Former · Councilmember · City Council · on the record since Jul 2024 · 11 meetings

Thomas Ross

72 recorded votes in 11 council meetings since Jul 2024. On the 16 where anyone voted no, Thomas was never in the minority. Votes most often with Billy Bates, on 100% of contested votes.

Where the no votes fall

votes castno votes

Thomas's 72 votes by the kind of item, read from the agenda titles.

Public hearings22 votes

Other business11 votes

Minutes10 votes

Closed meetings9 votes

Contracts and agreements5 votes

Budget, taxes and appropriations4 votes

Consent agenda4 votes

Resolutions4 votes

Appointments2 votes

Ordinances1 vote

The matters Thomas 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 yes

10140-10160 Fairfax Boulevard4 votes · 4 yes

10306 Eaton Place4 votes · 4 yes

Boulevard Marketplace Shopping Center GDP Amendmentapproved4 votes · 4 yes

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

9917 Fairfax Boulevard3 votes · 3 yes

Tommy's Carwashapproved3 votes · 3 yes

Urban agriculture zoning amendments2 votes · 2 yes

On the record

What the minutes and transcripts record Thomas saying, by topic. 3 topics.

Fairfax High School
in progress
At the September 10, 2024 City Council meeting, Ross requested that the July 4th fireworks venue item (with FHS stadium as the staff recommendation) be placed on a future agenda for public engagement.
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.

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

Voting record

Apr 9, 2026Parks and Recreation Advisory BoardPRAB Regular Meeting

✓ yes3Approval of Previous Meeting MinutesPassed, unanimous
✓ yes2Adoption of AgendaPassed, unanimous

Nov 13, 2025Parks and Recreation Advisory BoardPRAB Regular Meeting

✓ yes7aNew Business – Pat Rodio Master Plan DiscussionPassed, unanimous
✓ yes6eOld Business – Urban Forest Master PlanPassed, unanimous
✓ yes4aWSHCC Presentation – Brooke Hardin, James PattesonPassed, unanimous

Sep 11, 2025Parks and Recreation Advisory BoardPRAB Regular Meeting

✓ yes5Election of Officers for FY26Passed, unanimous
✓ yes5Election of Officers for FY26Passed, unanimous
✓ yes4aPresentations/Introductions – Foundation InterviewsPassed, unanimous

Dec 10, 2024City CouncilCity Council Meeting

✓ yes13Closed meeting to discuss personnel matters — actions out of closed sessionPassed 4–2Watch
✓ yes10aConsideration 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 5–1Watch
✓ yes8fPublic hearing on Resolution R-24-42 for reappropriation of $5,000,000 in general funds within the approved FY 2025 budgetPassed 5–1
✓ 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
✓ yes8cPublic hearing on Pathway Homes, Inc. request — Special Use Permit for upper story residential/mixed uses at 4010 University DrivePassed 4–3
✓ yes8bPublic 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 4–2
✓ yes8bPublic 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 4–2
✓ yes8bPublic 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 4–2
✓ yes8aPublic 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 4–2
✓ yes8aPublic 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 4–2
✓ yes8aPublic 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 4–2
✓ yes8aPublic 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 4–2
✓ 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
✓ yes8aConsideration of the October 22, 2024 Regular Meeting MinutesPassed, unanimous

Oct 22, 2024City CouncilCity Council Meeting

✓ yes16Closed Meeting to Discuss Personnel MattersPassed, unanimousWatch
✓ yes16Closed Meeting to Discuss Personnel MattersPassed, unanimousWatch
✓ yes7aConsideration of the October 8, 2024 Special Meeting MinutesPassed, unanimous
✓ yes5Adoption 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
✓ yes7cConsideration 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
✓ yes8aConsideration 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

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