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Council confirms closed-session certification, appoints new city manager and approves a string of unanimous votes
Summary
At its Nov. 18 meeting, Fairfax City Council unanimously certified a prior closed meeting, appointed Daniel C. Alexander as city manager effective Jan. 5, 2026, and approved several routine and substantive items including a special-use permit for live entertainment, a deed of easement with Fairfax Water, financial policy updates, board appointments, and a contract modification. Vote tallies were unanimous where recorded.
A motion certifying the council’s earlier closed session passed unanimously at the start of the Nov. 18 meeting after Mayor Catherine Reed read the required statement under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
Council then moved to fill a key vacancy: Councilmember Hardy Chandler moved to appoint Daniel C. Alexander as city manager effective Jan. 5, 2026, authorize the city attorney to finalize an employment agreement incorporating the closed-session terms, and authorize the mayor to execute the agreement on the city’s behalf. The motion was seconded and approved by roll-call vote with all members recorded as voting “aye.” Daniel C. Alexander addressed the chamber, saying he looks forward to being “engaged and accessible,…
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