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Ask Me Anything Session with Fairfax City Police Chief Raul PedrosoEvent Overview
Date: Monday, Nov 17, 2025
Location: High Side (4009 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA)
Time:
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
5:30 – 6:30 PM: Community Mingle
6:30 – 8:30 PM: AMA Session
8:30 – 9:30 PM: Post-AMA Mingle & Networking
Food: Old Dominion Pizza provides complimentary pizza (first come, first served).
Drink: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
Format of the AMA
-Moderated Session: Questions will be pre-submitted and grouped into 4 key topics.
-Pre-Submitted Questions: Submit your questions via Google Form.
-Walk-In Questions: Walk-in questions will be accepted for each topic.
-Follow-Ups: Each topic will allow follow-up questions for clarification if time remains.
-Time per Answer: The guest will have 4-5 minutes to respond to each question.
-Additional Questions: If time allows, additional questions may be taken, including those outside the 4 listed topics. If a question is personal or beyond the scope of city issues, it will be at the guest's discretion whether to respond.
-Closing Segment: At the end of the AMA, the guest may address questions or topics he/she wishes to discuss that were not otherwise asked.
-This AMA session will not be broadcast live or shared online. Audio may be recorded for documentation purposes only.
Ground Rules:
-Respectful Questions Only: No personal attacks, slurs, or disruptive behavior. Questions should be asked in good faith.
-Stay on Topic: All questions should relate to Fairfax City issues and community life.
-One Question at a Time: To ensure fairness, only one question per person per turn.
-Moderator Discretion: Questions may be consolidated, rephrased, or skipped if repetitive or inappropriate.
-Civility Rule: Encouragement and applause are welcome. Heckling, shouting down, or interruptions will not be allowed.
-Capacity Notice : If the event reaches maximum capacity, High Side reserves the right to refuse entry.
-High SIde reserves the right to remove any participant who refuses to follow the rules or disrupts the event.
Potential Topics of Discussion:
The AMA session will cover four key areas of interest to Fairfax City residents:
1. Homelessness and Community Response
2. Crime Trends and Areas of Focus
3. Community Engagement and Trust Building
4. Future Planning and Department Priorities
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
4009 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA, United States, Virginia 22030
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