Fairfax County has again earned the top score possible, a grade of 100, on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2025 Municipal Equality Index. The index is a nationwide evaluation of how inclusive local laws, policies and services are for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people.
"Our repeated top score is a reflection of the critical work we continue to achieve for all residents with our One Fairfax policy, and with the strong support of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors" said County Executive Bryan Hill. "Together, our staff are dedicated to ensuring Fairfax County is a place where everyone belongs."
About the Municipality Equality Index
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Municipality Equality Index examines how inclusive municipal laws, policies and services are in counties and cities across the country. The MEI provides a public snapshot of how committed a given city or town is to LGBTQ+ equality and a framework for leaders around the country with impactful steps they can take to protect their LGBTQ+ residents and staff. The 2025 MEI is the 13th annual edition and rates a total of 500+ municipalities on nearly 50 different criteria from every state in the nation.
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