Politics & Government

Webb Gears Up for Re-election Campaign

Webb looking for second term on City of Falls Church City Council.

When Lawrence Webb was elected to the City Council four years ago, the nation was in a deep recession.

After weathering a similar financial storm in the City of Falls Church during those years and discussing it with his family, Webb, 37, has announced he will run for re-election in May.

“I finally see a glimmer of light at the end of the long tunnel and I want to be a part of what happens next in the city,” Webb said Monday during an interview.

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Webb and fellow Councilmember ’s terms end June 30. Mayor Nader Baroukh's seat is also up in June. In order to be on the May ballot, Webb said he needs 125 signatures by March. Webb officially kicked off his campaign a week ago and hopes to raise at least $10,000 to fund his re-election run. This May election will be the last before city elections move to November.

Inside a local eatery Monday afternoon, Webb chatted about two major issues on his platform: balancing the budgetary needs of Falls Church City Public Schools with the overall needs of the city and making sure Falls Church Water isn’t bullied into having to conform to Fairfax County water rates.

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Webb said the city allocates almost half of their budget to FCCPS each year. He said he understands the need for a strong school system and he’s proud of the accomplishments of FCCPS, but he wants to make sure other areas Council oversee aren’t lacking. Webb said FCCPS and City Council work well together and with revenue sharing talks on the table between the two bodies, he said that working relationship should only strengthen.

With a majority of Falls Church Water customers residing in Fairfax County, Webb said he doesn’t want to see outsiders dictate what the city’s water company charges their customers. In December, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors allowing them to take control of all water rates charged to county residents and control.

“That’s one of the big areas where we have constant discussions on,” Webb said. “It continues to be a struggle but we have potential allies in this.”

A native of Kenbridge, Va., Webb said moving to Falls Church around 2005 reminded him of his days growing up in a small town. He said people welcomed him into the community and he felt he could get involved in different activities easily. Webb said he is hopeful the city’s residents will re-elect him to continue to serve.

“Overall I’ve had a good experience with the people here in the city,” Webb said. “If given the opportunity to continue an open and honest approach with no personal agenda, I would love to continue to serve the people of Falls Church.”


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