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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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Celebrating Our
First Anniversary
One year of advocacy,
community, and civic action
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Volunteer driven
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Proudly rooted in Great Falls

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.


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Casino Commentary from the No Fairfax Casino Coalition Steering Committee Chair, Lynne Mulston who is also Chair of the Reston Citizens Association
Despite claims of environmental protection, Fairfax County’s RPA process enables ongoing development, puts sensitive environmental areas at risk, erodes watershed health through cumulative exceptions, and is a system designed for approvals, not accountability.
The second failure of the Potomac Interceptor in late January 2026 has prompted widespread concern over the pipeline's condition and the risks it poses.
Virginia is on the verge of a quiet but consequential change to its building code. The state's Board of Housing and Community Development recently advanced a proposal to allow residential buildings up to four stories tall to be built with a single stairwell instead of two.
Relying on volatile gaming revenues without rigorous analysis — while vetoing cost-neutral legislation — is not fiscal caution. It is fiscal avoidance.
After 12 years of unsuccessful attempts, last year, the General Assembly finally passed a meaningful campaign finance law.