Fairfax City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Stacy R. Hall
Candidate for City Council (incumbent)
Stacy R. Hall, the incumbent, is running for Fairfax City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 11 candidates are running for 6 seats.
Last day to apply for a by-mail ballot · Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Controller at an animal health company and Fairfax City Council member since January 2025. Previously served one term on the Fairfax City School Board.
- Campaign website
- www.stacyforfairfax.com
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 Stacy R. Hall stands: positions on the record
Meals tax2 sourced positions
Voted no on setting the meals-tax rate at 4.5%, effective July 1, 2026 (passed 4-2, May 2026).
Council votePatch · Sep 24, 2026
Statement entered into the May 5, 2026 council minutes, as quoted by Patch.
Said in a statement entered into the May 5, 2026 minutes that she does not support the meals-tax increase but understands it is needed for a balanced budget.
“While I do not support this increase in our meals tax and wish we had found an alternative means, I do understand it is needed to support a balanced budget”
Own statementPatch · Sep 24, 2026
George Snyder Trail1 sourced position
Voted against appropriating an additional $4.6 million for George Snyder Trail (failed 3-3, January 2026), then voted to cancel the trail (passed 4-2).
Council votePatch · Sep 24, 2026
Willard-Sherwood center2 sourced positions
Voted against all six October 2025 land-use and design approvals for the Willard-Sherwood Health and Community Center sites.
Council votePatch · Sep 24, 2026
Voted in April 2026 to proceed with construction, excluding the optional performing-arts renovation and addition at Sherwood (passed unanimously).
Council votePatch · Sep 24, 2026
Accessory dwelling units1 sourced position
Voted to postpone the accessory dwelling unit ordinance until Sept. 8 (deferral failed 3-3), then voted against the ordinance (passed 4-2, July 2026).
Council votePatch · Sep 24, 2026
Highlands at Mantua1 sourced position
Voted to postpone the Highlands at Mantua decision to Oct. 13 (failed 3-3), then voted against the rezoning and the design certificate (each approved 4-2, September 2026).
Council votePatch · Sep 24, 2026
Taxes and spending1 sourced position
Names affordability as the most pressing issue and says the council should be clear about the cost of its decisions.
“Council cannot control every household expense, but it can be clear about the cost of its decisions.”
Own statementPatch · Sep 15, 2026
Development1 sourced position
Says she would support projects whose scale fits their location and whose benefits are backed by credible infrastructure plans.
“I would support projects whose scale fits their location and whose benefits are backed by credible plans for traffic, schools, utilities and other infrastructure.”
Own statementPatch · Sep 15, 2026
What Stacy R. Hall said vs. how Stacy R. Hall voted
Meals tax
In their words
Said in a statement entered into the May 5, 2026 minutes that she does not support the meals-tax increase but understands it is needed for a balanced budget.
Sep 24, 2026 ·Statement entered into the May 5, 2026 council minutes, as quoted by Patch. ·Patch · Sep 24, 2026
On the record
Voted no on setting the meals-tax rate at 4.5%, effective July 1, 2026 (passed 4-2, May 2026).
Sep 24, 2026 ·Patch · Sep 24, 2026
Also running for City Council
- Anthony T. Amos (incumbent)
- Sandi W. Slappey Brown
- Steve S. Chang
- Russell A. Jones
- Stephen S. Kim
- Susan Hartley Kuiler
- Jessica L. Lough
- Rachel M. McQuillen (incumbent)
- Kelly M. O'Brien
- María José Padmore
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