Great news for common-sense Virginians: Springfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity announced plans at last month’s Fairfax GOP convention to seek a sixth term on the county’s Board of Supervisors. ffxnow
“I’m not ready to give up on Fairfax County,” Herrity told FFXnow. “I feel like I am having a positive impact for the residents. I do enjoy helping people, and this job gives you the opportunity to help a lot of people.” ffxnow
Since 2007, Herrity has been the lone Republican voice on an all-Democrat board—championing lower taxes, increased funding for law enforcement, and addressing quality-of-life issues across the county. ffxnow While nine Democrat supervisors march in lockstep with their party’s radical agenda, Herrity has consistently stood up for regular families.
“Most of what we do at the local level is not about Republican versus Democrat. It’s about common sense,” Herrity said. “That’s the only way I get reelected — not because I’m a Republican or I’m a Democrat, but it’s because I’m for common sense.” ffxnow
Herrity was blunt about why he’s running again—the failures of Fairfax County’s Democrat-controlled judicial system that let Stephanie Minter’s killer walk free despite 30+ arrests:
“Releasing repeat violent offenders back into our community or not prosecuting repeat violent offenders — somebody needs to be shouting that from the hilltops and making change happen,” Herrity said. “It’s not good for our residents, whether you’re a Republican or a Democrat, or an immigrant — legal or illegal. That’s common sense.” ffxnow
He added: “For us to ignore that, or not do something about it, that [might happen] if I’m not here. [It might] get ignored.” ffxnow
Herrity also highlighted affordability concerns: “More people have left Fairfax County than come to Fairfax County in the last five years. We are taxing our seniors out of the county [and] our young people can’t afford to locate here.” ffxnow
All 10 Board of Supervisors seats—plus Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano and Sheriff Stacey Kincaid—will be on the ballot in November 2027. This is our chance to flip the board, restore public safety, and bring accountability back to Fairfax County.
But first, we must stop Democrats from rigging the system. Vote NO on the redistricting referendum on April 21. Volunteer today.