Fairfax Mayor Election 2017: Forums Next Month

FAIRFAX, VA — The city's three candidates for mayor — council members Michael J. DeMarco, David L. Meyer and Eleanor D. "Ellie" Smith will gather for a couple of forums next month ahead of the Feb. 7 special election.

• The first is scheduled for Jan. 9 from 7-9 p.m. at the Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North Street, and is being held by the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area Education Fund.
• The second is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 19 at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, and is being held by the Fairfax Homeowners' Association.

Steven Stombres has been the acting mayor following the arrest of then-mayor Scott Silverthorne last August on sex-for-meth charges.

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Important Dates & Deadlines for the Special Election

Election:

• February 7, 2017 Special Election (6 a.m.-7 p.m.)

View the Order and Writ for February 7, 2017 Special Election

Registration:

• January 24, 2017 - Last day to register 5 p.m. deadline or must have January 24th postmark date

Absentee Voting:

• January 31, 2017 - Last day to submit an absentee ballot application 5 p.m. deadline.
• February 4, 2017 - Last day to vote in-person absentee. 5 p.m. deadline.

In-Person Absentee Voting:

• February 3rd; Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Saturday, February 4th; 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

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