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- Board Adopts Resolution on Transportation Funding
On May 20, the Arlington County Board adopted a resolution supporting Governor Kaine's proposal to address transportation funding needs for northern Virginia. Read the resolution. Board Adopts 2006 Legislative Program
On December 10th, the County Board adopted the Arlington County 2006 Legislative Program to be sent to the Virginia General Assembly. Budget priority issues include Transportation, BRAC Funding, Chesapeake Bay & Qater Quality, and the Psychiatric Bed Crisis in Northern Virginia and State Mental Health and Mental Retardation System...- Board Elects 2006 Chairman, Vice Chairman
On Monday, Jan. 2, the Arlington County Board held its traditional New Year’s Day organizational meeting. During this meeting, the Board elected a new Chairman and Vice Chairman, and each member presented his/her agenda for the year. Newly elected Chairman Chris Zimmerman laid out the County’s strategic initiatives for 2006:Board Members' Statements (text and video)
2006 Strategic Initiatives
Organizational Meeting Agenda 2005 Chairman Highlights Achievements
2005 County Board Chairman Jay Fisette highlights the top achievements in Arlington during the past year. Listen to a top-ten achievements "podcast" or read Arlington's complete year-end report.County Board Convenes Housing Roundtable
Said Chairman Jay Fisette, "The convening of the Affordable Housing Roundtable is the embodiment of this Board’s commitment to an inclusive process. We will hear all viewpoints and work toward an effective and fair compromise that serves all of Arlington – and ensures housing that supports a diverse community at all income levels." Read moreChairman Discusses Value for Taxpayers In Video
County Board Chairman Jay Fisette discusses the recently formed Committee On Program Performance, and a series of upcoming audits to ensure effective use of Arlington tax dollars. View video (8MB, WMV Format). See the Four Objectives for 2005.Board Establishes Jamestown Committee
The Committee on Jamestown 2007/Virginia 2007 Community Program will coordinates Arlington's involvement in the celebration of the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown. Read the Committee's Charge...Vice Chairman Comments on Eminent Domain
Arlington County Board Vice-Chair Chris Zimmerman responded to the Washington Post on the issue of eminent domain and local authority. Read moreCounty Board Endorses 8-Cent Tax Rate Cut
The Arlington County Board will cut the real estate tax rate by 8 cents and approve a new housing grant program that could reduce or freeze tax bills for thousands of Arlington households.Chairman Outlines 2005 Objectives In Video
Chairman Jay Fisette outlines four objectives for the year (Grow Smart, Be Inclusive, Promote Health, Ensure Value ) to support the most important strategic issue facing the County: Managing the Maturing of Our Urban Community. View video (9MB, WMV Format)Board Member Clarifies Washington Post Article on Rosslyn Skyline
County Board Vice Chairman Chris Zimmerman, in a letter to the editor of The Washington Post, corrects and clarifies information in the newspaper’s article about the Rosslyn skyline.Board Outlines Affordable Housing Priorities
Unanimous resolution clarifies Board's plans for maintaining diverse housing opportunities.Board Elects Chairman & Vice Chairman, Outlines Priorities For 2005
Read statements outlining priorities for the coming year from Chairman Jay Fisette, Vice Chairman Chris Zimmerman and members Paul Ferguson, Barbara Favola and J. Walter Tejada made at the January 1st Organizational Meeting.Board Adopts 2005 Legislative Package
On December 15th, the County Board adopted the Arlington County 2005 Legislative Package to be sent to the Virginia General Assembly. Issues include transportation, car tax and efforts to limit local government authority...Chair Offers Congressional Testimony on Lead
Chairman Barbara Favola called on the EPA to clarify its standards on lead in drinking water...2004 Legislative Package
Read the contents of the 2004 adopted Legislative Program...
View 2003 Year End Report
