
Board of Supervisors, School Board Joint Meeting
Given project revenue increases, FCPS reports a negative $149.62 million available balance for meeting FY 2026 requirements.
$149.62 million
Tax Rate Stays the Same in FY 2026 Proposed Budget
On Tuesday, Feb. 25, City Manager James Parajon presented the proposed operating and capital budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 to the Alexandria City Council.

Awaiting Governor’s Action on Legislation, Deadline May 2.
Status update on bills introduced by local delegation
Status update on bills introduced by local delegation
$1.69 Billion Budget for Fiscal Year 2026
Arlington Board votes for a budget that is a 2.3 percent increase over FY 2025.
Arlington Board votes for a budget that is a 2.3 percent increase over FY 2025.

Supervisors Reverse Proposed Real Estate Tax Increase
Some programs saved from proposed cuts; FCPS request not fully funded.
Facing a budget shortfall of $ 292.7 million, on Tuesday, May 6, in the next-to-final step of the annual budget process, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors eliminated the 1.5 percent tax increase as proposed in the advertised budget, and reduced the tax rate by an additional quarter of a penny, to $1.1225 per $100 of assessed value.

Supervisors Formally Adopt FY 2026 Budget
Maintain $149.7 million less than school board’s request / Chairman McKay says 6 percent increase for teachers.
Budget