"The 'AAA' rating on Fairfax County, Va.'s series 2007A GO bonds reflects the county’s:

• Strong, deep, and affluent economy that serves as a principal anchor for the greater Washington, D.C. region;

• Substantial tax base and property wealth;

• Excellent financial management; and

• Moderate overall debt burden, in light of a large capital improvement plan (CIP)"
  

  - Standard & Poor's January 2007

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• "Fairfax County's 'AAA' rating reflects its strong, diverse economic base, with high wealth levels and low unemployment, excellent financial planning and management, and a low debt burden."
  
  
• "The county's finances are well managed, adhering to long-standing policy guidelines, and include detailed planning for capital and operating needs."
  
  
• "County debt levels are low to moderate."

  - FitchRatings, January 2007

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• "Moody's expects stability from the county's taxbase given its favorable location, expanding high-end employment base, and strong wealth levels."
  
  
• "The county continues its practice of strong budgetary control of spending and a conscientious reliance on a number of self-imposed financial and debt management guidelines."
  
  

  - Moody's Investors Service, January 2007