Betsy Briggs
19 recorded votes in 10 commission meetings since Jul 2024. On the 3 where anyone voted no, Betsy was never in the minority.
The 1 no vote
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The matters Betsy has voted on most
Every motion links to the topic it was about. Several motions on one night count separately.
On the record
What the minutes and transcripts record Betsy saying, by topic. 4 topics.
Voted yes on Resolution PC-24-02 approving the Fairfax Circle Small Area Plan on July 8, 2024.
At the June 23, 2025 Planning Commission meeting, Commissioner Briggs voted no on the motion to recommend approval and yes on the motion to recommend denial, finding the proposal not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan and other adopted City goals and policies.
- Z-23-00073approved
At the June 23, 2025 Planning Commission meeting, Commissioner Briggs voted against recommending approval and in favor of recommending denial, finding the proposal not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan and other adopted City goals and policies as currently presented.
At the November 10, 2025 Planning Commission work session, Commissioner Briggs expressed that she looks forward to the release of the draft CIP document.
Positions as recorded in meeting minutes; votes without recorded comment aren't summarized.
Voting record
- ✓ yes5aAppointment of a Planning Commission representative to the Façade and Interiors Improvement Grant CommitteePassed, unanimousWatch
- ✓ yes4Consideration of the November 10, 2025 Meeting MinutesPassed, unanimousWatch
- · absent6aProposed amendments to the Code of the City of Fairfax, Chapter 110 (Zoning) – Accessory Dwelling Unit Occupancy, Reducing Special Use Permits, and Miscellaneous AmendmentsPassed, unanimousWatch
- ✓ yes6aRezoning Application Z-23-00073 – The Hill, A Davies Family, LLC – 4131 Chain Bridge RoadPassed 4–2Watch
- ✕ no6aRezoning Application Z-23-00073 – The Hill, A Davies Family, LLC – 4131 Chain Bridge RoadFailed 2–4Watch
- ✓ yes5aMotion to amend Chapter 110 of the Code of the City of Fairfax, Virginia as part of the regular review of the Zoning OrdinancePassed, unanimousWatch
- – abstain4Consideration of the October 14, 2024 Meeting MinutesPassed, unanimousWatch
- ✓ yes6aPublic hearing on final recommendation to City Council for amendments to the City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan based on the five-year review (Code of Virginia Section 15.2-2230).Passed, unanimousWatch
- ✓ yes6bProposed amendments to the Code of the City of Fairfax, Chapter 110 (Zoning) – Zoning Districts and Regulations, Site Development Standards, and Definitions (Urban Agriculture)Passed 6–1Watch
- ✓ yes6aRequest from ABTB Mid-Atlantic, LLC for GDP Amendment, Special Use Permit (drive-through restaurant), and Special Exception (parking landscaping) – Boulevard Marketplace Shopping Center, 10120 & 10140-10160 Fairfax BoulevardPassed, unanimousWatch
- ✓ yes6bProposed amendments to the Code of the City of Fairfax, Chapter 110 (Zoning) for portions of the articles and sections contained therein, including Introductory Provisions, Site Development Standards, Decision-Making Bodies and Officials, Development Review and DefinitionsPassed, unanimousWatch
- ✓ yes6aPublic hearing and recommendation to City Council on the proposed Fairfax Circle Small Area PlanPassed, unanimousWatch
- ✓ yes4bConsideration of the June 24, 2024 meeting minutesPassed, unanimousWatch
- ✓ yes4aConsideration of the June 10, 2024 meeting minutesPassed, unanimousWatch