Rachel M McQuillen
Candidate for Fairfax City Council
Background
- Occupation
- Fairfax City Council member; small business owner
- Campaign website
- rachelforfairfax.com
A Fairfax City Council member since January 2025 who previously served on the City of Fairfax School Board. Owns a dog-training and pet-care business and has more than 10 years of experience in accounting and finance.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Voted against raising the meals tax.
ReportHow Four Fairfax Candidates Voted On Taxes, Trails, Housing And Willard-SherwoodNews coverage · Patch · patch.com
“Amos and Peterson voted yes; Hall and McQuillen voted no.”
Rachel McQuillen Puts Growth, Rising Costs At Center Of Fairfax City Council BidCandidate questionnaire · Patch · patch.com
“I voted against raising the meals tax”
Housing
Opposed the Davies development over scale and design.
ReportRachel McQuillen Puts Growth, Rising Costs At Center Of Fairfax City Council BidCandidate questionnaire · Patch · patch.com
“I opposed the Davies development because I did not believe its scale, design, and impacts were appropriate for the location.”
Supports down-payment assistance and workforce housing.
ReportRachel McQuillen Puts Growth, Rising Costs At Center Of Fairfax City Council BidCandidate questionnaire · Patch · patch.com
“Pursue down-payment assistance, workforce housing, supportive housing, and other solutions designed for Fairfax City.”
Voted against by-right detached accessory dwelling units.
ReportHow Four Fairfax Candidates Voted On Taxes, Trails, Housing And Willard-SherwoodNews coverage · Patch · patch.com
“Amos and Peterson supported the ordinance; Hall and McQuillen opposed it.”
Roads & infrastructure
Voted to cancel the George Snyder Trail project.
ReportHow Four Fairfax Candidates Voted On Taxes, Trails, Housing And Willard-SherwoodNews coverage · Patch · patch.com
“Hall, McQuillen and Peterson then joined Billy Bates in voting to cancel the project.”
Health & human services
Supported Willard-Sherwood center after its tax impact was cut.
ReportRachel McQuillen Puts Growth, Rising Costs At Center Of Fairfax City Council BidCandidate questionnaire · Patch · patch.com
“I supported the Willard-Sherwood Community Center only after stronger financial planning helped reduce its projected real-estate-tax impact from 9.7 cents to 4.33 cents.”
Supports streamlined permitting for family day homes.
ReportRachel McQuillen Puts Growth, Rising Costs At Center Of Fairfax City Council BidCandidate questionnaire · Patch · patch.com
“Streamline permitting for family day homes while maintaining strong safety standards and supporting the childcare workforce.”
Government & transparency
Introduced motion for a citywide efficiency audit.
ReportRachel McQuillen Puts Growth, Rising Costs At Center Of Fairfax City Council BidCandidate questionnaire · Patch · patch.com
“I introduced the motion for a citywide efficiency audit”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Rachel M McQuillen on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections: City of Fairfax (full ballot)
Election filing · City of Fairfax Electoral Board · fairfaxva.gov
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Fairfax (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- How Four Fairfax Candidates Voted On Taxes, Trails, Housing And Willard-Sherwood
News coverage · Patch · patch.com
- Rachel McQuillen Puts Growth, Rising Costs At Center Of Fairfax City Council Bid
Candidate questionnaire · Patch · patch.com
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