Since 2000, Fairfax real estate taxes surged 281% while household income grew just 78%. The average annual bill went from $2,123 to $10,031. Businesses now face 18 separate taxes. Residents are leaving.
Not roads or building renovations. 96 cents of every new tax dollar funds raises and rate hikes for pensions and medical insurance for 40,000 county employees.
Average FCPS SAT scores dropped 35 points since 2019. 82-point crash at Thomas Jefferson. Only 5 of 25 high schools qualify for competitive colleges. The Pennino Building is closed.
When assessments rise 4%, supervisors must lower the rate to $1.08. Freeze county salaries until averages are published. Freeze school salaries until SAT scores recover to pre-2019 levels.
We are the only organization in Fairfax County that publicizes and challenges soaring taxes. All-volunteer. All-in for taxpayers since 1956.
