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City manager: reassessments on the way, tax base up 6.9% and compost carts delivered

Falls Church City Council · March 10, 2026
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Summary

City Manager Shields told council that reassessment notices will be mailed soon and reported a $6.8 billion assessed tax base (6.9% growth). He also announced delivery completion of new yellow compost carts, clarified the compost program does not drive the solid‑waste fee, and outlined upcoming budget town halls.

City Manager Shields used the March 9 meeting to highlight two items: reassessment notices and the compost‑cart rollout.

Shields told the council property owners should expect reassessment notices and that the city’s assessed tax base has grown to just over $6,800,000,000 — a 6.9% increase over the prior year. He said market growth accounted for about 5.3% and new construction roughly…

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