City Earns Triple Crown for Financial Reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association awarded Fairfax City the Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for its FY 2024 report. This is the third award the city has earned from GFOA this year, bestowing the city with a “triple crown” in financial reporting.
The city has earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for 31 consecutive years and the Certificate in Financial Reporting for 44 consecutive years.
Mayor Catherine Read said, “With this award, GFOA recognizes the outstanding achievement by our local government to provide transparency to our community about our city’s finances. We are fortunate to have staff so committed to constant improvement on behalf of our residents.”
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Attend the Emergency Preparedness Expo, Sept. 6
 Attend the Community Emergency Preparedness Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Sherwood Center. Enjoy a family-friendly performance at 10 a.m. by Grammy Award-winning artists 123 Andrés. Known for their energetic and educational shows, 123 Andrés will debut a brand-new song about emergency preparedness.
Visit vendor tables and learn how to prepare for emergencies. Step inside ambulances, firetrucks, police cars, and other vehicles at the Touch-A-Truck. Take home fun prizes and essential safety materials! Free admission.
Council Reporter for Sept. 2. Work Session
 Pictured from left to right: Mayor Catherine Read and City Councilmembers Anthony Amos, Billy Bates, Stacy Hall, Stacey Hardy-Chandler, Rachel McQuillen, and Thomas Peterson.
The city council held a special meeting and work session on Sept. 2. View the Council Reporter.
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Joint discussion with the City of Fairfax School Board on the school bond and renovation timeline. The city council and school board were provided an update on financial topics relevant to the school bonds and planned renovation
schedule for the two elementary schools and the high school roof. View the presentation.
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Presentation on development proffers - overview and school-specific. City staff reviewed the major issues involved in accepting proffers and explained some of the recent changes in state legislation on this topic. View the presentation.
A city council meeting is scheduled for Sept. 9. View the agenda (subject to change). Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday nights in City Hall. Watch meetings live on Channel 12 (COX/Verizon) and online, or catch a replay at 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Visit the city meetings website.
Last Chance to Register for Invasive Removal 101 (tap image)
Meet Local Artists on Main Street, Sept. 7
Head to Old Town Fairfax from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 7 for a day of art, music, and community. Local artists will display and sell their work along Main Street between Chain Bridge Road and University Drive during the Art Walk on Main Street.The Art Walk on Main Street is proudly supported by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts.
The Beanstalk Library Acoustic will perform from noon to 5 p.m. during the Old Town Fairfax Business Association's Tiny Music Fest at 10409 Main St.
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 Get There Differently in September
Car Free Day is Sept. 22, but Fairfax City encourages you to try an alternative to driving alone in your car at least once in September. Convenient options for "getting there differently" include our fare-free CUE Bus, Metrorail, Capital Bikeshare, e-scooters, carpooling, and walking. Sometimes getting there differently allows you to experience the city differently. Accept the challenge and have fun!
Serve on a Board or Commission - Your Community Needs You!
City leaders and staff work with members of the residential and business communities to build city policies, programs, and procedures.
Please consider volunteering your time and expertise on a city or regional board or commission. Join the hundreds of community members – many your friends and neighbors – to help make the city the place you want to live, work, and play in. Learn more.
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