Government
The City of Falls Church is an independent city which operates under the Council-Manager form of government. Political authority is vested in the seven-member City Council.
Council members are elected at-large for four-year terms. The Council selects the Mayor and Vice Mayor who serve two-year terms. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to serve as the chief administrative officer.
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Location
Located approximately six miles west of Washington, DC, adjacent to the counties of Arlington and Fairfax, Virginia.
Size and Population
- 2.2 square miles
- 14,269 (July 1, 2017 estimate - Weldon Cooper Center)