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, schools, or public safety. 96 cents of every new tax dollar funds salary escalation, pension costs, and gold-plated benefits for 40,000 county employees who can retire at 55 with 75% of final salary.
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.
