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CFGF Issues 2026 Legislative Scorecard and Priorities


Citizens For Great Falls published its 2026 legislative priorities in advance of the 2026 Virginia Legislative Session "Pre-filing period," which began on Monday, Nov.17. The scorecard outlines the organization's list of topic areas it urges the General Assembly to consider. It was also submitted to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, which took up its own legislative program at its regular meeting on Nov. 18.


The complete CFGF Legislative Scorecard and Priorities document may be viewed here: CFGF Legislative Scorecard and Priorities 2026


CFGF Submits Comments on Policy Plan Amendment

In follow-up action, CFGF President John Halacy submitted comments to the Board of Supervisors on the Policy Plan Amendment to the County-wide Comprehensive Plan in advance of its consideration during a public hearing on the Amendment on Nov. 18.


The Policy Plan outlines the goals, policies, and objectives set by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors regarding various aspects of community planning, including:

  • Land Use: Strategies for sustainably managing growth and development.
  • Transportation: Policies to enhance mobility and connectivity within the county.
  • Housing: Guidelines to ensure diverse and affordable housing options.
  • Environment: Initiatives aimed at protecting natural resources and promoting sustainability


Read the CFGF's comments here: CFGF Comments for BOS re Policy Plan Amendment to Comprehensive Plan


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John Halacy to Lead Citizens For Great Falls

Peter Falcone | Published on 6/27/2025

 


Halacy To Lead Citizens For Great Falls

Under the provisions of the Virginia Code, the volunteer officers of the newly formed Citizens for Great Falls selected John Halacy as President. Halacy assumed his duties immediately upon the vote of the officers.

Halacy began his civic involvement in Great Falls in 2021 when he became the Coordinator of the Springvale Road Bridge Working Group. That working group became the focal point for community efforts to preserve the Springvale Road single-lane bridge over Difficult Run. His efforts involved countless meetings with state and county officials and contributions to communications leading up to formal requests to the Secretary of Transportation and the Governor.  He has served as an HOA president and the president of Great Falls other civic association and led its Transportation Committee.

 

Well-versed in the challenges associated with elevating controversial local issues and engaging with elected officials, Halacy fully understands the need to encourage citizen and member participation along the way and to function openly and transparently.


On assuming the role of president, he looks forward to growing the membership of CFGF because he believes the community deserves to have a choice in setting its future path and that we, as officers, are all accountable to our membership having been entrusted to act with the highest degree of ethics and in observance of the laws governing our organization.