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[quote=Anonymous]I understand this forum tends to be DC centric and there is certain amount of dumping on the "suburbs," but the fact is that the Washington suburbs and Northern Virginia in particular is now the economic engine of the DC Metropolitan area.  Northern Virginia and Fairfax County in particular is a net importer of commuters every weekday from Maryland and DC - more people commuting our way than going the other.  Our unemployment rate is 3.4% compared to DC's 8.4%.  New business start-ups - especially the tech sector - happen more in Northern Virginia than in DC.

The overall leadership that Northern Virginia has in attracting or developing businesses has a lot to with the tax and business environment that is more private sector friendly.  I own rental property in the People’s Republic of Montgomery County and in DC, and I dread the day I have a landlord – tenant dispute.

The transportation infrastructure – direct access to Dulles International Airport – is another key draw for many businesses.  The downside of all this business activity is that this same transportation infrastructure – especially the roads – is severely overtaxed.  Fairfax County is working on trying to remedy this with more concentrated development, that will be a long time to change things.  At the same time, the County has very limited options as to how it can spend its transportation funding, all of which comes from Richmond.  For anyone who has lived in the area a long time, that is one of the biggest complaints Fairfax residents have about the Government in Richmond.  We are a net contributor to the state’s coffers, but get less back in return.  There is a nascent – though probably stillborn movement – to incorporate all of Fairfax County as in independent city, which would give it more control over its resources, especially transportation.

I am happy to live here.  I have great neighbors.  Good public schools and a great state university system, and any number of recreational opportunities. Crime is low and public services generally good and I have plenty of shopping opportunities – ranging from Walmart to upscale if I want it.  I also have access to a wide diversity of “mom and pop” ethnic restaurants representing cuisine from all over the world.  If I want Korean, I go to Annadale.  Vietnamese – just down the street from my house.  I lived in DC – three of four quadrants for many years, but am happy to be in NoVa.  Now, perhaps a commuter tax on all those inbound DC and Maryland residents who work here would help us to fund badly needed transportation upgrades
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