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Overview
The City of Falls Church operates under the Council-Manager form of government as provided by the City Charter and adopted by the Virginia General Assembly in 1950. Political authority is vested in the seven-member City Council, which enacts ordinances and resolutions, approves City budgets, sets tax rates, and establishes policy. In formulating decisions and policy, the Council Members act as a group. The City Manager is appointed by the Council as full-time administrator of the City government.
Learn More and Let Your Voice Be Heard
There are a number of ways to stay informed on City Council actions and to contact City Council. Find out more.
Current City Council
The current City Council. Top row: Mayor David Tarter and Vice Mayor Letty Hardi. Bottom row: Marybeth Connelly, Phil Duncan, Debbie Hiscott, Caroline Lian, and David Snyder.
The seven Council Members are elected at-large for four-year terms and are not affiliated with any national political party. Elections of City Council Members are held in November of odd-numbered years for staggered terns. With the seating of a new Council, the Council members elect the Mayor and Vice Mayor for a two-year term. For information about running for a seat on City Council, please contact the Office of Voter Registration and Elections.
Council Members are often career professionals holding down full-time jobs. In addition to attending 22 Council meetings and 22 work sessions each year, they attend meetings of local boards and commissions and regional organizations. Members also serve on committees of state and regional organizations and participate in the Virginia Municipal League.
Members
The seven Council Members are elected at-large for four-year terms and are not affiliated with any national political party. Elections of City Council Members are held in November of odd-numbered years for staggered terns. With the seating of a new Council, the Council members elect the Mayor and Vice Mayor for a two-year term. For information about running for a seat on City Council, please contact the Office of Voter Registration and Elections.
Council Members are often career professionals holding down full-time jobs. In addition to attending 22 Council meetings and 22 work sessions each year, they attend meetings of local boards and commissions and regional organizations. Members also serve on committees of state and regional organizations and participate in the Virginia Municipal League.
- David Tarter, Mayor
- Letty Hardi, Vice Mayor
- Marybeth Connelly
- Phil Duncan
- Debbie Hiscott
- Caroline S. Lian
- David F. Snyder
In addition to their legislative duties, City Council Members participate in community events, speak before civic groups, and attend citywide and regional events upon invitation.
City Council Members are paid $9,200 per year and the Mayor is paid $9,800 per year. For more information about the City Council, please contact the City Clerk.
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About City Council Meetings
Learn about the basics of City Council meetings.
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Watch City Council Meetings
Watch City Council regular meetings and work sessions, with corresponding agendas.
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Council Committees
A list of the City Council committees
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Legislative Updates
Read the latest legislative updates from the City Council Meetings.
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Public Comment Options and Staying Informed
How to subscribe to City Council meeting notices, agendas, and legislative updates, as well as ways to let your voice be heard.
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City Council Event Invitations
A calendar of the non-City sponsored events that City Council members may choose to attend.
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City Code
City Code
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Public Hearing Notices
Public hearing notices for the City Council.
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Proclamations
City Council approves proclamations honoring individuals, groups, and special events.
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