Thursday, Aug. 8 — In a statement from the City of Falls Church Public Information Office this afternoon, it is reported that F.C. Council member Caroline Lian has resigned her Council seat effective immediately.

The City of Falls Church issued the following statement:

“Ms. Lian’s council resignation follows an article in the Washington Post published August 7, describing a finding by the District of Columbia’s Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Office that Ms. Lian had not properly reported outside employment, resulting in her resignation from the District. The Post article prompted the City to review Ms. Lian’s most recent annual Financial Disclosure, known as “Virginia State and Local Statement of Economic Interests.”  Upon review, the City discovered that the former council member listed only Freddie Mac as her employer and did not disclose her employment relationship with the District of Columbia.  Following procedures set forth by state code, the City has relayed this information to the Commonwealth’s Attorney for investigation,” said Mary Catherine Chase, spokesperson for the City of Falls Church. 

Update August 9: Arlington Commonwealth Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti confirmed to the News-Press this morning that Lian’s case had been referred to her office yesterday, but no further information was yet available.