rail Transportation Improvement District Commission Phases I & II (https://fairfaxcounty.civicweb.net/portal/members.aspx?id=69)
 • Route 28 Highway Transportation Improvement District Commission (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/rt28-tax-district)

Question 5

Community Resources

Accepted Answer

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/boardofsupervisors/)is responsible for making our community affordable and offering a high quality of life. This includes providing a variety of athletic, artistic, intellectual, and recreational activities for Fairfax County residences, as well as the maintenance of all Fairfax County public parks, libraries, community centers, and public schools.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors oversees the annual budget, as well as appointing a Library Board of Trustees (https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/library-board-of-trustees)to manage all library operations. This also means that the Board of Supervisors has a say in what educational programs are offered. The Board of Supervisors also allocates the funding for the maintenance and renovation of our library facilities.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is responsible for funding and appointing the Park Authority Board,(https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/about-us) which manages our parks, walking trails, as well as its community and recreation centers.

Question 6

Environment

Accepted Answer

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/boardofsupervisors/)is responsible for enacting policies and regulations to protect our air, water and open spaces, such as Lake Accotink.(https://www.ffxnow.com/2023/02/15/springfields-lake-accotink-shouldnt-be-dredged-but-allowed-to-become-a-wetland-report-says/) They are also charged with taking the lead on initiatives to address energy efficiency and sustainability in the county, as well as appointing the individuals serving on the 10-member board governing the public water utility Fairfax Water.(https://www.fairfaxwater.org/board-directors)

The Board of Directors on the Fairfax County Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) (https://www.fairfaxwater.org/board-directors)is responsible for promoting soil and water conservation in Fairfax County; however, it only has advisory authority over environmental issues in Fairfax County.

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