Fairfax forms joint environmental task force
Fairfax County’s elected officials are considering formation of a joint environmental task force, called JET, to collaborate on climate, energy and environmental issues. The board of…
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Market prices for recycled materials declining, Prince William warns
Significant changes in international recycling markets are trickling down to Prince William County. Countries that once bought material for recycling have tightened their rules and…
Fairfax County real estate assessments up 2.36% on average
You’ve got mail, Fairfax County. More than 354,000 updated 2019 real estate assessments are being mailed to property owners and are available online. Countywide, assessments for residential…
Bulova: Current turmoil tears scab from a wound
Excerpted from Fairfax County Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova’s monthly newsletter, Byline: I write this February issue of the Byline to a backdrop of confusion, anger…
Resources for furloughed federal workers
With thousands of federal workers, contractors, vendors and service providers furloughed, Fairfax County has established a Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) operation that connects Fairfax County…
Fairfax looks for feedback on its drone programs
News release from Fairfax Emergency Services Fairfax County sees drones in its future. County officials think drones will be a valuable tool in search and…
Loudoun passes the 400,000 mark
Loudoun County has passed the 400,000 population mark, up 29 percent since 2010, according to the latest Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, putting it solidly among the…
Sharon Bulova will step down at the end of her term
Fairfax County Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova today announced that she will not be seeking re-election in 2019. The decision had been expected and is one of…
Bulova puts positive spin on Fairfax board’s pension decision
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors decision earlier this week to trim some pension benefits long enjoyed by county employees has been unpopular in some…
Linda Smyth won’t seek re-election as Fairfax Board faces major reshuffling
Providence District Supervisor Lynda Smyth (D-Providence) has announced she will not seek re-election to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisor. She made the announcement at…