via City of Falls Church Office of Communications
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 — At of its Monday, August 12, 2024, City Council meeting, the Council voted to petition the Arlington Circuit Court to allow a Special Election, concurrent with the General and Special Elections on November 5, 2024, to fill the vacancy after the resignation of former Council Member Caroline Lian.
The City Attorney will file a Petition for Writ of Special Election as soon as possible and request a candidate filing deadline of August 30, 2024. The petition will ask for expedited review by the Circuit Court and request a decision no later than 5 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2024.
Candidates interested in running can contact the Falls Church Registrar of Voters to learn about the process to qualify for the ballot.
David Bjerke, Director of Elections and General Registrar
City Hall
300 Park Avenue
Falls Church, Virginia 22046
Phone: 703-248-5085 (TTY 711)
Email: vote@fallschurchva.gov
Website: fallschurchva.gov/Vote
It is possible that the petition for a Special Election on November 5, 2024, may be denied by the Circuit Court because the 2024 General Election is fewer than 90 days from the date the vacancy occurred. Under the City Charter and State Code, the City Council may appoint an individual to the vacant seat. If the petition for a Special Election on November 5, 2024, is not granted by the Arlington Circuit Court by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 16, the City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m., Monday, August 19, 2024, to discuss the City Council appointment process and schedule. Details on the appointment process would be provided to the public at that time.
Watch the City Council meeting here.
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