Daniel Alexander
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[2b] City Manager Daniel Alexander led the future agendas discussion, reviewing the rest of the 2026 meeting calendar with the Council.
[1b] City Manager Daniel Alexander facilitated a discussion giving City Council the opportunity to raise questions or topics related to the General Fund. [1d] City Manager Daniel Alexander led discussion on whether to maintain the proposed maximum real estate tax rate or increase it slightly as a buffer, with no action taken pending the March 10, 2026 meeting. [1e] City Manager Daniel Alexander reported on the January 10, 2026 City Council Retreat, summarizing Council consensus on strategic planning, performance management, and efficiency study directions.
Full history
- Nov 18, 2025City Council · item 3.1
[3.1] Daniel C. Alexander was unanimously appointed City Manager of the City of Fairfax, effective January 5, 2026, with an Employment Agreement to be finalized by the City Attorney and executed by the Mayor.
- Jan 10, 2026City Council · item 1
[1] City Manager Daniel Alexander gave an overview of process design alignment, covering mission/values, strategic priorities, outcomes, targets, measures, and cost/process efficiency. [5] City Manager Daniel Alexander presented additional engagement ideas including always-on listening tools, short targeted surveys, place-based input, pop-up engagement, representative community panels, hybrid forums, and closing-the-loop practices.
- Feb 3, 2026City Council · item 4e
[4e] City Manager Alexander briefed Council on agenda adjustments necessitated by the January 27, 2026 regular meeting cancellation, recommending items be moved to February 10 and that two Planning Commission applicant interviews be scheduled for February 17.
- Feb 17, 2026City Council · item 8
[8] City Manager Daniel Alexander reported on standing City Council priority areas (Economic Development, Environmental Sustainability Stewardship, Community, Transportation, and Governance) and noted these remain in effect until the Council decides to change them.
- Feb 24, 2026City Council · item 3c
[3c] City Manager Daniel Alexander presented the proposed FY27 Operating and CIP Budgets and noted several upcoming public hearings for public testimony.
- Mar 3, 2026City Council · item 1b
[1b] City Manager Daniel Alexander facilitated a discussion giving City Council the opportunity to raise questions or topics related to the General Fund. [1d] City Manager Daniel Alexander led discussion on whether to maintain the proposed maximum real estate tax rate or increase it slightly as a buffer, with no action taken pending the March 10, 2026 meeting. [1e] City Manager Daniel Alexander reported on the January 10, 2026 City Council Retreat, summarizing Council consensus on strategic planning, performance management, and efficiency study directions.
- Jun 2, 2026City Council · item 2b
[2b] City Manager Daniel Alexander led the future agendas discussion, reviewing the rest of the 2026 meeting calendar with the Council.