1. FAIRFAX COUNTY PROFILE
Presented by Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs
Updated: May 2012
2. STRUCTURE
Commonwealth of Virginia is a Dillion Rule
State.
Fairfax operates under the urban county
executive form of government.
Fairfax has limited powers.
3. STRUCTURE: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
• Powers of government
are vested in the Board;
• Nine members elected
by district, plus a
Chairman at large;
• New Board elected in
November 2011, took
office January 2012.
4. VISION ELEMENTS
To protect and enrich the quality of life for the
people, neighborhoods and diverse
communities of Fairfax County by:
• Maintaining Safe and Caring Communities;
• Building Livable Spaces;
• Connecting People and Places;
5. VISION ELEMENTS
• Maintaining Healthy Economies;
• Practicing Environmental
Stewardship;
• Creating a Culture of Engagement;
• Exercising Corporate Stewardship.
6. STRUCTURE: COUNTY EXECUTIVE
• Appointed by the Board;
• Administrative head of the
county government;
• Edward L. Long, Jr.
• Appointed as county
executive April 25, 2012
• Has more than 34 years of
service with the county
• Former deputy county
executive and director of the
Office of Management and
Budget
7. SNAPSHOT: FAIRFAX COUNTY
• FY 2013 budget: $6.5 billion
• 395 square miles;
• 252,828 acres;
• Population of 1,081,726;
• 2010 average household
size: 2.75.
Sources: US Census Bureau and 2010 Census Summaries; Fairfax County Department of
Neighborhood and Community Services, August 2011.
8. SNAPSHOT
• More than 580,000 jobs;
• 143,000 technology jobs
are located in the county
• Median household income:
$105,241;
• Percentage of people below
the poverty level: 5.8%;
• 38.1 % of people speak a
language other than English
at home.
9. SNAPSHOT
• Fairfax County…
• home to nine Fortune 500 company headquarters;
• largest commercial office market in metropolitan
Washington DC area (113 million square feet of office
space);
• 58% of persons age 25 and older have a college degree-
one of the highest percentages in the U.S.;
• is one of only 39 counties, nationwide, to receive a triple-
A bond rating from all three investor services: Standard &
Poor’s, Moody’s Investor Service and Fitch Investors
Service
• the only EDA, nationwide, to have six marketing offices
worldwide.
Source: Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
10. IT’S GOOD TO LIVE IN FAIRFAX…
• Fairfax County Public Schools;
• Libraries with more than 2.6 million items
available for check-out;
• Inova Fairfax;
• 24,000 total acres of county or regional
public park land;
• National Air and Space Museum;
• Wolf Trap;
• George Mason and Northern Virginia
Community College;
• Washington Dulles Airport.
11. 2010 AGE DISTRIBUTION
All Persons
2010 Median Age: 37.3 years
9.80%
12.20% 26.40% Under 20 years
20-34 years
35-54
55-64
31.40% 20.20% 65 and older
Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 Decennial Census
12. RACIAL/ETHNIC ORIGIN
American Hispanic, 10.5
1990
Indian/Alaska 0%
Native, 0.20% Other, 0.30%
Asian/Pacific
White
Islander, 8.50
%
Black
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black, 7.70%
American Indian/Alaska
White, 81.30% Native
Hispanic
Other
13. RACIAL/ETHNIC ORIGIN
Hispanic, 15.60 2010
% Other, 10.20%
American
Indian/Alaska
Native, 0.40% White
Black
Asian/Pacific Islander
White, 62.70% American Indian/Alaska
Native
Hispanic
Other
Asian/Pacific
Islander, 17.60
%
Black, 9.20% Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 1990, 2000 and 2010 Decennial
14. EMPLOYMENT CHARACTERISTICS
• 54.1% of residents commute to a
Fairfax County work location
• 66.8% of females age 16 and older and
80.9% of males age 16 and older
participate in the labor force
15. 2010 EMPLOYERS OF COUNTY RESIDENTS
• Private for profit (excluding self-employed in
incorporated business): 59.8%
• Federal Government: 14.4%
• Self-employed: 9.3%
• Private Nonprofit: 8.2%
• Local Government: 6.8%
• State Government: 1.3%
16. PARKS
• More than 24,000 acres
• Indoor RECenters
• Golf Courses
• Nature & Visitor Centers
• Athletic fields
• Off-leash dog parks
• Wolf Trap: national park for the performing
arts
17. POLICE DEPARTMENT
• More than 1300 sworn police officers
• Accredited by the Virginia Law Enforcement
Professional Standards Commission since
1996
• Offer online crime reporting for some
crimes
• Podcasts
• Police alerts via email, cell, text
• Crime Prevention and
awareness tips
18. SHERIFF’S OFFICE
• More than 500 sworn deputies
• Largest Sheriff’s office in VA
• Founded in 1742 as the original law
enforcement agency of the county
• Manages the Adult Detention Center
19. FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT
• Founded in 1949
• More than 1200
uniformed staff and
600 volunteers
• Base of VA Task Force
One-specialized
search and rescue
team dispatched to
disasters worldwide
20. MCCONNELL PUBLIC SAFETY AND
TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS CENTER
• Model of multi agency
coordination and
cooperation;
• Partnership between
Fairfax County and
Virginia;
• Enhances effectiveness
of public safety
response, traffic
congestion
management, and better
manages the response
and recovery from major
emergencies
21. PUBLIC SCHOOLS
• Enrollment (2010-2011): More than 177,000
• Largest school system in Virginia
• Approximately 1 of every 6 residents is a
public school student
• 11th largest in the U.S.
• 94.5% of graduates attend post-secondary
programs
22. HOUSING
• Average rent: $1,383
• Total: 396,386
• Single family detached: 191,874
• Single family attached: 98,874
• Multifamily: 105,540
Source: Department of Neighborhood and Community Services
23. TRANSPORTATION
• Trails • Fairfax Connector
• Metrobus • FASTRAN
• Metrorail • Seniors-on-the-Go
• VRE (taxicab program for
• Amtrak seniors)
• Washington Dulles
International Airport
• Virginia Van Pool
Assistance
24. OTHER COUNTY SERVICES
• Animals
• Taxes
• Social Services
• Recycling/Trash
• Courts
• Consumer Protection
• Older Adults
• Online Services
25. KEEPING IN CONTACT WITH YOU
• Phone/Email
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Fairfax County Website
• Emergency Blog
• Newswire
• (www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news)
• Youtube
• Flickr
• iPhone/iPad and Android App
• Podcasts
• Channel 16
• Slideshare
• Ask Fairfax!
• News Feeds
27. Presented by
Kristina Norvell-Dove
Public Information Officer
Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs
Kristina.norvell@fairfaxcounty.gov
703-324-3172, TTY: 711
Hinweis der Redaktion
Fairfax County operates under the urban county executive form of government, an optional form of Virginia county government…. Urban County Executive Form of Government:A county executive is appointed. Must make recommendations to the board for positions under the jurisdiction of the office of county executive. In this model of government, the positions of commissioner of the revenue and treasurer do not exist, but instead are covered by the director of finance who reports to the county executive.Similar to the county executive form, the urban county executive form is for counties with more than 90,000 residents. The form requires that no new municipalities are established, the chairman of the board of supervisors must be elected by the county at large and the county uses the director of finance role. Towns within an urban county executive governed county can choose county administration instead of maintaining their own local governments.and like other Virginia local governments, Fairfax County has limited powers…. More specifically, Virginia courts have concluded that local governments in Virginia have only:Those powers that are specifically conferred on them by the Virginia General AssemblyThose powers that are necessarily or fairly implied from a specific grant of authorityThose powers that are essential to the purposes of government -- not simply convenient but indispensable This doctrine of limited authority for local governments is commonly called the Dillon Rule.
The powers of government are vested in an elected Board of Supervisors consisting of nine members elected by district, plus a Chairman elected at large. The law requires that districts be of approximately equal population and that each Supervisor (other than the Chairman) be a resident and qualified voter of his or her district, and be elected only by voters living in that district. All voters in the county may vote for the Chairman. The Board elects the Vice Chairman annually from among its members at its first meeting in January. Board members are elected for four-year terms. There is no legal limit to the number of terms a member can serve. The next scheduled Board election will take place in November 2011, with Board members taking office in January 2012.
To protect and enrich the quality of life for the people, neighborhoods and diverse communities of Fairfax County by: Maintaining Safe and Caring Communities The needs of a diverse and growing community are met through innovative public and private services, community partnerships and volunteer opportunities. As a result, residents feel safe and secure, capable of accessing the range of services and opportunities they need, and are willing and able to give back to their community. Building Livable SpacesTogether, we encourage distinctive "built environments" that create a sense of place, reflect the character, history and natural environment of the community, and take a variety of forms -- from identifiable neighborhoods, to main streets, to town centers. As a result, people throughout the community feel they have unique and desirable places to live, work, shop, play and connect with others. Connecting People and PlacesTransportation, technology and information effectively and efficiently connect people and ideas. As a result, people feel a part of their community and have the ability to access places and resources in a timely, safe and convenient manner.
Maintaining Healthy EconomiesInvestments in the workforce, jobs, and community infrastructure and institutions support a diverse and thriving economy. As a result, individuals are able to meet their needs and have the opportunity to grow and develop their talent and income according to their potential. Practicing Environmental StewardshipLocal government, industry and residents seek ways to use all resources wisely and to protect and enhance the County's natural environment and open space. As a result, residents feel good about their quality of life and embrace environmental stewardship as a personal and shared responsibility. Creating a Culture of EngagementIndividuals enhance community life by participating in and supporting civic groups, discussion groups, public-private partnerships and other activities that seek to understand and address community needs and opportunities. As a result, residents feel that they can make a difference and work in partnership with others to understand and address pressing public issues. Exercising Corporate StewardshipFairfax County government is accessible, responsible and accountable. As a result, actions are responsive, providing superior customer service and reflecting sound management of County resources and assets.
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What does the accreditation do:Increases cooperation and coordination with other law enforcement agencies and other branches of the criminal justice system. The accreditation process requires an in-depth review of every aspect of the agency’s organization, management, operations, and administration to include: establishment of agency goals and objectives with provisions for periodic updating; re-evaluation of whether agency resources are being used in accord with agency goals, objectives, and mission; re-evaluation of agency policies and procedures, especially as documented in the agency’s written directive system; correction of internal deficiencies and inefficiencies before they become public problems; the opportunity to re-organize without the appearance of personal attacks. The accreditation standards provide norms against which agency performance can be measured and monitored over time. Accreditation provides the agency with a continuous flow of Commission distributed information about exemplary policies, procedures, and projects. Accreditation provides objective measures to justify decisions related to budget requests and personnel policies. Accreditation serves as a yardstick to measure the effectiveness of the agency’s programs and services. The services provided are defined, and uniformity of service is assured. Accreditation streamlines operations, providing more consistency and more effective deployment of agency manpower.
McConnell Public Safety and Transportation Operations CenterThe McConnell Public Safety and Transportation Operations Center (MPSTOC) is a model of multi-agency coordination and cooperation. The center is a partnership between Fairfax County and thecommonwealth of Virginia that brings multiple agencies and functions together under on roof to enhance the effectiveness of: Public safety response. Improve traffic congestion management. Better manage the response to and recovery from major emergencies. Agencies Housed in the McConnell PSTOC Fairfax CountyThe Department of Public Safety Communications (DPSC - the county's 9-1-1 Call Center), which receives and dispatches all 9-1-1 emergency and nonemergency police, fire and rescue calls in the county.The Office of Emergency Management (OEM), which oversees and activates the county's Emergency Operations Center during emergency incidents. OEM is equipped to receive and transmit Homeland Security and emergency information to state, regional and federal partners.The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department and Police Department have staff on the operations floor assisting with specific fire and police dispatching.The Police Department's Forensics facility is housed in a separate building connected to the McConnell PSTOC.Commonwealth of VirginiaThe Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) Northern Region Transportation Operations Center (TOC) and Signal System. The TOC monitors traffic and incidents by using cameras and other information-gathering mechanisms to better manage day-to-day traffic flow and large incidents.The Virginia Department of State Police (VSP) Division 7 communications center, which receives and dispatches all #77 (interstate-related) calls for the Northern Virginia region. Dispatchers from Division 7 will move from their current location on Braddock Road in Fairfax.
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