The Falls Church City Council is the elected legislative body for the City of Falls Church, Virginia. The Council adopts ordinances and the annual budget, establishes local policy priorities, oversees municipal services and land use decisions, and represents the interests of city residents to regional and state partners.
Local fiscal policy and budgeting; land use, zoning, and development review; affordable housing and tenant policy; public safety and emergency services; transportation, parking, and pedestrian/bike infrastructure; public works and utilities; parks, recreation, and cultural services; environmental sustainability and climate resilience; coordination with schools and social services.
Operations are funded through the City of Falls Church municipal budget, primarily supported by local property taxes and other local taxes, fees and user charges, business revenues, and state and federal intergovernmental transfers and grants.
City Manager and municipal departments (Police, Public Works, Planning), Falls Church City Public Schools, local boards and commissions, regional partners such as the Northern Virginia Regional Commission and statewide associations like the Virginia Municipal League.
Local government (elected city council / municipal legislative body)
