Catherine Read
On the record
Positions recorded in minutes, by topic.
Voted yes on all October 2025 land use approvals (SUP, special exceptions, and Certificate of Appropriateness) and the April 2026 resolution to proceed to construction. Was not recorded as voting on the May 2025 deferral amendment.
Mayor Catherine S. Reid (Read) presented the Black History Month proclamation at both the January 28, 2025 and February 10, 2026 council meetings. In 2026, she personally read the proclamation, which acknowledged systemic racism, generational trauma, and the 100-year centennial of National Negro History Week, and encouraged all residents to commit to learning Black American history.
Mayor Read voted yes on all three approval motions (rezoning/GDP, special exceptions, and Certificate of Appropriateness) at the July 22, 2025 City Council meeting.
Voted in favor of introducing the ordinance on April 8, 2025.
Read voted no on the deferral motion and moved or supported incorporation of the Budget Change Document (voted yes on that amendment, which passed 4-3).
On May 27, 2025, Mayor Read personally presented the proclamation acknowledging June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month to the Pride Festival Committee and the Metropolitan Community Church.
On May 6, 2025, voted against deferral to May 13 and voted in favor of incorporating the Budget Change Document into the main budget motion.
Voting record
Closed Meeting – Boards and Commissions Interviews and Appointments
Closed Meeting – Boards and Commissions Interviews and Appointments
Consideration of Maximum Real Estate Tax Rate for FY2027 to be Advertised
Public hearing and Council action – Special Use Permit, special exceptions, and Certificate of Appropriateness for Health and Community Center at 3740 Blenheim Boulevard (Tax Map 57-2-02-175A) – City of Fairfax applicant
Public hearing and Council action – Special Use Permit, special exceptions, and Certificate of Appropriateness for Health and Community Center at 3750 Blenheim Boulevard (Tax Map 57-2-02-172) – Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County applicant
Public hearing and Council action – Special Use Permit, special exceptions, and Certificate of Appropriateness for Health and Community Center at 3750 Blenheim Boulevard (Tax Map 57-2-02-172) – Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County applicant
Public hearing and Council action – Special Use Permit, special exceptions, and Certificate of Appropriateness for Health and Community Center at 3750 Blenheim Boulevard (Tax Map 57-2-02-172) – Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County applicant
Public hearing and Council action – Special Use Permit, special exceptions, and Certificate of Appropriateness for Health and Community Center at 3740 Blenheim Boulevard (Tax Map 57-2-02-175A) – City of Fairfax applicant
Public hearing and Council action – Special Use Permit, special exceptions, and Certificate of Appropriateness for Health and Community Center at 3740 Blenheim Boulevard (Tax Map 57-2-02-175A) – City of Fairfax applicant
Closed Meeting – Personnel Matters and Legal Counsel Consultation
Closed Meeting – Personnel Matters and Legal Counsel Consultation
Public hearing and Council action – Davies Property Rezoning, General Development Plan, Special Exceptions, and Certificate of Appropriateness at 4131 Chain Bridge Road
Public hearing and Council action – Davies Property Rezoning, General Development Plan, Special Exceptions, and Certificate of Appropriateness at 4131 Chain Bridge Road
Public hearing and Council action – Davies Property Rezoning, General Development Plan, Special Exceptions, and Certificate of Appropriateness at 4131 Chain Bridge Road
Discussion regarding the current pause implemented by the City Council on April 8, 2025 to the Pickett Road Trail project
Closed meeting for consultation with legal counsel regarding non-litigation
Closed meeting for consultation with legal counsel regarding non-litigation
Closed meeting for consultation with legal counsel for non-litigation
Closed meeting for consultation with legal counsel for non-litigation
Consideration and appropriation of the FY 2026 Budget, Schedule of Rates and Levies, FY 2026–2030 Capital Improvement Program, and establishment of Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Rates
Consideration and appropriation of the FY 2026 Budget, Schedule of Rates and Levies, FY 2026–2030 Capital Improvement Program, and establishment of Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Rates
Closed meeting to discuss personnel matters
Closed meeting to discuss personnel matters
Introduction of Ordinance Amending Chapter 102, Article V, Section 102-203(b) – Stormwater Utility Rate Increase to $34.30 per BU (6.0%)
Introduction of Ordinance Amending Chapter 90, Article VI, Section 90-262 – Meals Tax Increase
Closed meeting to discuss personnel matters and for consultation with legal counsel for legal advice
Closed meeting to discuss personnel matters and for consultation with legal counsel for legal advice
Public hearing on Pathway Homes, Inc. request — Special Use Permit for upper story residential/mixed uses at 4010 University Drive
Closed Meeting – Personnel Matters, Property Acquisition, and Legal Consultation
Closed Meeting – Personnel Matters, Property Acquisition, and Legal Consultation
Closed Meeting to Discuss Personnel Matters
Closed Meeting to Discuss Personnel Matters
Closed meeting to discuss personnel matters
Closed meeting to discuss personnel matters