Council approves remote participation for Councilmember Hall under Virginia code

Fairfax City Council approved a request for Councilmember Hall to participate remotely in the special meeting on Feb. 3, 2026 under Virginia Code §2.2‑3708.2. Councilmember Hardy Chandler moved to approve the request as submitted in writing and subject to the council’s remote‑participation policy; another councilmember seconded and the motion passed by roll call. Councilmembers Amos, Hardy Chandler, Peterson and McQuillan voted “aye”; Councilmember Bates was not present. The motion was recorded before the council recessed into a work session.

The action followed the city’s adopted remote‑participation procedures and was limited to the work session of Feb. 3. The council’s approval was procedural and did not alter any substantive policy or vote outcomes later in the meeting.