City Council · Nov 7, 2026

City Council Special Meeting and Budget Work Session

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What was decided

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Consideration for Remote Participation by Councilmember Hardy-Chandler
Approved unanimously (Councilmember Bates absent) to allow Councilmember Hardy-Chandler to participate remotely pursuant to Code of Virginia Sec. 2.2-3708.3.
Passed, unanimous
- Remote Participation PolicyapprovedRemote participation by Councilmember Hardy-Chandler was approved unanimously under Code of Virginia Sec. 2.2-3708.3, with Councilmember Bates absent.
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Presented

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Breakfast and Coffee · Routine breakfast/coffee at 8:30 a.m.; no action taken.
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Call the Special Meeting to Order · Special meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m.
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Presentation and Discussion on the FY 2026 Preliminary Results & the FY 2027 1st Quarter Financial Review · Presented and discussed per the work session; no formal vote recorded.
- FY 2026 Preliminary ResultsPresented and discussed at the work session; no formal action taken.
- FY 2027 1st Quarter Financial ReviewPresented and discussed at the work session; no formal action taken.
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Discussion on Updates to the FY 2028 Financial Policies and Council Budget Guidelines · Discussed at the work session; no formal vote recorded.
- FY 2028 Financial Policies and Council Budget GuidelinesUpdates to the FY 2028 Financial Policies and Council Budget Guidelines were discussed at the work session; no formal action taken.
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Discussion of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 90 (Taxation), Article II (Real Property Taxes), Division 3 — Tax Relief Program Exemptions of the Elderly and Disabled · Discussed at the work session; no formal vote recorded.
- Ordinance Amending Chapter 90 (Taxation) Article II (Real Property Taxes) Divisionin progressAn ordinance amending the Tax Relief Program Exemptions for the Elderly and Disabled was discussed at the work session; no formal action taken.
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FY 2028 Forecast · Discussed at the work session; no formal vote recorded.
- FY 2028 ForecastThe FY 2028 Forecast was discussed at the work session; no formal action taken.
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Working Lunch · Working lunch held at 11:40 a.m.; no action taken.
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Employee Compensation · Discussed at the work session; no formal vote recorded.
- Employee CompensationEmployee Compensation was discussed at the work session; no formal action taken.
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FY 2028 Budget Guidance · Discussed at the work session; no formal vote recorded.
- FY 2028 Budget GuidanceFY 2028 Budget Guidance was discussed at the work session; no formal action taken.
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Future Meeting Discussion · Discussed at 1:50 p.m.; no formal vote recorded.
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Adjourn · Meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
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Recording · 4h 00m

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1:012 · Call the Special Meeting to Order
1:153 · Consideration for Remote Participation by Councilmember Hardy-Chandler
3:4512 · Future Meeting Discussion
11:025 · Presentation and Discussion on the FY 2026 Preliminary Results & the FY 2027 1st Quarter Financial Review
26:506 · Discussion on Updates to the FY 2028 Financial Policies and Council Budget Guidelines
29:247 · Discussion of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 90 (Taxation), Article II (Real Property Taxes), Division 3 — Tax Relief Program Exemptions of the Elderly and Disabled
56:588 · FY 2028 Forecast
176:279 · Working Lunch
188:2810 · Employee Compensation
229:3411 · FY 2028 Budget Guidance
239:3613 · Adjourn
Other items are not chaptered in the recording.

Topics touched · 8

Remote Participation Policyapproved
The Remote Participation Policy governs when and how members of the City of Fairfax's boards, commissions, and City Council may participate in meetings remotely, in accordance with Virginia Code Sections 2.2-3708.2 and (later) 2.2-3708.3. The Planning Commission adopted a revised policy on January 13, 2025 (7-0), incorporating state-code-driven changes including an annual review requirement and updated rules on remote members counting toward physical quorum.
- Outcome of the August 26, 2025 City Council Special Meeting consideration of remote participation by Councilmember Amos has not been recorded.
- Outcome of the August 29, 2025 City Council Special Meeting consideration of remote participation by Councilmember Amos has not been recorded.
FY 2026 Preliminary Results
FY 2027 1st Quarter Financial Review
FY 2028 Financial Policies and Council Budget Guidelines
Ordinance Amending Chapter 90 (Taxation) Article II (Real Property Taxes) Divisionin progress
FY 2028 Forecast
Employee Compensation
Employee Compensation is a recurring budget retreat and work session topic for the City Council, covering recruitment, retention, living wage, fringe benefits, and retirement. It has appeared on the agenda at three consecutive annual retreats: the City Council Retreat (November 9, 2024), the City Council Budget Retreat (November 8, 2025), and the City Council Special Meeting and Budget Work Session (November 7, 2026).
- No outcome or minutes have been recorded for the November 7, 2026 City Council Special Meeting and Budget Work Session discussion of Employee Compensation — the results of that session remain unknown.
- No Council action has been taken on any of the three retreats; it is unresolved whether the Council will direct staff to bring forward specific compensation policy changes or budget amendments.
FY 2028 Budget Guidance

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