Approved 2018 Public Safety Bond Referendum

On Nov. 6, 2018, Fairfax County voters approved a $182 million public safety bond question in the Nov. 6, 2018, general election.

The county plans to sell bonds to pay for renovating, expanding or replacing these fire, police, sheriff and court facilities.

Fire and Rescue Department ($73 million)

Four aging fire stations that are 37 years old or older:

• Mount Vernon ($16 million)
• Fairview ($16 million)
• Gunston ($13 million)
• Seven Corners ($13 million)

Additionally, $15 million will be used to renovate, expand or replace one of the eight remaining volunteer fire stations which are each 40 years old or older.

Police Department ($59 million)

• Mason District Police Station ($23 million): Renovate and make a minor expansion to this station to upgrade  building systems and infrastructure.
• Criminal Justice Academy ($18 million): Renovations and upgrades to this outdated facility that trains 2,300 police and sheriff’s recruits and officers and deputies per year.
• Police Evidence Storage Building ($18 million): Renovate, expand or replace this building that is used to store critical evidence for court.

Courts & Adult Detention Center ($50 million)

• Adult Detention Center ($45 million): Upgrade outdated security systems and replace major building systems in all three wings of the detention center.
• Jennings Judicial Center ($5 million): Courtrooms require improved lighting, ADA upgrades, wall and ceiling replacement/repairs and technology upgrades.