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Fairfax Board of Supervisors Chair

Runs the board that passes laws and regulations for your county

Full office description

  • The chairman of the board of supervisors works together with members of the board to set and implement county policy.
  • The board of supervisors is tasked with approving the county budget, setting local tax rates, approving plans for land use in the county, and appointing county officials.
  • The chairman of the board calls meetings, sets the agenda, chooses officials to appoint to county commissions and boards, and voters along with other board members.
  • The chairman of the board of supervisors represents the entire county.
  • Most board of supervisors chairs in Virginia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are partisan.

How this impacts you

  • Housing & Urban DevelopmentThe Chair of the Board of Supervisors helps decide if, where, and how affordable housing is built in your county.

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Arthur G. Purves

(R)

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Jeffrey C. McKay

(D)

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