Matt Rice
33 recorded votes in 17 commission meetings since Jul 2024. On the 3 where anyone voted no, Matt was never in the minority.
The 1 no vote
Grouped by what was before the commission. The tally is the whole body's; “with” names who voted no alongside Matt.
The matters Matt 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 Matt saying, by topic. 3 topics.
- Housing and Homelessness Strategic Planin progress
At the October 10, 2024 PRAB meeting, Rice reported as a stakeholder update that a work session on the Housing and Homelessness Strategic Plan had recently been held at the Planning Commission.
- Old Townin progress
Rice (Planning Commission stakeholder representative to PRAB) reported in February 2026 that the Planning Commission designated Old Town as one of five activity centers requiring special attention and zoning review for mixed-use development, and in June 2026 reported on the Planning Commission's review of small area plans and the Gallery at City Center submission in Old Town.
- Old Town Hallin progress
As Planning Commission liaison (via written update, December 2025), Rice flagged the Old Town Hall rehabilitation as a CIP project of interest to PRAB and noted that PRAB feedback was being requested. In March and July 2026 transcript excerpts, Rice reported attending PRAB meetings and noted progress on the renovation, specifically highlighting that window restoration on the second floor is a specialty item being handled by a craftsman in Ohio who 'doesn't rush his work,' and characterizing this as appropriate care for a historic structure.
Positions as recorded in meeting minutes; votes without recorded comment aren't summarized.
Voting record
- ✓ yes5aMotion to amend Chapter 110 of the Code of the City of Fairfax, VirginiaPassed, unanimousWatch
- ✓ yes6aProposed amendments to the Code of the City of Fairfax, Chapter 86 (Subdivisions)Passed, unanimousWatch
- ✓ yes3Approval of Previous Meeting MinutesPassed, unanimous
- ✓ yes2Adoption of AgendaPassed, unanimous
- ✓ yes5aAppointment of a Planning Commission representative to the Façade and Interiors Improvement Grant CommitteePassed, unanimousWatch
- ✓ yes4Consideration of the November 10, 2025 Meeting MinutesPassed, unanimousWatch
- ✓ yes7aNew Business – Pat Rodio Master Plan DiscussionPassed, unanimous
- ✓ yes6eOld Business – Urban Forest Master PlanPassed, unanimous
- ✓ yes4aWSHCC Presentation – Brooke Hardin, James PattesonPassed, unanimous
- ✓ yes5Election of Officers for FY26Passed, unanimous
- ✓ yes5Election of Officers for FY26Passed, unanimous
- ✓ yes4aPresentations/Introductions – Foundation InterviewsPassed, unanimous
- ✓ yes6aProposed amendments to the Code of the City of Fairfax, Chapter 110 (Zoning) – Accessory Dwelling Unit Occupancy, Reducing Special Use Permits, and Miscellaneous AmendmentsPassed, unanimousWatch
- ✓ yes6aRezoning Application Z-23-00073 – The Hill, A Davies Family, LLC – 4131 Chain Bridge RoadPassed 4–2Watch
- ✕ no6aRezoning Application Z-23-00073 – The Hill, A Davies Family, LLC – 4131 Chain Bridge RoadFailed 2–4Watch
- ✓ yes5aMotion to amend Chapter 110 of the Code of the City of Fairfax, Virginia as part of the regular review of the Zoning OrdinancePassed, unanimousWatch
- ✓ yes4Consideration of the October 14, 2024 Meeting MinutesPassed, unanimousWatch
- ✓ yes6aPublic hearing on final recommendation to City Council for amendments to the City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan based on the five-year review (Code of Virginia Section 15.2-2230).Passed, unanimousWatch
- ✓ yes6bProposed amendments to the Code of the City of Fairfax, Chapter 110 (Zoning) – Zoning Districts and Regulations, Site Development Standards, and Definitions (Urban Agriculture)Passed 6–1Watch
- ✓ yes6aRequest from ABTB Mid-Atlantic, LLC for GDP Amendment, Special Use Permit (drive-through restaurant), and Special Exception (parking landscaping) – Boulevard Marketplace Shopping Center, 10120 & 10140-10160 Fairfax BoulevardPassed, unanimousWatch
- ✓ yes6bProposed amendments to the Code of the City of Fairfax, Chapter 110 (Zoning) for portions of the articles and sections contained therein, including Introductory Provisions, Site Development Standards, Decision-Making Bodies and Officials, Development Review and DefinitionsPassed, unanimousWatch
- ✓ yes6aPublic hearing and recommendation to City Council on the proposed Fairfax Circle Small Area PlanPassed, unanimousWatch
- ✓ yes4bConsideration of the June 24, 2024 meeting minutesPassed, unanimousWatch
- ✓ yes4aConsideration of the June 10, 2024 meeting minutesPassed, unanimousWatch