Hope Rather Than Doom And Gloom Is Geaghan's Mission For Fairfax City

FAIRFAX CITY, VA —Early voting is underway at the Fairfax City Hall polling place for the Nov. 5 general election. In addition to national candidates, city voters will find candidates running in the city council, school board and mayoral races.

Taylor A. Geaghan is one of the six candidates on the ballot in the Fairfax City Council race that have not previously run for elected office. Three incumbent candidates are running for reelection and two current members of the City of Fairfax School Board are seeking seats on the council.

All of the candidates in the city council race participated in the Sept. 25 candidate meet-and-greet at the Sherwood Community Center. Before voters got a chance to speak one-on-one with them, each of the candidates delivered a statement summarizing their reasons for running. The following are the remarks Geaghan made at that event.

Taylor A. Geaghan

“One of my favorite things to do when meeting new people is to ask them what they love about Fairfax City. Answers range from the history of the area to the culture and arts to the overall quality of life.

“Everyone's answers are different and valid, but one thing we can agree on is that we love Fairfax City, and that's what's so special about the residents here. Even though we have different opinions and ideas of what makes Fairfax City so great, we can all come together and agree that Fairfax City is great, and we want to continue to see the thrive in the future.

“Some people want to capitalize on fear and make it seem like Fairfax is on the cusp of going over a cliff, but I don't agree with that at all.

“Fairfax isn't perfect. No city is, big or small, but this is my home. This is the place I want to raise my family. This is a place where I envision a better future for all, and that's why I stand before you today and ask for your vote for city council.

“My mission for Fairfax City isn't doom and gloom, but one of hope, including expanding attainable housing initiatives, focusing on affordable and accessible childcare options, and fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity.

“We all love Fairfax City, and together, I know we can continue to keep moving, Fairfax forward. Thank you."

This is the final story featuring remarks made by one of the candidates who spoke at the Sept. 25 meet and greet at the Sherwood Community Center, which was co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area and Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce.

Listen to the full audio from the Sept. 25 candidate meet-and-greet event

Patch has published remarks made by the two candidates running for mayor, Catherine Read and Susan Hartley Kuiler, as all 11 candidates, including in the city council race, Stacy A. Hall, Kate Doyle Feingold, Rachel McQuillen, Amini Elizabeth Bonane, Billy Bates, Jeff Greenfield, Stacey Hardy-Chandler, Tom Peterson, Anthony Amos and Jack Ryan.

Fairfax City Mayor

• Kuiler Promises To Maintain Trust, Support Of All City Residents
• 'What We're Talking About Is Not Partisanship,' Catherine Read Says

Fairfax City Council

• 'Great Things About Fairfax Deserve To Be Preserved,' Says Jack Ryan
• Fairfax Needs Affordable Housing Renovation Fund, Citizen Task Force
• Although Small, Fairfax City Faces Very Big Challenges: Tom Peterson
• Hardy-Chandler Calls On Voters To Move Fairfax City Forward Together
• Affordable Housing, Increasing Walkability Priorities for Bill Bates
• Make Fairfax Accessible, Safe, Sustainable For All Residents: Bonane
• McQuillen Aims To Bring 'Collaborative Leadership' To City Council
• Kate Doyle Feingold Pledges To Be Responsive To All Constituents
• 'This Is Your City And Your Opinion Matters,' Says Stacy Hall
• Schools, Seniors, Reasonable Tax Rate Priorities For Jeff Greenfield

Early voting will continue through Saturday, Nov. 2. Polls are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will also be two Saturdays (Oct. 19 and Oct. 26) when voters can cast in-person ballots.

Patch has gathered all the information Fairfax City voters need to know about the Nov. 5 election in one place.

Additional information about the Nov. 5 general election can be found online at League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area. The league co-sponsored the Sept. 25 candidate forum with the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce.