Fairfax, VAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Fairfax City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Steve S. Chang

Candidate for City Council

13 candidates · 6 seats3 sourced positions

Steve S. Chang is running for Fairfax City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 11 candidates are running for 6 seats.

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Last day to apply for a by-mail ballot · Fri, Oct 23, 2026

Retired pastor who owned a jewelry store for 12 years and spent about 30 years in church ministry.

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
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chang4fairfax.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 Steve S. Chang stands: positions on the record

Taxes and spending1 sourced position

  • Says he will advocate for greater fiscal discipline and transparency in the budget process.

    “I will advocate for greater fiscal discipline and transparency in the city’s budgeting process.”

    Own statementPatch · Sep 16, 2026

Development1 sourced position

  • Lists the kinds of projects he would oppose, including those inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan.

    “I would oppose projects that are inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan, overwhelm existing roads or infrastructure, create unacceptable traffic or service demands, or are out of scale with surrounding neighborhoods.”

    Own statementPatch · Sep 16, 2026

Housing1 sourced position

  • Says adding housing or increasing the tax base should not by itself justify a project.

    “adding housing or increasing the tax base should not by itself justify a project”

    Own statementPatch · Sep 16, 2026

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