2023 Budget Town Hall Planned In Mount Vernon District

MOUNT VERNON, VA — Mount Vernon District residents will have the chance to learn about the Fairfax County budget proposal and ask questions at a virtual town hall on March 23.

Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck will host the meeting with Karen Corbett Sanders. Staff will be present to discuss the budget proposals for the county and Fairfax County Public Schools. Following budget presentations, residents can ask questions. The meeting will be recorded and available for viewing.

The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on March 23 via Zoom or by phone at 602-333-0032, or toll free at 888-270-9936 with conference code 711201.

The proposed budget calls for keeping the Fairfax County real estate tax rate the same at $1.14 per $100 of assessed value. Even without a tax rate change, 2022 residential assessments increased by an average 9.57 percent, which would increase residential tax bills by an average $666. The average residential assessment increase in the Mount Vernon District is 9.88 percent. The county executive's budget proposal fully funds the FCPS transfer request and leaves $79.26 million unallocated for the Board of Supervisors to consider.

On March 8, the Board of Supervisors will decide on the maximum real estate tax rate that can be approved. Budget hearings are planned April 12 to 14, followed by budget markup on April 22 and 26 and adoption on May 10. The School Board will adopt a budget on May 26 following the county budget approval.

To learn more about the county budget proposal, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/budget. The FCPS advertised budget is also available online.

SEE ALSO:

• Fairfax Schools Would Be Fully Funded Under FY 2023 Budget Plan
• Real Estate Assessments Up 9.57% For Most Fairfax Homeowners