Fairfax, VAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Fairfax City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Jessica L. Lough

Candidate for City Council

13 candidates · 6 seats4 sourced positions

Jessica L. Lough is running for Fairfax City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 11 candidates are running for 6 seats.

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Strategy and global operations leader with more than 20 years in technology, operations and sustainability.

How the press groups them
Part of the "Common Ground" group of candidates coordinating their campaigns, with Thomas D. "Tom" Peterson, Stacy R. Hall, Rachel M. McQuillen, Susan Hartley Kuiler, Jessica L. Lough and Steve S. Chang, as reported by Patch. Patch · Aug 20, 2026
Campaign website
jessicaforfairfax.com

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Patch reports that Thomas D. "Tom" Peterson, Stacy R. Hall, Rachel M. McQuillen, Susan Hartley Kuiler, Jessica L. Lough and Steve S. Chang are coordinating their campaigns as a "Common Ground" group. Patch · Aug 20, 2026

Where Jessica L. Lough stands: positions on the record

Taxes and spending1 sourced position

  • Says she would build a 10-year plan with accountability metrics.

    “building a 10-year plan with metrics to drive accountability”

    Own statementPatch · Sep 15, 2026

Development1 sourced position

  • Says she supports redevelopment that complements existing neighborhoods and reduces the tax burden on residents.

    “I support redevelopment that complements our existing neighborhoods, encourages locally-owned businesses, optimizes underutilized spaces, protects green space, reduces the tax burden on residents, and creates a destination where people want to spend time.”

    Own statementPatch · Sep 15, 2026

Ethics1 sourced position
Leaf blowers1 sourced position

  • Proposes phasing out gas-powered leaf blowers through restricted hours, rebates and updated bidding standards.

    “phasing out gas powered leaf blowers and reducing their harmful impacts to people, pets, and the environment”

    Own statementJessica Lough campaign website

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