Catherine Read
42 recorded votes in 20 council meetings since Oct 2024, cast only to break ties. On the 16 where anyone voted no, Catherine was never in the minority. Votes most often with Anthony Amos, on 100% of contested votes.
Where the no votes fall
votes castno votesCatherine's 42 votes by the kind of item, read from the agenda titles.
The 1 no vote
Grouped by what was before the council. The tally is the whole body's; “with” names who voted no alongside Catherine.
The matters Catherine has voted on most
Every motion links to the topic it was about. Several motions on one night count separately.
On the record
What the minutes and transcripts record Catherine saying, by topic. 9 topics.
Voted yes on all three motions (rezoning/GDP, special exceptions, and Certificate of Appropriateness) at the July 22, 2025 City Council meeting.
- Willard-Sherwood Community Centerin progress
Voted yes on all land use approvals at the October 14, 2025 meeting, including the SUP, special exceptions, and Certificate of Appropriateness.
Voted in favor of introducing the ordinance on April 8, 2025.
- FY 2026 Budgetapproved
On May 6, 2025, Read voted against the motion to defer and voted yes to incorporate the Budget Change Document.
Voted in favor of all three approvals at the July 22, 2025 City Council meeting: the Davies Property rezoning to CU with TOD overlay retained (Ordinance 2025-05), the special exceptions (R-25-23), and the Certificate of Appropriateness.
At the July 28, 2026 City Council meeting, Mayor Read noted that Restaurant Week was scheduled to coincide with GMU's return to campus, framing Fairfax City as GMU's hometown and encouraging residents to welcome returning students and their families. He also congratulated GMU on hiring a new provost, Marion K. Underwood from Colorado State University, joining July 27, 2026, and described GMU as one of 131 R1 research universities and a valuable neighbor offering opportunities to the city (June 9, 2026).
On November 18, 2025, Mayor Read presented the proclamation designating November 16–22, 2025 as Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week in the City of Fairfax.
On May 27, 2025, Mayor Read presented the LGBTQIA+ Pride Month proclamation to the Pride Festival Committee and the Metropolitan Community Church, recognizing June as Pride Month in the City of Fairfax.
On May 6, 2025, Read voted against deferral of the budget to May 13 and voted yes to incorporate the Budget Change Document into the main motion.
Positions as recorded in meeting minutes; votes without recorded comment aren't summarized.
Voting record
- ✓ yes3Consideration for Remote Participation by Councilmember Hardy-ChandlerPassed, unanimousWatch
- ✓ yes7aPublic Hearing – Resolution Authorizing Quick-Take Powers for Chain Bridge Road Sidewalk and Bus Stop Improvement Project (UPC 119089)Passed, unanimous
- ✓ yes6Consent AgendaPassed, unanimousWatch
- ✓ yes2Consideration for remote participation by Councilmembers Amos pursuant to Code of Virginia Sec. 2.2-3708.3.Passed, unanimousWatch
- · absent2Convene a closed meeting to conduct interviews for Boards and Commissions and discuss appointments to Boards and Commissions.Passed, unanimous
- · absent2Convene a closed meeting to conduct interviews for Boards and Commissions and discuss appointments to Boards and Commissions.Passed, unanimous
- ✓ yes3Closed Meeting – Boards and Commissions Interviews and AppointmentsPassed, unanimous
- ✓ yes3Closed Meeting – Boards and Commissions Interviews and AppointmentsPassed, unanimous
- ✓ yes9aConsideration of Maximum Real Estate Tax Rate for FY2027 to be AdvertisedPassed 4–3
- ✓ yes7bPublic 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 applicantPassed 4–3
- ✓ yes7bPublic 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 applicantPassed 4–3
- ✓ yes7bPublic 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 applicantPassed 4–3
- ✓ yes7aPublic 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 applicantPassed 5–2
- ✓ yes7aPublic 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 applicantPassed 4–3
- ✓ yes7aPublic 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 applicantPassed 4–3
- ✓ yes9cDiscussion regarding the current pause implemented by the City Council on April 8, 2025 to the Pickett Road Trail projectPassed 4–3
- ✓ yes7aPublic hearing and Council action – Davies Property Rezoning, General Development Plan, Special Exceptions, and Certificate of Appropriateness at 4131 Chain Bridge RoadPassed 4–3
- ✓ yes7aPublic hearing and Council action – Davies Property Rezoning, General Development Plan, Special Exceptions, and Certificate of Appropriateness at 4131 Chain Bridge RoadPassed 4–3
- ✓ yes7aPublic hearing and Council action – Davies Property Rezoning, General Development Plan, Special Exceptions, and Certificate of Appropriateness at 4131 Chain Bridge RoadPassed 4–3
- ✓ yes3eConsideration 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 RatesPassed 4–3Watch
- ✕ no3eConsideration 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 RatesFailed 3–4Watch
- ✓ yes8cPublic hearing on Pathway Homes, Inc. request — Special Use Permit for upper story residential/mixed uses at 4010 University DrivePassed 4–3