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Anthony Griffin
Senior Fellow

Anthony Griffin

Member Since 2026

Biography

Anthony Griffin had a 37-year local government management career, including 20 years as a chief administrative officer. He served three localities in Northern Virginia: Arlington, Falls Church, and Fairfax County. At Fairfax County, he served as County Executive for 11 years and Deputy County Executive for Public Safety and Planning and Development. He served as chair of the Chief Administrative Officers Committee for the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments for 10 years and similarly chaired the UASI funding committee for 8 years. He has participated in police and fire training and has been directly involved in selecting fire and police chiefs. As County Executive, he was also the Director of Emergency Management.

History of Employment

Position Division Organization Start End
Practitioner in Residence, Center for State and Local Leadership Department of Public and International Affairs George Mason University Current
At-large Board Member Fairfax County Water Authority Current
County Executive Fairfax County, Virginia Current
Acting County Executive and Deputy County Executive Fairfax County, Virginia; Current
City Manager Falls Church, Virginia Current
Acting County Manager and Deputy County Manager Arlington County, Virginia Current
2nd Lieutenant-Captain Artillery and Infantry U.S. Marine Corps Current

Expertise

Primary Sector

Local

Primary Functions

City Management Change Management County Management Intergovernmental Military Service Organizational Structure/Design/Development Performance Measurement Strategic Planning
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