Former · Councilmember · City Council · on the record since Jul 2024 · 8 meetings

So Lim

65 recorded votes in 8 council meetings since Jul 2024. On the 16 where anyone voted no, So was in the minority 10 times: 10 no votes on motions that passed. Votes most often with Billy Bates, on 38% of contested votes.

Where the no votes fall

votes castno votes

So's 65 votes by the kind of item, read from the agenda titles.

Public hearings22 votes · 9 no

Closed meetings9 votes

Minutes9 votes

Other business6 votes

Contracts and agreements5 votes · 1 no

Consent agenda4 votes

Resolutions4 votes

Budget, taxes and appropriations3 votes

Appointments2 votes

Ordinances1 vote

The 10 no votes

Grouped by what was before the council. The tally is the whole body's; “with” names who voted no alongside So.

EDA Real Estate Resources Fund

Dec 10, 2024Memorandum of Agreement with the Economic Development Authority (EDA) for City Contribution of $5,000,000… · item 10aPassed 5–1the only no vote

FY 2025 General Fund reappropriation ($5 000 000)

Dec 10, 2024Public hearing on Resolution R-24-42 for reappropriation of $5,000,000 in general funds within the approved… · item 8fPassed 5–1the only no vote

4010 University Drive

Dec 10, 2024Public hearing on Pathway Homes, Inc. request — Special Use Permit for upper story residential/mixed uses… · item 8cPassed 4–3with Doyle Feingold, Greenfield

Tommy's Carwash

Dec 10, 2024Public hearing on Olympus Pines, LLC request — redevelopment of 9917 Fairfax Boulevard with a car wash… · 3 motions · item 8bPassed 4–2with Stehle

Boulevard Marketplace Shopping Center GDP Amendment

Dec 10, 2024Public hearing on ABTB Mid-Atlantic, LLC request — Boulevard Marketplace Shopping Center… · 4 motions · item 8aPassed 4–2with Stehle

The matters So has voted on most

Every motion links to the topic it was about. Several motions on one night count separately.

10120 Fairfax Boulevard4 votes · 4 no

10140-10160 Fairfax Boulevard4 votes · 4 no

10306 Eaton Place4 votes · 4 yes

Boulevard Marketplace Shopping Center GDP Amendmentapproved4 votes · 4 no

N29 Apartments (WillowWood Phase I)approved4 votes · 4 yes

9917 Fairfax Boulevard3 votes · 3 no

Tommy's Carwashapproved3 votes · 3 no

Urban agriculture zoning amendments2 votes · 2 yes

On the record

What the minutes and transcripts record So saying, by topic. 9 topics.

10120 Fairfax Boulevard
Council Member Lim voted no on all four motions at the December 10, 2024 City Council meeting — the GDP amendment (Ordinance No. 2024-14), the Special Use Permit, the Special Exception (Resolution R-24-39), and the Certificate of Appropriateness.
10140-10160 Fairfax Boulevard
Council Member Lim voted no on all four motions at the December 10, 2024 City Council meeting — the GDP amendment (Ordinance No. 2024-14), the Special Use Permit, the Special Exception (Resolution R-24-39), and the Certificate of Appropriateness. No verbal comments from Lim are recorded in the available material.
Boulevard Marketplace Shopping Center GDP Amendment
approved
Voted no on all four approvals at the December 10, 2024 City Council meeting (GDP amendment, Special Use Permit, Special Exception, and Certificate of Appropriateness).
Draper Drive Park
Voted yes on September 24, 2024 to approve Jessica Pidcock to paint the mural at Draper Drive Park restrooms.
Fire Station
in progress
Voted yes on November 12, 2024 to adopt Resolution R-24-32 authorizing EDA revenue bonds up to $54,500,000, which includes the fire station as an anticipated capital expenditure. No recorded verbal comments on the fire station specifically.
9917 Fairfax Boulevard
Voted no on all three motions (Special Use Permit, Resolution R-24-40 for special exceptions, and Certificate of Appropriateness) at the December 10, 2024 City Council meeting. No recorded verbal comments are available in the material.
4010 University Drive
in progress
Voted no on the December 10, 2024 Special Use Permit; no recorded verbal commentary in the provided material.
Tommy's Carwash
approved
Voted no on all three motions at the December 10, 2024 City Council meeting — against the SUP, the special exceptions (Resolution R-24-40), and the Certificate of Appropriateness. No recorded verbal comments are available in the material.
Economic Development Authority (EDA)
Voted against the December 10, 2024 MOA authorizing the $5,000,000 city contribution to the EDA's Real Estate Resources Fund; no verbal comments are recorded in the material.

Positions as recorded in meeting minutes; votes without recorded comment aren't summarized.

Voting record

Dec 10, 2024City CouncilCity Council Meeting

✓ yes13Closed meeting to discuss personnel matters — actions out of closed sessionPassed 4–2Watch
✕ no10aConsideration of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Economic Development Authority (EDA) for City Contribution of $5,000,000 to the EDA's Real Estate Resources FundPassed 5–1in the minorityWatch
✕ no8fPublic hearing on Resolution R-24-42 for reappropriation of $5,000,000 in general funds within the approved FY 2025 budgetPassed 5–1in the minority
✓ yes8ePublic hearing on supplemental appropriation resolution of $650,000 for FY 2025 Fall non-discretionary and Council authorized expendituresPassed, unanimous
✓ yes8dPublic hearing on Ordinance No. 2024-15 amending Chapter 90 (Taxation) pertaining to tax relief program exemptions for the elderly and disabledPassed, unanimous
✕ no8cPublic hearing on Pathway Homes, Inc. request — Special Use Permit for upper story residential/mixed uses at 4010 University DrivePassed 4–3in the minority
✕ no8bPublic hearing on Olympus Pines, LLC request — redevelopment of 9917 Fairfax Boulevard with a car wash facility: Special Use Permit, Special Exceptions, and Certificate of AppropriatenessPassed 4–2in the minority
✕ no8bPublic hearing on Olympus Pines, LLC request — redevelopment of 9917 Fairfax Boulevard with a car wash facility: Special Use Permit, Special Exceptions, and Certificate of AppropriatenessPassed 4–2in the minority
✕ no8bPublic hearing on Olympus Pines, LLC request — redevelopment of 9917 Fairfax Boulevard with a car wash facility: Special Use Permit, Special Exceptions, and Certificate of AppropriatenessPassed 4–2in the minority
✕ no8aPublic hearing on ABTB Mid-Atlantic, LLC request — Boulevard Marketplace Shopping Center (Taco Bell drive-through): GDP amendment, Special Use Permit, Special Exception, and Certificate of AppropriatenessPassed 4–2in the minority
✕ no8aPublic hearing on ABTB Mid-Atlantic, LLC request — Boulevard Marketplace Shopping Center (Taco Bell drive-through): GDP amendment, Special Use Permit, Special Exception, and Certificate of AppropriatenessPassed 4–2in the minority
✕ no8aPublic hearing on ABTB Mid-Atlantic, LLC request — Boulevard Marketplace Shopping Center (Taco Bell drive-through): GDP amendment, Special Use Permit, Special Exception, and Certificate of AppropriatenessPassed 4–2in the minority
✕ no8aPublic hearing on ABTB Mid-Atlantic, LLC request — Boulevard Marketplace Shopping Center (Taco Bell drive-through): GDP amendment, Special Use Permit, Special Exception, and Certificate of AppropriatenessPassed 4–2in the minority
✓ yes7aConsideration of the November 12, 2024 Regular Meeting minutesPassed, unanimousWatch
✓ yes6Consideration of the FY24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)Passed, unanimousWatch

Nov 12, 2024City CouncilCity Council Meeting

✓ yes14Closed Meeting – Personnel Matters, Property Acquisition, and Legal ConsultationPassed, unanimousWatch
✓ yes14Closed Meeting – Personnel Matters, Property Acquisition, and Legal ConsultationPassed, unanimousWatch
✓ yes11bConsideration of Board and Commission AppointmentPassed, unanimous
✓ yes11aResolution Requesting Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the City of Fairfax Economic Development Authority – Up to $54,500,000Passed, unanimousWatch
✓ yes8gIntroduction of a Supplemental Appropriation Resolution – FY 2025 Fall ($650,000)Passed, unanimousWatch
✓ yes8fIntroduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 90 (Taxation) – Tax Relief for Elderly and DisabledPassed, unanimous
✓ yes8eUpdates to the FY 2026 Financial Policies and Council Budget GuidelinesPassed, unanimousWatch
✓ yes8dAward of Construction Contract – Andes Drive Pump Station Force Main LiningPassed, unanimous
✓ yes8cAward of Construction Contract – Stafford Drive Stream RestorationPassed, unanimous
✓ yes8bAward of Construction Contract – City Hall Landscape Improvements ProjectPassed, unanimous
– abstain8aConsideration of the October 22, 2024 Regular Meeting MinutesPassed, unanimous

Oct 22, 2024City CouncilCity Council Meeting· recorded absent for all 4 votes

· absent16Closed Meeting to Discuss Personnel MattersPassed, unanimousWatch
· absent16Closed Meeting to Discuss Personnel MattersPassed, unanimousWatch
· absent7aConsideration of the October 8, 2024 Special Meeting MinutesPassed, unanimous
· absent5Adoption of the AgendaPassed, unanimousWatch

Oct 8, 2024City CouncilCity Council Meeting

✓ yes16Closed meeting to discuss personnel mattersPassed, unanimousWatch
✓ yes16Closed meeting to discuss personnel mattersPassed, unanimousWatch
✓ yes10aConsideration of an award of construction contract to Bright Masonry, Inc. in the amount of $7,725,650 for the redevelopment of Thaiss ParkPassed, unanimousWatch
✓ yes8aPublic hearing and Council action to consider approval and adoption of amendments resulting from the five-year review of the City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive PlanPassed, unanimous
✓ yes7dConsideration of boards and commissions appointmentsPassed, unanimousWatch
– abstain7cConsideration of the October 1, 2024 Special Meeting minutesPassed, unanimousWatch
✓ yes7bConsideration of the September 24, 2024 Regular Meeting minutesPassed, unanimousWatch
✓ yes7aConsideration of the September 24, 2024 Special Meeting minutesPassed, unanimousWatch

Sep 24, 2024City CouncilCity Council Regular Meeting

✓ yes9bPublic hearing and Council action on a resolution for reappropriation of FY 2024 general/operating, capital, and enterprise fundsPassed, unanimousWatch
✓ yes9aPublic hearing and Council action on proposed amendments to the Code of the City of Fairfax, Chapter 110 (Zoning) relating to urban agriculturePassed, unanimousWatch
✓ yes9aPublic hearing and Council action on proposed amendments to the Code of the City of Fairfax, Chapter 110 (Zoning) relating to urban agriculturePassed, unanimousWatch
✓ yes8dConsideration of a public art mural for Draper Drive Park restroomsPassed, unanimousWatch
✓ yes8bConsideration of the September 10, 2024 Regular Meeting minutesPassed, unanimousWatch
– abstain8aConsideration of the September 3, 2024 Special Meeting minutesPassed, unanimousWatch
✓ yes5Consideration for remote participation by Councilmember Doyle FeingoldPassed, unanimousWatch

Sep 10, 2024City CouncilCity Council Regular Meeting

✓ yes9aPublic Hearing and Council Action – Ordinance 2024-12 Amending Section 2-96 (Acting City Manager)Passed, unanimousWatch
✓ yes8aConsideration of the July 23, 2024 Regular Meeting MinutesPassed, unanimous
✓ yes2Motion for Consideration out of Closed Meeting – Appointment of Jason Kozak as Human Resources DirectorPassed, unanimousWatch

Jul 23, 2024City CouncilCity Council Regular Meeting

✓ yes11aConsideration of a resolution approving an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for real property at 4085-4087 University Drive owned by GMUF Commerce Buildings, LLCPassed, unanimous
✓ yes9aPublic hearing and Council action on adoption of the Fairfax Circle Small Area PlanPassed 4–2
✓ yes8fIntroduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 2 (Administration), Article III, Division 3, Section 2-96 pertaining to the position of Acting City ManagerPassed, unanimous
✓ yes8eConsideration of a resolution approving the City's participation in the proposed settlement of opioid-related claims against Kroger and its related entitiesPassed, unanimous
✓ yes8dConsideration of a resolution establishing the Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory BoardPassed, unanimous
✓ yes8cConsideration of the July 9, 2024 Regular Meeting minutesPassed, unanimous
✓ yes8bConsideration of the July 9, 2024 Special Meeting minutesPassed, unanimous
✓ yes8aConsideration of the July 2, 2024 Special Meeting minutesPassed, unanimousWatch
✓ yes4Consideration for remote participation by Councilmember RossPassed, unanimousWatch

Jul 9, 2024City CouncilCity Council Regular Meeting

✓ yes16Actions out of closed meeting – Amendment to City Manager Employment AgreementPassed, unanimousWatch
✓ yes8cPublic hearing and Council action on Amendments to Zoning Ordinance Provisions for Erosion and Sediment Control, Storm Drainage Facilities, and Chesapeake Bay PreservationPassed, unanimousWatch
✓ yes8aPublic hearing and Council action on N29 Apartments (WillowWood Phase I) – Rezoning, Special Use Permit, Special Exceptions, and Certificate of Appropriateness at 10306 Eaton PlacePassed 4–1Watch
✓ yes8aPublic hearing and Council action on N29 Apartments (WillowWood Phase I) – Rezoning, Special Use Permit, Special Exceptions, and Certificate of Appropriateness at 10306 Eaton PlacePassed 4–1Watch
✓ yes8aPublic hearing and Council action on N29 Apartments (WillowWood Phase I) – Rezoning, Special Use Permit, Special Exceptions, and Certificate of Appropriateness at 10306 Eaton PlacePassed 4–1Watch
✓ yes8aPublic hearing and Council action on N29 Apartments (WillowWood Phase I) – Rezoning, Special Use Permit, Special Exceptions, and Certificate of Appropriateness at 10306 Eaton PlacePassed 4–1Watch
✓ yes7Consent AgendaPassed, unanimousWatch
✓ yes4aConsideration for remote participation by Councilmember StehlePassed, unanimousWatch