Real-Estate Tax Hike; Meals Tax Is Stable
Suspense, but Fairfax City adopts its FY 26 budget.
There’s good news and bad news in Fairfax City’s FY 26 budget, adopted May 6, along with the City’s CIP (Capital Improvement Program) for FY 2026-2030.
Difficult Budget Adoption Raises Serious Questions
Can Fairfax City Councilmembers work together?
It’s pretty straightforward: When it’s time to adopt a government’s budget, those tasked with doing so are supposed to follow through. But during the May 6 Fairfax City Council meeting – after several weeks of meetings, work sessions, discussions, public hearings, budget scrutiny, and questions to City staff – some on the dais wanted to delay any action by a week.
Town of Vienna Holds Tax Rate Steady
At its regular meeting Monday, May 19, the Vienna Town Council adopted the Town budget, real estate tax rate, and water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2026.
Board of Supervisors Approves FY27 Budget Markup
Tax rate cut, schools underfunded, economic uncertainty reserve increases.
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School Board Directs Fiscal Guide Amid $30M Budget Shortfall
Superintendent to consolidate FCPS financial rules into a single public-facing guide.
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$207B Virginia Budget with Landmark Data Center Tax
How a new tech industry tax shields local homeowners from school and transit hikes across Northern Virginia
How a new tech industry tax shields local homeowners from school and transit hikes across Northern Virginia
Broad Relief for Virginia Families Coming July 1
From rent, paychecks, and medical bills to boosted school funding, here's how the new budget could impact everyday costs.
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Virginia School Divisions, Municipalities Face 25% Electric Bill Spike
Residential bills are shielded under the new budget, but local tax hikes to cover the public sector could pass some of the burden down to residents.
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