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Fairfax City manager presents FY27 ‘stability’ budget, proposes modest tax and fee adjustments
Summary
City Manager Dan Alexander presented a $207.5 million FY27 general‑fund proposal that protects core services, fully funds the school tuition contract and uses a mix of a 2.5¢ real‑estate rate increase, a 0.5‑point meals‑tax bump, utility rate changes and $5 million in reserves to close a structural gap.
City Manager Dan Alexander on Feb. 24 presented the city manager’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget for Fairfax City, describing the plan as a stability budget that preserves core services while meeting major commitments to schools, public safety and infrastructure.
“This proposal reflects months of analysis, collaboration with staff, engagement with community, and alignment with council’s strategic priorities,” Alexander said as he introduced the plan. He emphasized that the budget is a financial plan and policy tool rather than a spending mandate.
The FY27 general‑fund proposal totals $207,500,000 and is balanced as…
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