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Fairfax adopts 2026 legislative program, urges new dedicated funding for WMATA and compensation for federal emergency‑management cuts
Summary
The City Council adopted its 2026 legislative program, adding support for state compensation of federal cuts to emergency‑management funding and for long‑term dedicated funding for WMATA (as framed by DMV Moves). Council removed a proposed right‑to‑work affirmation after debate and adopted the program unanimously.
The City of Fairfax City Council on Dec. 9 adopted its 2026 legislative program after staff presented a one‑pager that incorporated council requests and four late submissions.
Staff recommended incorporating language that asks the General Assembly to compensate for federal cuts to regional emergency‑management funding (for programs such as the…
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