Stacey Hardy-Chandler

09/19/2026

As I have shared many times, serving as the liaison to the Fairfax Village in the City ( ) has been one of the undeniable highlights of my tenure on City Council. Today's strategic planning retreat once again validated why THIS group and THIS work is so special! What a productive way to spend a Saturday, expertly facilitated by someone I formerly supervised and highly recommend, Diana Lynn Cottrill.

Plus, my walking "commute" to and from our session today at City Hall was ! Go Village!!

09/18/2026

We support women-owned businesses in !
Inspiring event hosted by the . Along with Councilmember , excited to welcome this esteemed panel of accomplished women to our city to share their insights and ideas. Very thankful for all of the sponsors, attendees and our delicious lunch provided by and Grill! Thank you!

09/12/2026

After the Commission for Women Coffee & Connections event today, I happened to walk into .shop just next door on Main Street. Maria the owner and Alex her daughter had just opened this shop. Maria described having a shop in Old Town Fairfax as "a dream come true!"

For an eclectic selection of gifts, consider this warm, woman-owned, new local shop in our city.

09/12/2026

08/26/2026

We are excited to announce the candidates for local office that the City Dems are supporting for election this fall: Kirsten Lockhart for Mayor, and Anthony Amos, Sandi Slappey Brown, Maria Jose Padmore, and Kelly O'Brien for City Council. In addition, we'll be supporting the re-election of our Congressman James Walkinshaw and Senator Mark Warner, as well as the 3 amendments to protect reproductive rights, marriage equality and restoration voting rights. Finally, we are also pleased to announce we have endorsed the 1% sales tax to benefit our local school system! Learn more at our voter guide website: https://www.cityfairfaxdems.com/26

06/20/2026

My Fairfax 50 ( #14) - Juneteenth in the City!
Reflection. Celebration. Commitment.
Starting at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and ending the day at the Sherwood Center, Juneteenth offered our city time to reflect on our collective history, to celebrate Black resilience, and to re-commit to a better future where "WE the people" includes everyone!

Thank you, Mt. Calvary and the RRG, Fairfax City Parks and Recreation, the Juneteenth Committee, volunteers, and all who shared their amazing talents to elevate the true meaning of this holiday!

06/19/2026

My Fairfax 50 ( #13) - Major Celebration Edition
Congratulations to Fairfax City Fire Chief, John O'Neal on his retirement!
Talk about leaving a place better than you found it, the entire city has benefited from the long list of contributions that mark Chief O'Neal's legacy. Aside from being a great leader for our fire first responders, turns out he is also a truly warm and kind human being with a rather sly wit! 😁

Chief O'Neal, I am honored our paths have crossed, and I wish you all the best in your next phase of life!

05/29/2026

My Fairfax 50 - Special Edition ( #12) Youth Sports Forum

More conversations need to happen like the first-of-its-kind Youth Sports Forum last night. In collaboration with Councilmember Billy Bates and with the generous support of former Councilmember Jon Stehle, we were able secure nationally-recognized guest from the Aspin Institute and a youth sports author and advocate to facilitate a discussion around what we envision in the City of Fairfax, framed by the Children's Bill of Rights in Sports. Thank you to panelists from the Fairfax Police Youth Club, Little League, Parks and Rec Advisory Board, our Parks and Rec director and facilities scheduling. Much appreciation to all who attended.

After the formal event ended, great commitment and responsiveness was demonstrated by a more specific discussion where the openness of FPYC was matched by the passion and determination of community parents. What's important is what happens next in the spirit of starting where we are and collaboratively working towards a better future without sacrificing the city's position on broad sports accessibility.

It is an honor as a councilmember to host spaces where challenging conversations can potentially lead to respectful communication and impactful new collaborations.

05/02/2026

My Fairfax 50! #11 - Spotlight on the Arts at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center.

Make no mistake: A city that honors the arts in all forms, honors the rich dimensionality of the the human experience! Once again, it is my privilege to witness the vast talent we have in and around our city. At the kickoff, the visual art pieces were inspired, while the musical performances were moving. So impressed with the gifts our youth have to offer the world.

Also, delighted to attend this event at the Community Center that in the future will be part of the Willard-Sherwood complex unanimously supported by city council on 4/28. So many wonderful events, services, and ongoing opportunities for the community to "Live Life Connected" will happen HERE!

04/11/2026

My Fairfax 50! This 10th highlight is the annual Home for Life Expo at the Sherwood Center hosted by the Village in the City on April 10th!

So grateful to have a husband who was willing to kickoff his birthday by serving others! Also honored to have been a Silver-level sponsor for this event which showcased resources, lectures, and community information aimed at helping older and/or dependent adults stay safely in their homes and in our city.

Did you know that for quite some time, our Village was the only one in the nation supported by its local jurisdiction and not membership fees? We are still one of only three with this model, demonstrating the GREAT WORK that happens when we invest in supportive prevention and social connection. Being the City Council liaison to the Village is one of the absolute delights of my tenure as a councilmember!

Thanks for supporting this event, Mayor Read, City Manager Dan Alexander, and Councilmember Anthony Amos! Deep appreciation to all others who exhibited and attended!!