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Fairfax City appoints Melanie R. Zip as acting city manager effective Nov. 1, 2025

City of Fairfax City Council · October 28, 2025
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Summary

Following a closed-meeting action, Council appointed Melanie R. Zip as acting city manager effective Nov. 1, 2025 and authorized the city attorney to finalize a memorandum of understanding. The motion passed unanimously by roll call.

By motion from Councilmember Hall on Oct. 28, the City Council appointed Melanie R. Zip as acting city manager of the City of Fairfax effective Nov. 1, 2025 and authorized the city attorney to finalize a memorandum of understanding incorporating the terms discussed in the closed meeting; the mayor was authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the council.

The appointment followed a closed session discussion of terms and the motion passed by unanimous roll-call vote. Council members thanked outgoing acting city manager Brian Foster for nine months of service and recognized the continuity staff provided during the transition.

Ending

Appointment and authorization to finalize the memorandum of understanding were recorded in the official minutes; staff will publish the MOU according to disclosure rules once finalized.