Chuck’s Accomplishments

Fiscal Responsibility & Good Governance

  • Guided Vienna through the COVID-19 crisis and emerged stronger financially.

  • Delivered historic 2022 and 2023 tax rate cuts while keeping rates stable in 2024.

  • Rebuilt the town’s rainy-day fund and preserved Vienna’s AAA borrowing status.

  • Directed federal ARPA funds to critical infrastructure like water, sewer, and road improvements.

  • Modernized the town’s annual budget process for greater transparency and priority-setting.

Public Safety & Community Trust

  • Championed a new police pay scale to recruit and retain top-quality officers.

  • Oversaw the new Police Station/Community Center project—completed on time and under budget.

  • Approved police body cameras and created new community-police engagement programs.

  • Passed emergency measures to ensure Vienna was prepared for future public health challenges.

Protecting Our Environment & Livability

  • Led the fight to pass a strong tree preservation ordinance and prioritized reversing canopy loss.

  • Completed a full tree inventory and funded replacement initiatives.

  • Advanced “dark skies” lighting standards to protect neighborhood character.

  • Blocked a proposed Tysons casino that threatened Vienna’s quality of life.

  • Expanded sidewalks, outdoor dining, and recreation opportunities, while strengthening the town’s noise ordinance.

Smart Growth & Housing Solutions

  • Supported affordable housing options including cottage homes, condominiums, and rezoning for residential use.

  • Advanced the rewrite of Vienna’s zoning ordinance to balance residential character with commercial vitality.

  • Backed thoughtful redevelopment that preserves the unique charm of Vienna.

Parks, Recreation & Community Life

  • Helped secure Vienna as the future home of the W&OD Visitor Center.

  • Approved rebuilding Southside Park and worked to expand recreational opportunities, including pickleball.

  • Supported the purchase of land for future parks and community use.

  • Partnered with NOVA Parks to enhance the W&OD Trail through Vienna.

Economic Growth & Local Business Support

  • Supported creation of Vienna’s first Office of Economic Development.

  • Completed a long-term economic development study to plan for sustainable growth.

  • Successfully fought against disruptive county infrastructure proposals on Maple Avenue.

Celebrating Diversity & Our Shared Values

  • Founded Liberty Amendments Month—now a Vienna and Virginia state holiday—celebrating inclusivity and history.

  • Co-chaired Liberty Amendments Month educational and cultural programming.

  • Led the successful effort to rename Wade Hampton Drive to Liberty Lane.

  • Serving as Chair of Vienna250, organizing the town’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.