Fairfax City

The City of Fairfax is a small independent city, located in the geographic center of populous Fairfax County. The city's Old Town area dates back to Colonial Days. Fairfax City is also home to the main campus of George Mason University.

Prior to 1961, Fairfax was officially a "town", which was part of Fairfax County and served as the home of the county government. In 1961, the community was incorporated as an independent city. Today, Fairfax City and Fairfax County are separate governmental units, although some county offices are still located within the city limits. Fairfax City has its own mayor, council, police, local services and taxing authority.

NOTE: Many "Fairfax, VA" mailing addresses are actually in Fairfax County, not Fairfax City.

Population: 21,000 (per 2000 census); 24,700 (per 2009 estimate - see details).
Registered voters: 15,000 (14,300 active) - as of Mar. 2010, from SBE (see details).
Precincts: 6 (see list & map)

Fairfax City government

The city is governed by a mayor and 6-member city council, all elected at-large on a non-partisan basis, for 2-year terms.

Mayor: Rob Lederer (term expires June 2010)
City Council: Joan Cross, Dan Drummond, Jeffrey Greenfield, David Meyer, Gary Rasmussen, Steven Stombres (terms expires June 2010)
Election cycle: City elections are non-partisan, held in the spring of even-numbered years. (Latest election: May 6, 2008. Next election: May 2010.)

City website: www.FairfaxVa.gov

NOTE: Fairfax City and Fairfax County jointly elect their constitutional officers (Sheriff, Commonwealth's Attorney and Clerk of Courts).

Fairfax City in the General Assembly

Virginia House of Delegates: State Delegates are elected to 2-year terms. All city precincts are in the 37th Delegate district.
• 37th - Del. David Bulova (D).
Election cycle: in November of odd-numbered years. (Last election: Nov. 2009. Next election: Nov. 2011.)
More information: Our House of Delegates page for details on House seats and the 2009 campaigns.

Virginia Senate: State Senators are elected for 4-year terms. All city precincts are in the 34th Senate district.
• 34th - Sen. Chap Petersen (D).
Election cycle: in November of odd-numbered non-gubernatorial years. (Last election: Nov. 2007. Next election: Nov. 2011.)
More information: Our State Senate page for details on Senate seats and the 2007 campaigns.

General Assembly website: legis.state.va.us

Fairfax City in the U.S. Congress

U.S. House of Representatives: Members of Congress are elected to 2-year terms. All city precincts are in the 11th Congressional district.
• 11th - Cong. Gerry Connolly (D)
Election cycle: in November of even-numbered years. (Next election: Nov. 2, 2010.)
More information: Our Campaign 2010 page for details on the Congressional campaigns.

U.S. Senate: Senators are elected to 6-year terms.
• Sen. Jim Webb (D).
• Sen. Mark Warner (D)
Election cycle: in November of even-numbered years. (Last elections: Webb seat in Nov. 2006; Warner seat in Nov. 2008. Next elections: Webb seat in Nov. 2012; Warner seat in Nov. 2014.)

Congressional websites: www.house.gov, www.senate.gov and thomas.loc.gov

Republican Party in Fairfax City

The City of Fairfax Republican Committee (CFRC) consists of 79 members and a Chairman elected at-large, all for 2-year terms. The Committee holds monthly meetings and organizes activities to support Republican candidates. The City Chairman also serves as a member of the 11th District Committee.

CFRC Chairman: Matt Stoeckel ()
Mailing address: CFRC, c/o Matt Stoeckel, 10412 Main St., Fairfax, VA 22030
Meetings; Committee meetings are usually held on the third Thursday of the month, 7:30 pm
Meeting location: Fairfax City Hall (Rm. 305), 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax
  (between Chain Bridge Rd. & University Dr., ½ mi. south of Main St. - see map)
Membership form: Download (PDF format, ~10 kb)

Reorganization cycle: Committee elections are held in even-numbered years.
Next election: Spring 2012
Last election: City mass meeting, March 18, 2010