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Great Falls, Virginia · Community Advocacy

Your Voice for a Stronger, Better Great Falls

Citizens for Great Falls is a nonpartisan, all-volunteer organization dedicated to preserving the character, natural beauty, and quality of life in our community.

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Happy First Anniversary, Citizens for Great Falls!

One year ago, a group of passionate neighbors came together with a shared vision — to make Great Falls an even better place to live. Thank you for your support, your voices, and your commitment to our community.

Our mission: To advocate for responsible land use, environmental stewardship, and transparent local governance — keeping Great Falls the exceptional community it is for generations to come.

Our Focus Areas

We engage on the issues that matter most to Great Falls residents.

Environmental Protection

Safeguarding the Potomac River corridor, green spaces, and natural resources that define our community.

Land Use & Planning

Monitoring development proposals and advocating for responsible zoning that reflects community values.

Civic Advocacy

Engaging county officials, attending public meetings, and amplifying resident voices on local decisions.

Transportation & Safety

Working toward safer roads, pedestrian paths, and thoughtful traffic solutions for our rural character.

Education & Schools

Supporting excellence in local education and keeping schools at the heart of the community.

Community Events

Bringing neighbors together through forums, cleanups, and events that strengthen local bonds.


News / Articles

John Halacy to Lead Citizens For Great Falls

Peter Falcone | Published on 6/27/2025

 


Halacy To Lead Citizens For Great Falls

Under the provisions of the Virginia Code, the volunteer officers of the newly formed Citizens for Great Falls selected John Halacy as President. Halacy assumed his duties immediately upon the vote of the officers.

Halacy began his civic involvement in Great Falls in 2021 when he became the Coordinator of the Springvale Road Bridge Working Group. That working group became the focal point for community efforts to preserve the Springvale Road single-lane bridge over Difficult Run. His efforts involved countless meetings with state and county officials and contributions to communications leading up to formal requests to the Secretary of Transportation and the Governor.  He has served as an HOA president and the president of Great Falls other civic association and led its Transportation Committee.

 

Well-versed in the challenges associated with elevating controversial local issues and engaging with elected officials, Halacy fully understands the need to encourage citizen and member participation along the way and to function openly and transparently.


On assuming the role of president, he looks forward to growing the membership of CFGF because he believes the community deserves to have a choice in setting its future path and that we, as officers, are all accountable to our membership having been entrusted to act with the highest degree of ethics and in observance of the laws governing our organization.