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Laszlo Palko

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The George Snyder Trail was a planned off-street shared-use path project (VDOT UPC 112816) intended to improve multimodal connectivity along Fairfax Boulevard in the City of Fairfax. The project drew sustained and significant public opposition throughout its consideration.

  • Initial general public comment period

    Councilmember Hall expressed support for bringing Laszlo Palko back as City Manager, stating she lacked sufficient information to agree with the decision to fire him.

  • Initial general public comment period

    Councilmember Hall expressed support for bringing Laszlo Palko back as City Manager, stating she lacked sufficient information to agree with the decision to fire him.

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The Pickett Road Connector Trail is a City of Fairfax trail project with approximately $6.5 million in allocated funding, intended to improve transportation safety and connectivity in the Pickett Road corridor. The project drew public opposition from its earliest appearance before the Council in January 2025.

  • Initial general public comment period

    Councilmember Hall expressed support for bringing Laszlo Palko back as City Manager, stating she lacked sufficient information to agree with the decision to fire him.

The City Hall Landscape Improvements Project is a municipal landscaping initiative for City Hall grounds. On November 12, 2024, the City Council unanimously approved (6-0) the award of a construction contract to Galicia Construction Corporation for an estimated amount of $587,752, as part of the consent agenda.

  • Initial general public comment period

    Councilmember Hall expressed support for bringing Laszlo Palko back as City Manager, stating she lacked sufficient information to agree with the decision to fire him.

The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2026 through 2030 is a multi-year municipal capital planning document covering infrastructure and facility investments. The process began in September 2024 when Superintendent Platenberg presented a draft CIP at a School Board Work Session, with a formal presentation to the School Board planned for October 4, 2024.

Other mentions
  • Actions out of closed meeting – Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement

    Council approved an amendment to Palko's employment agreement (originally dated February 27, 2024) extending his deadline to establish residence within the City of Fairfax to up to 18 months from the effective date.

    passedAuthorize and approve an amendment to the employment agreement dated February 27, 2024 with City Manager Laszlo Palko to allow up to 18 months to establish residence within the city, and direct the city attorney to prepare the amendment for the Mayor to sign.
    ✓ Bates✓ Greenfield✓ Lim✓ Ross✓ Stehle· Doyle Feingold
  • Closed meeting to discuss personnel matters — actions out of closed session

    City Manager Laszlo Palko's employment was terminated not for cause by a 4-2 council vote pursuant to subsection 8.B. of his employment agreement.

    passedMotion to approve a Memorandum of Agreement between the City Council and City Clerk Melissa E. Shinaberry on terms outlined by the City Attorney in closed meeting.
    passedMotion to terminate the employment of Laszlo Palko as City Manager, not for cause, pursuant to subsection 8.B. of his employment agreement.
    ✓ Bates✕ Doyle Feingold✕ Greenfield✓ Lim✓ Ross✓ Stehle