Reston Association Member Survey on Proposed Tax Service District

SURVEY RESPONSES TO QUESTION 1

Would you be willing to pay an additional tax based
on the value of your property that would only be used
to fund transportation improvements in Reston?

597 (86%)

NO

YES

94 (14%)

Online Survey

Annual Members' Meeting (Paper Ballots)

Direct Email to Staff

SURVEY RESPONSES TO QUESTION 2

If yes, what rate would be acceptable to
you? (Rates below are per $100 of
appraised property value.)
$0.035, 8%
$0.030, 11%

$0.025, 16%
$0.020, 65%

$0.020

$0.025

$0.030

$0.035

Reston Association Member Survey on Proposed Tax Service District

Compiled Comments:

It's unfortunate that these long-known expenses were ignored and not funded during the time the silver line
was planned and debated, but it's now beyond reasonable to ask that everyone now pay yet more for
something that we should not otherwise pay for. Indeed, most roads in Reston are owned and maintained by
the Commonwealth of Virginia.

I don't think we should have to pay for roads everywhere else in Virginia and also pay for our own. This
homeowner in Reston would rather not be taxed for things developers should provide.

I am unalterably opposed to any special tax district associated with transportation improvements. The
increased density only provides benefits to the developers and their RA advocates and doesn't benefit the rest
of us. Any cost should be borne by those who benefit.

As a resident of Reston since the early 1970s I strongly oppose creating a special tax district in Reston to help
finance transportation improvements. The traffic congestion reflects the commercial development that the
Fairfax Board of Supervisors has approved. I believe the developers and Fairfax County should finance the
transport infrastructure needed to handle the explosive growth in Reston. A large share of the people using
Reston roads and bridges don't live in Reston but commute in to work or use the Metro.

Please do not support this tax. I live in Reston and really cannot afford another tax expense.

I am a 45 year resident of Reston and I am completely opposed to creating a new tax district to pay for
transportation. There is no financial benefit to Reston residents in new development. All the benefit goes to the
developers and they should pay the cost of any infrastructure needed. I have lived in Reston since 1970 and
between condo fees, RA fees, county, taxes, PP taxes, state taxes, I am rapidly being priced out of living in
Reston. Not exactly the Reston ideal envisioned by Robert Simon! PLEASE represent the people of Reston and
hold out against this new picking of our thin pockets.

Our household does not support a residential tax increase to pay for road improvements due to metro and
associated development. We believe the developers should shoulder this burden.

I do support some form of tax district to pay for the transportation improvements needed to provide access to
the Metrorail stations and improve traffic through and within Reston. This is what was done in Tysons.

I would be willing to pay if not just for improvements around Metro stations.

I would be willing to pay only if its county-wide. Restonians shouldnt have to foot the bill when all of Fairfax
County benefits and uses Reston, especially since the Metro.

What would I receive/benefit of tax?

I would not be willing to pay if forever

I would not be willing to pay, especially if tax district is defined as Restons boundaries; most of Fairfax County
will benefit from such improvements as do those in Loudoun County.

I am open to the idea but would appreciate more details first.

Improvements are needed due to new developments; therefore, developers ought to fund the improvements.

More information please!

Currently taxed an extra $377 per year because I live in 20191. Would not agree to another tax unless this one is
dropped. The special assessment is buried in my tax bill.