The Washington Post, December 15th, 2002
Fairfax Supervisor Elaine N. McConnell (R-Springfield) has suggested that the county consider incorporating as a city. Such a move would allow its local government to raise some taxes, such as those on cigarettes, meals, hotel rooms and tickets to movies and other cultural events, and keep more money in its own treasury. The county's legal staff is looking into details. McConnell spoke with staff writer Lisa Rein about her idea. QWhat's the biggest reason you think Fairfax would be better off as a city? ATo control more of our local money rather than have Richmond dole it out. We could choose ...
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