New Vienna Town Council Swearing In Set For January 2024

New and returning Vienna Town Council members will be sworn in during a ceremony in early January.

Banned Books Used For Some Fairfax School Board Members' Swearing In

As board of supervisors and school board members were sworn in, some members opted to take the oath with banned books on slavery and LGBTQ.

Casino Opposition Included In Vienna Council's 2024 Legislative Agenda

Vienna Town Council makes opposition to a proposed casino a priority in its 2024 legislative agenda.

$284M Budget Shortfall Expected In Fairfax County For Fiscal Year 2025

Between expenses like employee pay and Metro funding, Fairfax County is anticipating a $284M budget shortfall in the next budget cycle.

Vienna Town Council Election: 6 Candidates Elected

According to the town, a write-in candidate didn't receive enough votes to be elected to Vienna Town Council.

Vienna Town Council Election: Write-In Tallies Continue

Vienna's mayor was re-elected, and vote counting for Town Council continues as write-ins received the sixth-most votes.

Vienna Election Results 2023: 5 Town Council Candidates, Write-In Lead

All six Vienna Town Council seats and mayor were on the ballot Tuesday. Unofficial results show five candidates and write-ins leading.

Vienna Town Council, Mayoral Election 2023: All 6 Seats Up For Grabs

All six Vienna Town Council seats and mayor are up for grabs in the Nov. 7 election, and four newcomers are on the ballot.

2023 Candidate Profile: Shelley Mountjoy For Vienna Town Council

Shelley Mountjoy is one of the candidates running for Vienna Town Council, which has all seats up for election in 2023.

Vienna General Election 2023: More Early Voting Sites Open

New Fairfax County early voting locations are open as the November election gets closer.

Major Zoning Code Update Approved By Vienna Town Council

Vienna's town government has made its first major zoning code update since 1969 but still has unresolved issues like parking to work on.

2023 Candidate Profile: Roy Baldwin For Vienna Town Council

Roy Baldwin is one of the candidates running for Vienna Town Council, which has all seats up for election in 2023.

2023 Candidate Profile: Jessica Ramakis For Vienna Town Council

Jessica Ramakis is one of the candidates running for Vienna Town Council, which has all seats up for election in 2023.

2023 Candidate Profile: Chuck Anderson For Vienna Town Council

Chuck Anderson is one of the candidates running for Vienna Town Council, which has all seats up for election in 2023.

2023 Candidate Profile: Howard Springsteen For Vienna Town Council

Howard Springsteen is one of the candidates running for Vienna Town Council, which has all seats up for election in 2023.

Vienna 2023 General Election Voter Guide: Candidates, How To Vote

Early voting is starting for the general election, which includes Town of Vienna, Fairfax County and state legislative races.

2023 Candidate Profile: Sandra Allen For Vienna Town Council

Sandra Allen is one of the candidates running for Vienna Town Council, which has all seats up for election in 2023.

Vienna Town Council 2023 Candidate Forums Set For September, October

With all Town Council seats up for election in November, voters can hear from candidates at upcoming forums.

VA Tax Rebates, Tax Holiday In New State Budget

Virginians can expect $200 tax rebates and an October sales tax holiday with the newly-approved state budget.

Trans Student Bathroom, Sports Policies Earn Criticism In VA

VA's education department released policies for districts to follow which affect trans student bathroom use, sports participation and more.

Vienna Town Council Election: Who's Seeking Re-Election

The mayor and all six Town Council seats will be up for election in 2023. See who plans to run again.

How Vienna Voted In Senate District 37, Prosecutor Primary

More Vienna area precincts preferred Ed Nuttall over Steve Descano in the commonwealth's attorney race, according to unofficial results.

McKay Claims Victory In Fairfax County Chairman Primary Election

Chairman Jeff McKay claimed a win in the Democratic primary over Lisa Downing as he seeks another term.

Descano Defeats Nuttall In Commonwealth's Attorney Election: AP

AP declared Steve Descano as the projected winner over challenger Ed Nuttall in the Fairfax County commonwealth's attorney primary.

Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney 2023 Primary: Voter Guide

Primary elections for commonwealth's attorney and others will be held in Fairfax County on Tuesday. Here's what to know.

Fairfax County Chairman 2023 Primary: Candidates, How To Vote

Primary elections for Board of Supervisors chairman and others will be held in Fairfax County on Tuesday. Here's what to know.

Lee Highway, Lee Jackson Highway To Be Renamed In Fairfax County

Fairfax County is preparing to change the names of Lee Highway and Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, which will impact homes and businesses.

Vienna Zoning Code Update Heads To Public Hearings

The zoning code update, which is getting its first major update since 1969, will advance to public hearings in July.

Former Vienna Baptist Church Demolition OK'd By Town Council

Demolishing the former Vienna Baptist Church was the least costly short-term option, but another long-term use could be decided later.

5 Fairfax County School Board Candidates Endorsed In Democratic Caucus

Three at-large candidates and two district candidates will be endorsed after a Fairfax County Democratic caucus with over 3,300 voters.

Final Vienna Budget Approved With Real Estate Tax Rate Decrease

A reduction in the real estate tax rate won't be enough to completely offset average tax bill increases due to higher property values.

2023 Candidate Profile: Lisa Downing For Fairfax County Chairman

Lisa Downing is challenging Jeffrey McKay in the Democratic primary for the Board of Supervisors chairman in Fairfax County.

Next Election For Vienna Mayor, Town Council Set For November

The Town of Vienna's elections are no longer held in May, which means the mayor and six Town Council seats will have a November election.

Vienna Primary Election 2023 Early Voting To Begin

Voters in the Town of Vienna will have four Fairfax County primary elections to decide on June 20.

Fairfax County Budget Mark-Up Includes Lower Real Estate Tax Rate

The Board of Supervisors' budget mark-up includes a real estate tax rate that doesn't completely offset the increase in average tax bills.

Real Estate Tax Rate Lowered By Vienna Town Council

A greater real estate tax rate reduction was approved to offset the impact of increasing property assessments in the Town of Vienna.

Democrats Petersen, Salim Tell Personal Stories To Define Who They Are

Democrats Petersen and Salim face off in the June 20 primary for the 37th District Virginia Senate seat; they spoke at a forum in Vienna.

Lower Tax Rate Mulled In Vienna Ahead Of Public Hearing

While a lower tax rate was proposed in Vienna's budget, Town Council has shown interest in providing a larger reduction.

Fairfax County Budget Town Halls In Hunter Mill District Planned

Before Fairfax County's budget public hearings, residents can learn more and share feedback at upcoming budget town halls.

Next Use Of Town-Purchased Building To Be Decided In Vienna

The Town of Vienna is seeking feedback on the future purpose of a building that was the temporary police station during construction.