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CityCouncil
 City Council
The City of Falls Church operates under the Council-Manager form of government as provided by the City Charter and adopted by the Virginia General Assembly in 1950. Political authority is vested in the seven-member City Council, which enacts ordinances and resolutions, approves City budgets, sets tax rates, and establishes policy. In formulating decisions and policy, the Council Members act as a group.
The seven Council Members are elected at-large for four-year terms and are not affiliated with any national political party. Elections of City Council Members are held in May of even-numbered years for three or four members. With the seating of a new Council, the Council members elect the Mayor and Vice Mayor for a two-year term.
Council Members are career professionals holding down full-time jobs during the day. In addition to attending a minimum of 22 Council meetings and 22 work sessions each year, they also attend meetings of local boards and commissions and regional organizations (several Council Members serve on committees of regional organizations as well). Members also participate in the Virginia Municipal League and some serve on statewide committees.
In addition to their legislative duties, City Council Members actively participate in community events, speak before civic groups, and attend many other Citywide and regional events upon invitation.
City Council Members are paid $200 per month and the Mayor is paid $300 per month. For more information about the City Council, please contact the City Clerk at cityclerk@fallschurchva.gov or 703-248-5014 (TTY 711).
Council Member Bios
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