Voters Approved 2020 Bond Referendums

On Nov. 3, 2020, a majority of voters approved four county bond referendums for:

• Libraries - $90 million.
• Parks - $112 million.
• Transportation - $160 million
• Community and Health and Human Services - $79 million.

The county plans to use bond money for the following projects:

LIBRARIES

Four libraries are planned for renovations and upgrades:

• Patrick Henry Community ($23 million).
• Sherwood Regional ($18 million).
• George Mason Regional ($15 million).
• Kingstowne Regional ($34 million - current community library proposed to be replaced with new regional library).

PARKS

Of the $112 million approved, the Fairfax County Park Authority plans to use $100 million to finance:

• Park renovations and upgrades.
• Natural and cultural resource stewardship.
• Land acquisition and open space preservation.
• New park development.

The remaining $12 million is intended to fund the county’s share for the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority’s capital program that focuses on:

• Expanding public open space and trails.
• Protecting natural, cultural and historic resources.
• Improving existing facilities.
• Providing additional recreational opportunities.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Two facilities are planned for renovations or upgrades:

• Joseph Willard Health Center ($58 million).
• Crossroads ($21 million).

TRANSPORTATION

The $160 million bond will pay for Fairfax County’s share of Metro’s capital improvement program. This program focuses on rehabilitating and modernizing the Metrorail system, including purchasing new railcars and buses and building a new bus garage.