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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 (2000 census)
Registered voters: 14,300 (13,800 active) (as of Dec. 2007)
Precincts: 6 (see list & map)

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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 2008)
City Council: Joan Cross, Jeffrey Greenfield, Gail Lyon, Gary Rasmussen, Scott Silverthorne, Patrice Winter (terms expires June 2008)
Election cycle: City elections are non-partisan, held in the spring of even-numbered years. (Latest election: May 2, 2006. Next election: May 2008.)

City website: www.FairfaxVa.gov

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

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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. 2007. Next election: Nov. 2009.)
More information: Our House of Delegates page for details on House seats and the 2007 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

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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. Tom Davis (R).
Election cycle: in November of even-numbered years. (Next election: Nov. 2008.)

U.S. Senate: Senators are elected to 6-year terms.
• Sen. John Warner (R)
• Sen. Jim Webb (D).
Election cycle: in November of even-numbered years. (Last elections: Warner seat in Nov. 2002; Webb seat in Nov. 2006. Next elections: Warner seat in Nov. 2008; Webb seat in Nov. 2012.)
More information: Our Campaign 2008 page for details on the Congressional campaigns.

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

Voting in Fairfax City: Information on election procedures (including voter registration) is available from the Fairfax City General Registrar and the Virginia State Board of Elections. Election results in Fairfax City: • From the State Board of Elections: Nov. 2007, Nov. 2006, May 2006, Nov. 2005, June 2005, Nov. 2004, May 2004, Nov. 2003, Nov. 2002, May 2002, Nov. 2001, Nov. 2000 and prior years. • From RPV: 2005 & 2004

Republican Party in Fairfax City

The City of Fairfax Republican Committee (CFRC) consists of 78 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: Jim Kaplan ()
Reorganization cycle: Committee elections are held in even-numbered years.
Next election: City mass meeting, April 17, 2008.
NOTE: To attend, you must sign up by Thu., Mar. 27. See filing form.
Last election: City mass meeting, April 2006.

Mailing address: CFRC, c/o Jim Kaplan, 10696 Sessions Ct., Fairfax, VA 22030
Meetings; Committee meetings are usually held on the third Thursday of the month, 8 pm
   Fairfax City Hall (Rm. 305), 10455 Armstrong St. (at University Dr., ½ mi. south of Main St. - see map)