City of Fairfax Government

06/05/2020

Northern Virginia Regional Commission

The elected leaders of the region have issued a statement regarding the killing of #GeorgeFloyd. You can also view the statement on our web site. https://www.novaregion.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=727

06/04/2020

Fairfax City Minute - June 4, 2020

Fairfax City Minute - June 4, 2020
City Hall will reopen to the public on Monday on a Limited Access Action Plan. Check out the newly revised Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Center at www.fairfaxva.gov/coronavirus. The Mayor and City Council launch a new weekly video series with timely topics of interest called the Mayor's Message. Fairfax City Parks and Recreation is now taking requests for picnic pavilion permits for groups less than 50 people. Weigh in on two new transportation projects.

06/04/2020

Fairfax City Minute - June 4, 2020
City Hall will reopen to the public on Monday on a Limited Access Action Plan. Check out the newly revised Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Center at www.fairfaxva.gov/coronavirus. The Mayor and City Council launch a new weekly video series with timely topics of interest called the Mayor's Message. Fairfax City Parks and Recreation is now taking requests for picnic pavilion permits for groups less than 50 people. Weigh in on two new transportation projects.

06/04/2020

June 23, 2020 Primary Elections

June 23, 2020 Primary Elections
Democratic Primary Election for the US House of Representatives, 11th District
Republican Primary Election for the US Senate
You may vote in either primary, but only in one.
There are three ways to cast your ballot:
Vote At Home
Vote Curbside
Vote at the Polls on June 23
Information: www.faifaxva.gov/vote or call 703-385-7891

06/03/2020

Helpful tips from Fairfax Water on how to properly flush pipes before reopening a building that has been closed for a period of time.

http://ow.ly/WKpz50zRLrF

06/02/2020

Fairfax City Parks and Recreation

Fairfax City Parks and Recreation Reopening Plan Update:

Due to today's announcement from Governor Northam and the delay of Northern Virginia going into Phase 2 of the Forward Virginia Reopening Plan, we will NOT be moving forward into Phase 2 this Friday, June 5.

We look forward to continuing to reopening, but want to make sure that we can do some safely for our residents! 👍🌳

You can find a list of open Parks and Recreation amenities and our Reopening Plan on our website:
www.fairfaxva.gov/government/parks-recreation/coronavirus-information-response

06/02/2020

City of Fairfax Schools

Fairfax High School pyramid schools! We are looking for photos of students and teachers wishing the FHS Class of 2020 good luck! Please reply or send us a message with your photo for our project. Sidney Lanier Middle School Rocky Run Middle School Eagle View Elementary School PTA Willow Springs Elementary School Greenbriar East
Elementary Providence
Elementary Daniels Run ES

06/02/2020

City of Fairfax Police Department

City of Fairfax Police Department

Message to the Community

The City of Fairfax Police Department is deeply saddened by the events in Minneapolis which resulted in the tragic death of George Floyd while in police custody. Our hearts go out to the Floyd family as they deal with the tremendous loss of someone they love, and to the citizens of Minneapolis as they try to mend their relationship with, and their trust of, law enforcement.

Protests and demonstrations have raised legitimate concerns about policing policies and practices that include police use of force, bias in policing, police accountability, and transparency. These issues are at the heart of a community’s relationship with its police department.

The City of Fairfax Police Department is committed to serving and protecting all members of our community with the utmost respect for each person, and with the mandate of ensuring the sanctity of life. We strive to protect the safety of everyone in a respectful manner, while upholding and enforcing the law.

Our agency continues to focus on hiring and recruiting officers who reflect the community they serve, reducing use of force by training officers in de-escalation techniques, and ensuring there is a robust and thorough review of all complaints of police misconduct.

We recognize that events involving law enforcement impact the reputation of all law enforcement officers, regardless of where the event occurs. We hope, and constantly strive, to maintain our community’s trust and support. We know this will take honest and open dialogue, unconventional partnerships, commitment, dedication and a willingness to learn from the past. We must work together to build a future that strives for fairness, respect, dignity, security, and justice for all. The City of Fairfax Police Department is fortunate to have an established Body Worn Camera program that has been in place since December of 2016. The program is supported by the City Manager and City Council, which also assists in supporting the police department’s goal of accountability and transparency.

Finally, I would like to acknowledge my pride in the officers who serve our community. They continuously demonstrate unwavering courage and dedication to public service and strive to protect the values of the policing profession, while maintaining respect and dignity for everyone. I am grateful for the level of professionalism displayed by the City of Fairfax police officers who have dedicated their lives to protect our community.

Erin F. Schaible
Chief of Police
City of Fairfax Police Department

06/01/2020

Fairfax High School Class of 2020 Salute

Fairfax High School Class of 2020 Salute
The monumental milestone of high school graduation, with its pomp and circumstance and celebration by family and community was cut short in 2020 due to COVID-19.
This video salutes the Fairfax High School Class of 2020 - STRONG. RESILIENT. COMMITTED.
#FHSClassof2020

06/01/2020

Fairfax High School Class of 2020 Salute
The monumental milestone of high school graduation, with its pomp and circumstance and celebration by family and community was cut short in 2020 due to COVID-19.
This video salutes the Fairfax High School Class of 2020 - STRONG. RESILIENT. COMMITTED.
City of Fairfax Schools
#FHSClassof2020

05/31/2020

The June 2020 Cityscene is available on the city website at fairfaxva.gov/cityscene . Thank you for reading The Cityscene.

05/29/2020

Fairfax City Parks and Recreation shares the Reopening Plan.

Fairfax City Parks and Recreation is beginning to reopen with COVID-19 safety guidelines from the Virginia Governor’s office Virginia Forward guidelines and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other trusted sources.

We have updated our Coronavirus Response Reopening page with a Three-Step Reopening Plan, and Opening Status Report to keep our residents informed of the status of our department.

www.fairfaxva.gov/government/parks-recreation/coronavirus-information-response

Phase One of the reopening plan will begin tomorrow, Friday, May 28.

Please note that this is an ongoing changing situation and there may be changes made to this plan depending on recommended guidelines.

05/29/2020

Who let the dogs out? We did!

The #FairfaxCity dog park has reopened.

So have city #pickleball and #tennis courts.

Please follow regulations regarding face coverings & social distancing, and stay safe! #FairfaxCity #COVID19 #LiveLifeConnected Fairfax City Parks and Recreation

05/28/2020

FAIRFAX CITY MINUTE - May 28, 2020

Fairfax City Minute - May 28, 2020
Northern Virginia moves into Phase One of the Forward Virginia Plan on May 29. Find the guidelines at: https://www.virginia.gov/coronavirus/forwardvirginia/

Fairfax City ReConnected - helps city businesses navigate and implement strategies for reopening under Phase One.
Details: FairfaxCityConnected.com/Reconnected

The Dog Park and Tennis/Pickleball Courts reopen

Congratulations to the Fairfax High School Class of 2020!
Fairfax City Economic Development Authority
Fairfax City Parks and Recreation
City of Fairfax Schools
#LiveLifeConnected
#FairfaxCityStrong

05/28/2020

#COVID19 challenges #FairfaxCity to envision creative ways of providing economic opportunities to its business community — and looking beyond businesses’ traditional & literal walls.

Check out the new Fairfax City ReConnected Outdoors Program: fairfaxcityconnected.com/reconnected

05/27/2020

Show your patriotism and your community spirit with this year's 4th of July t-shirt from the Independence Day Celebration Committee!
Fairfax City Parks and Recreation
#LiveLifeConnected

The Independence Day Celebration Committee (IDCC) is pleased to announce that we will be selling our commemorative July 4th t-shirts on the steps of City Hall on Saturday, June 13 and Saturday, June 20 from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon. While social distancing, we ask that you drive up the circular drive in front of City Hall where IDCC members will be taking your order and placing it inside your vehicle ... we ask that you please do not get out of your vehicle. Sales will happen rain or shine.

The theme "There's No Place Like Home" was picked in the fall of 2019 - we had no idea how important that theme would be when it was chosen.

Shirts are availabe in red, white and blue at a cost of $5/youth (sizes XSmall - Large; unfortunately, we have no youth shirts in white); $10/adult (sizes Small - ###Large; we have a limited inventory of white shirts); and while supplies last, we will have the baseball hat for $10. Cash or Checks (made payable to IDCC)

05/27/2020

Here's what you need to know about masks/face coverings.
#MaskUpVirginia

To protect each other, we all need to wear a face covering in indoor public settings, starting this Friday, May 29. This includes retail stores, barbershops, restaurants, government buildings, on public transportation, or anywhere where people can congregate in groups indoors.

I am also directing our Department of Labor and Industry to develop emergency regulations to reduce the risk of exposure to #COVID19 in our workplaces. These safety standards will apply to employers, and include use of PPE, sanitation, record keeping, and hazard communication.

We are making progress to contain the spread of #COVID19 in Virginia—let's keep working together to stay safe.

Read more about today's announcements here: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/all-releases/2020/may/headline-857020-en.html

05/27/2020

Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center

Looking for something fun to do? The Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center shows you how to make a Cup and Ball toy.
#LiveLifeConnected
#FairfaxCityStrong

Something fun to do for the weekend -make a Cup and Ball!

05/26/2020

Got yard debris? Well, you may see a delay in collection this week in #FairfaxCity due to the holiday service.

Please leave items at the curb until they are collected. Thanks for your patience!

Info: fairfaxva.gov .

05/25/2020

The #FairfaxCity community has been very generous with the city government, and we are very grateful.

However, we still have a great need for #PPEs to protect essential city workers. All donations, large and small, are welcome. #FairfaxCityStrong #LiveLifeConnected #COVID19

05/25/2020

5/25: In observance of Memorial Day, city government offices are closed, and CUE Bus will be on a Saturday schedule.

Refuse and recycling will not be collected; Monday & Tuesday routes will be collected on Tuesday, 5/26. Info: fairfaxva.gov

05/24/2020

Reminder: due to the Memorial Day holiday, #FairfaxCity will not collect refuse & recycling on Monday, 5/25.

Monday & Tuesday routes will be collected on Tuesday, 5/26. Info: fairfaxva.gov

05/22/2020

Fairfax City Economic Development Authority

Help slow the spread and show community spirit with these cloth face masks made by Sundog, a local manufacturer. Details below.
Fairfax City Economic Development Authority
#SlowtheSpread
#FairfaxCityStrong
#LiveLifeConnected

To help slow the spread of #COVID-19 and protect the community, the we have partnered with local manufacturer Sundog to produce 500 cotton cloth masks for city businesses.

These mask for Fairfax City Businesses and are on a first come, first serve basis!

Check out our press release by clicking the link below!

https://fairfaxcityconnected.com/2020/05/14/facecoverings/

#FairfaxCityEDA #Mask #COVID19 #fairfaxcity #cityoffairfax #fairfaxva #livelifeconnected #fairfaxcityeconomicdevelopment

05/21/2020

Fairfax City Minute - May 21, 2020

FAIRFAX CITY MINUTE - May, 21, 2020
"Stuff the Bus" was a HUGE success. Fairfax High School (and all high schools in Fairfax County) honored the Class of 2020 in an illuminating way. Beginning Tuesday, May 26, face masks will be required to ride the CUE Bus. Memorial Day closures and more!
City of Fairfax Schools
#LiveLifeConnected
#FairfaxCityStrong
#FHSClassof2020

05/21/2020

FAIRFAX CITY MINUTE - May, 21, 2020
"Stuff the Bus" was a HUGE success. Fairfax High School (and all high schools in Fairfax County) honored the Class of 2020 in an illuminating way. Beginning Tuesday, May 26, face masks will be required to ride the CUE Bus. Memorial Day closures and more!
City of Fairfax Schools
#LiveLifeConnected
#FairfaxCityStrong
#FHSClassof2020

05/21/2020

Virginia Department of Transportation

Today is #TranspoDayVA!
As Virginia celebrates all of the #heroes of the transportation industry, please give our CUE Bus Drivers a wave!

During its 2018 session, the #Virginia General Assembly passed legislation that designates the Thursday before #MemorialDay each year as Celebrate Transportation Day in Virginia. This year, we honor the #heroes of our industry.

For more information on #TranspoDayVA, to read employee profiles from our industry's frontline employees or to download student activity pages, visit TranspoDayVA.org! 🚇✈️🚂🚜

05/20/2020

Starting Tuesday, May 26, 2020, passengers on CUE buses will be required to wear face coverings. This enhanced safety measure aims to help CUE passengers protect each other & bus operators during the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. For more information go to http://cuebus.org.

05/19/2020

Stuff the Bus - today until 3 pm at Van Dyck Park and the Burkholder Center (Page Avenue). Drop off your donations of non-perishable food items. Thank you for your generosity!

05/19/2020

Help #FairfaxCity #StufftheBus today, May 19!

Stop by Van Dyck Park or Burkholder Center to drop off your donations.

Details at fairfaxva.gov - thank you!

05/19/2020

It’s Election Day! Polls are open 6 am - 7 pm. Please wear a cloth face covering. You may bring your own pen. It must be blue or black ink, No gel pens, please. Precincts will be practicing social distancing. This may cause a line outside the precinct. For more information, visit Fairfaxva.gov/vote or call 703-385-7891.
The unofficial results will be posted, individually by precinct, as soon as they report. Reporting begins after 7 pm on the Virginia Department of Election website: tinyurl.com/y8tb943x, and on Cityscreen-12: https://fairfax.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish_id=19.

05/18/2020

Please read this message from the Fairfax City Parks and Recreation and the Independence Celebration Committee.

Dear Community, please read the message below in regards to our Annual Independence Day Celebration...

05/18/2020

RECEIVED AN ABSENTEE BALLOT BY MAIL AND HAVEN'T YET RETURNED IT? VOTE AND BRING THE BALLOT TO CITY HALL TODAY BEFORE 5 PM OR TOMORROW (5/19) BEFORE 7 PM! Only the voter may hand deliver their own ballot.
You may also bring your ballot with you to your regular precinct tomorrow. However, the most efficient way is to bring your absentee ballot directly to City Hall.
QUESTION? www.fairfaxva.gov/vote or call 703-385-7891.
#CastYourVote
#CityofFairfaxGeneralElection2020

05/16/2020

STUFF THE BUS - Help the community! Bring non-perishable food donations to Van Dyck Park or the Burkholder Building on Page Avenue today between 10 am and 3 pm. Please wear a mask and keep social distancing. Thank you for your generosity!
#LiveLifeConnected
#FairfaxCityStrong
#StufftheBus

05/16/2020

CURBSIDE VOTING today until 5 pm at City Hall for the May 19, 2020 General Election. Today is the last day to vote curbside.
The General Election is on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Polls will be open 6 am - 7 pm.
Information: www.fairfaxva.gov/elections

05/16/2020

A message from the Office of Election:

Curbside voting for the May 19 Fairfax City-wide election ends today, Saturday, May 16, at 5 p.m. at City Hall. Park in the lot on George Mason Boulevard, stay in your car, and follow the directions on the signs.

Don't forget to wear your mask — and consider bringing your own ballpoint pen.

Also, if your ballot is not already in the mail, you may bring it to City Hall today or by 7 p.m. May 19.

Information: 703-385-7891, fairfaxva.gov/vote #FairfaxCityVotes #LiveLifeConnected #absenteevoting #RockttheVote