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Fairfax staff update 2026 draft legislative programs to add AI/data‑center, housing and election security priorities
Summary
The county’s legislative director described edits to the draft 2026 federal and state legislative programs highlighting local authority over land use for data centers and AI, tenant protections (including older adults), WMATA and election security funding preservation.
Fairfax County staff presented edits to the 2026 draft state and federal legislative programs at the Legislative Committee meeting on Dec. 2, adding or rewording language to reflect recent federal developments and local priorities.
Jennifer Vaney, the county’s legislative director, said staff streamlined the packet and emphasized items that reflect recent federal changes discussed earlier in the meeting. New or highlighted federal priorities include protecting tax‑exempt municipal bonds, calling out the county’s exposure from federal facility and employee losses, and…
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