If you are interested in becoming a part of the grassroots advocacy efforts in Fairfax and Virginia, please send an email to Info@TheArcofNoVa.org
After the Virginia General Assembly wraps up their session in late winter, the localities begin to work on their budgets. This process usually begins in March and ends in late April. It is important for citizens to follow the budget process to ensure that funding for services that are needed by our members is included in the budget.
Citizens can impact the process by finding out who their representatives are and what they stand for, reading the newspaper, volunteering in the community, being aware of issues and how they affect you; realizing that you can initiate change and remember that every vote counts. Your vote and your voice can always make a difference!
During the budget process The Arc works to find families and individuals who will work to educate their legislators about the needs of our community by providing testimony at public hearings and contacting legislators through visits, letters, calls and email.
It is important to stay informed throughout the year about issues that affect individuals with mental retardation in Alexandria. The best way to get current information is by attending meetings of the Fairfax Community Services Board and the meetings of the Mental Retardation Committee of that Board.
The powers of government are vested in an elected Board of Supervisors consisting of nine members elected by district, plus a Chairman elected at large. Board members are elected for four-year terms. There is no legal limit to the number of terms a member can serve.
The Board establishes County government policy, passes resolutions and ordinances (within the limits of its authority established by the Virginia General Assembly), approves the budget, sets tax rates, approves land use plans, and makes appointments. These actions are taken in open meetings which citizens are encouraged to attend. All decisions are made in public.
For more information about the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, visit the visit the Board's website.
Currently, the members of the Board of Supervisors are: (Click on the name for contact information)
District Supervisors
