Commissioners Listed by Jurisdiction

Officers of the Commission

  • Hon. David Tarter, Chairman
  • Hon. Cydny Neville, Vice Chairman
  • Hon. Kathy Smith, Treasurer
  • Robert W. Lazaro (staff, non-voting), Executive Director


County of Arlington


County of Fairfax

  • Hon. Sharon Bulova
  • Hon. John C. Cook
  • Hon. Penelope A. "Penny" Gross
  • Hon. Pat Herrity
  • Hon. Catherine M. Hudgins
  • Hon. Jeffrey C. McKay
  • Hon. Kathy Smith
  • County of Fairfax


County of Loudoun


County of Prince William


City of Alexandria


City of Fairfax


City of Falls Church


City of Manassas


City of Manassas Park


Town of Dumfries


Town of Herndon


Town of Leesburg


Town of Vienna


Additional Information

  • Commissioners are appointed by and from the governing bodies of NVRC’s member localities on a population-based representation formula. Terms normally are for three years, and representatives may be reappointed.
  • Officers are elected each June for the upcoming year beginning July 1
  • Past Officers


Updated July 1, 2019