A Special Thank You to Our Refuse and Recycling Professionals
 Fairfax City observes Waste and Recycling Workers Week during the week of June 15 to recognize refuse and recycling professionals who help keep our communities clean, safe, and healthy every day.
You can show your appreciation for the crews serving your neighborhood. A simple act goes a long way.
- Leave a thank-you note or chalk message near carts on collection day
- Offer a cold bottle of water or a sealed snack during hot weather
- Follow proper disposal practices to help keep workers safe (e.g. batteries, sharp objects, household hazardous waste, etc.)
Report Power Outages to Dominion Energy
Severe thunderstorms remain a risk to electrical infrastructure.
If you experience a power outage, submit a report via the Dominion Energy website, smartphone app, or call 866-DOM-HELP (866-366-4357).
It’s always good to be prepared, especially during hot summer months. Stock up on food, water, and emergency supplies. Keep bottled water and non-perishable food on hand, as well as flashlights, batteries, first aid kits, and medications. Keep your electronic devices fully charged.
If a power pole is downed in your area, stay at least 30 feet away and report it by calling 866-DOM-HELP.
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Public Safety Training, June 22-26
Public safety agencies will conduct police and fire department training in the 4000 block of University Drive. June 22-26. Residents may observe a large police and fire department presence on these days.
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Submit Your Patriotic Mini Art by June 24
Calling artists of all ages! The deadline to submit small format art for the next mini art machine placement is June 24. The theme for July is "What America Means to Me."
Earn $150 for nine small format artworks (2.5 x 3.5").
The city has featured the artwork of eight local creatives in its mini art machines so far. Purchase Kay Kaelin's "Oodles of Doodles" at the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center. Her advice to other artists: "Definitely apply! It’s worth a shot, and it feels so cool to see your art around the city!"
Learn more and submit your work for consideration.
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Attend the Opening Reception for Chromatic Currents, June 25
“Chromatic Currents” brings together two complementary curatorial perspectives dedicated to Asian and Asian-diasporic artists, merging the rigor of archival scholarship with an unwavering commitment to community advocacy.
“Chromatic Currents” functions as both a platform for contemporary visual talent and a living archive of resilience, belonging, and collective memory, yielding a deliberate, unapologetic intervention in the landscape of traditional gallery culture.
View the exhibition through Aug. 21 at the Sherwood Center. An opening reception will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 25.
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Blenheim Boulevard Construction Information Meeting, June 30
The city will host a Blenheim Boulevard construction information meeting on Tuesday, June 30 at 5 p.m. in the work session room in City Hall.
City staff will present information about the multimodal improvements project construction schedule, work hours, contractor parking, equipment staging, and overlap with other capital improvement projects occurring along the boulevard, such as the Willard-Sherwood Health and Community Center.
Upcoming projects will be coordinated to reduce disruption to residents and other stakeholders; however, construction activity will be evident, especially during the summer months. Construction activity typically includes truck traffic, dust, noise, tree removal, and lane closures.
Add this meeting to your calendar. To be added to the distribution list and receive project updates, please text BBLVD to 888-492-1526.
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Purchase a Commemorative 250th T-shirt
The Independence Day Celebration Committee is selling T-shirts with the 2026 logo/theme, “VA 250.” T-shirts will be available in tie-dye and light blue colors, while supplies last. Trucker hats and visors will also be available for purchase, while supplies last.
Sale Locations and Times
- 6-9:30 p.m. June 26 at Old Town Square, 10415 North St.
- 2-3 p.m. June 28 at Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center
Order your merch today!
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City Earns Coveted Triple Crown Award from GFOA
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has recognized the City of Fairfax as a 2024 Triple Crown Winner. This distinction honors governments that earn all three of GFOA's major awards for a single fiscal year:
- The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (ACFR)
- The Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award (PAFR)
- The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
"Earning the GFOA Triple Crown adds to the City of Fairfax's longstanding legacy of excellence in financial management, building on decades of consecutive national recognition for our budget and financial reporting," JC Martinez, chief financial officer, said. "This achievement reflects our staff's ongoing commitment to transparency, sound financial stewardship, and clear communication with our community while meeting the highest professional standards in government finance."
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Drought Watch Remains in Effect for Northern Virginia
 Tips for Wise Water Use:
INDOOR
- Reduce shower length to under five minutes
- Turn off water while brushing your teeth/shaving
- Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes
- Fix any plumbing leaks – especially toilets and faucets
OUTDOOR
- Monitor watering lawns, plants, and shrubs
- Sweep sidewalks and driveways (instead of using a hose)
- Avoid washing your car; instead, use a commercial car wash that recycles water
Council Reporter for the June 9 Meeting
 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 met on June 9. View the full Council Reporter with linked videos of the discussions. A summary is provided below.
Presentations and Proclamations
- Mayor Catherine Read presented proclamations acknowledging June 15-21 as National Waste and Recycling Workers Appreciation Week, June 19 as Juneteenth, and June as CPR Month and National CPR and AED Awareness Week in the City of Fairfax.
- Graduates of the spring Civic Connections cohort were recognized.
Consent Agenda
- Approved a grant supplemental appropriation resolution in the amount of $1,815,512 for FY 2026 federal, state, local, and use of balance sheet funds for expenditures.
- Authorized the use of a construction manager at risk method of procurement as the delivery method for renovations and additions at Providence Elementary and Daniels Run Elementary Schools.
- Introduced an ordinance amending the Code of the City of Fairfax, Virginia, pertaining to the compensation of the mayor and the members of the city council.
Public Hearings
- Authorized a renewal of a license agreement between the City of Fairfax and Fairfax Eruv Committee for the placement of Eruv facilities on certain existing joint-use utility poles in the public right-of-way.
- Approved an ordinance amending the Code of the City of Fairfax, Virginia, pertaining to noise mitigation and the regulation of loud, disturbing, and unnecessary noises.
Work Session
A city council meeting is scheduled for June 23. 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.
Help Shape a Stronger Regional Transportation Future
 Transportation decisions made today will shape how Northern Virginia moves for years to come. The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) is updating TransAction, the region's long-range transportation plan, and they want to hear from you.
What are the biggest transportation challenges in our region? Weigh in and help guide the future of how we move. Share your feedback!
Join a Guided Birding Tour at Van Dyck Park, July 12
 The city will host a guided morning bird outing with the Northern Virginia Bird Alliance at 8 a.m. on Sunday, July 12, at Van Dyck Park. This is a great event for both new and lifelong birders to look and listen with an experienced guide. Sign up today!
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