F.C. Candidates’ Forums Set for Oct. 8

2026-10-17 8:08 PM

A public forum featuring candidates for the City of Falls Church’s City Council and School Board competing in the upcoming Nov. 3 election is scheduled for next Thursday, Oct. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the American Legion Post at 400 N. Oak Street.

The Oct. 8 sponsors include the Falls Church Republican and Democratic Committees, the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce, Citizens for a Better City and the American Legion Post will feature both the School Board and then the City Council candidates.

The event is free and open to the public.

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