Stop Raising Taxes!
We have a bloated county government that thinks nothing of funding the majority of a $4 BILLION School Board budget. Honestly, that amount of money blows my mind. Poor FCPS Superintendent Michelle Reid and her happy band of Democrat School Board members recently determined they need another $180 MILLION in additional funding for 2026, just to make ends meet. (With declining enrollment, no less.) Does anyone doubt that the County Board will give FCPS what it’s asking for? Read more here: https://www.ffxnow.com/
Guess what else we have to look forward to in one month? On January 1, 2026, a 4% meals tax will go into effect that was approved by our Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. For the record, that 4% meals tax will be added to the current 6% state tax and will not only be on meals eaten in restaurants. It will apply to all prepared foods, like the rotisserie chickens or salads you buy at the grocery store. If you stop by a 7-11 for a quick hot dog or taco, get ready to pay an additional 4% meals tax. Let’s not forget about the 5 cent bag tax, also courtesy of the Fairfax County Supervisors.
So which taxes does the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors control? Real estate tax, car tax, meals tax, and the bag tax. Until the December 9 Special Election in Braddock, 8 out of 10 members of the Board of Supervisors are Democrats and 100% of the School Board are Democrats. When you pay the car tax in October; your real estate tax in July and December; and the 4% meals tax starting January 1st, remember who voted for every single tax increase in Fairfax County – ALL Democrats. If you want to change the Tax and Spend trajectory that chases long-time residents out of our county, look no further than our Board of Supervisors.
If you’re sick of high taxes, vote Republican. If you continue to vote for Democrats, stop complaining about the high taxes, because taxing, spending, and more taxing is what the Democrats on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors do best!
In a letter released yesterday, RPV Chairman Mark Peake announced that he would be stepping down from his position as RPV Chairman at the end of 2025. You can read his letter informing the State Central Committee of his plans here. He will remain chairman through the end of the year. Following his departure, per the Party Plan, RPV Vice Chair Kristi Way will serve as Acting Chair until the State Central Committee elects a new chairman sometime in early 2026. The new chairman will complete the term of Chairman Peake, who himself was completing the term of former chairman Rich Anderson, who resigned to take a position as an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force. The term will end at the 2028 Quadrennial Convention, at which Virginia Republicans will elect a new chairman for a four-year term.
In his letter, Peake noted that the next chairman will need to focus on fighting the redistricting referendum Democrats are planning for April 2026. On behalf of the 11th District, we thank Chairman Peake for his willingness to serve as chairman and take on the role late in the election cycle. The job of RPV chairman is challenging and requires a proven ability to represent the party to the media, donors, and activists married to a vision of what the party can and should be. We will continue to keep you posted on developments at RPV.
The special election for Braddock District Supervisor is just one week from today, on Tuesday, December 9. GOP candidate Ken Balbuena is running to replace Democrat Supervisor James Walkinshaw, and early voting is happening NOW through this Saturday, December 6 at the locations below:
Plus this Saturday, Dec, 6: 9:00am-5:00pm
Plus this Saturday, Dec. 6: 9:00am-5:00pm
ELECTION DAY is one week from today, Tuesday, December 9. If you vote on Election Day, vote at your precinct!
You can find all the election details here.
Even though only Braddock voters can cast their ballot in this Special Election, the outcome is important to all of Fairfax County.
Team Balbuena will be door knocking this Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7.
Meet this Saturday, December 6 at 10:00am or Sunday, December 7 at 1:00pm. Both walks will meet at the Fairfax GOP Office, 4246 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax 22030. Please RSVP to Team Balbuena at info@kenforbraddock.com.
No problem! We need volunteers to “chase” absentee ballots with phone banking AND for texting. Both can be done from home and your name and phone number remain private. It’s an easy way to help, but it’s an important way to Get Out the Vote for Ken!
For details on volunteering to make phone calls or text, please contact Valerie at vwohlleben@gmail.com.
From now through this Saturday, December 6, Early Voting is available at the Fairfax County Government Center and the Burke Centre Library. On December 9, Braddock District polling locations will be open from 6:00am-7:00pm, and voters must vote at their precinct.
We need volunteers to pass out sample ballots this week during Early Voting and on Election Day at Braddock’s 29 precincts.
Join Ken Balbuena at a fundraising reception tomorrow, Wednesday, December 3 at 6:00pm, in support of his campaign for Braddock District Supervisor. Help him add a second Republican to the Board of Supervisors!
(1) Tuesday, December 9: Colonial Mt. Vernon RWC Holiday Party and New Officer Installation. From 6:00-8:30pm at Cedar Knoll, 9030 Lucia Lane, Alexandria. Tickets are $75 per person. Purchase tickets online here.
(2) Saturday, December 13: Greater McLean RWC Holiday Brunch and New Officer Installation. From 12:00 noon-1:30pm at Katie’s Coffee, 760 Walker Road, Great Falls 22066.
(3) Saturday, December 13: Hunter Mill RWC and Republican Women of Clifton Wreaths Across America Event. At 12:00 noon at Arlington National Cemetery. The Hunter Mill RWC and Clifton RWC are both sponsoring Wreaths Across America to place wreaths at the graves of fallen servicemembers and veterans. Help them by sponsoring a wreath, or volunteering at Arlington National Cemetery to help lay wreaths. Details on sponsoring and laying a wreath here (Hunter Mill RWC) and here (Republican Women of Clifton).
(4) Saturday, December 14: Monticello Council of Republican Women December Club Luncheon. From 1:00-3:30pm at the Italian Cafe, 7161 Lee Highway, Falls Church 22046. Featuring special guest speaker Cathy Gillespie, CEO of Constituting America, on the topic of America’s 250th Birthday. The cost is $40 (includes salad, main course, dessert, tax, and tip). Payable at the door via CASH or CHECK (made out to MCRW) With your RSVP, please choose a meal option for EACH guest: Grilled Salmon, Chicken Formaggio, Veal Piccata, Rigatoni Mastshonia (vegetarian). And remember, men are welcome! RSVP online here. RSVP by Thursday, December 11 at 5:00 p.m. (cancellations must be registered by this date to avoid being charged for the meal).
(4) Sunday, December 14: Republican Women of Clifton Holiday Party. From 6:00-9:00pm. Address provided upon RSVP here.
