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County Board Wrap-Up Media Release for May 2022 Meeting

Published on May 19, 2022

The Arlington County Board took several actions Saturday, May 14, 2022, at its regular County Board Meeting, including approving a use permit for commercial vehicle parking and a temporary construction easement, at 2629 and 2633 Shirlington Road. These actions support the County’s plans to build a new Arlington Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility (AOMF) which will address the need for par

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Board Wishes Auditor Good Fortune on Next Professional Adventure

Published on May 13, 2022

It is with great appreciation that the County Board thanks County Auditor Chris Horton for his dedicated service and wishes him good fortune on his next professional adventure. Chris has announced his departure from Arlington County to pursue new career avenues and, while he will be missed in the County Board Office, the Board hopes for the best in his next chapter. Chris began his tenure with t

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Inaugural Members Appointed to Community Oversight Board

Published on March 22, 2022

The Arlington County Board is excited to announce the newly appointed members of the Community Oversight Board (COB). The COB is a public body appointed by the County Board charged with advising the Board on how to improve transparency and accountability in the Arlington County Police Department and to perform delegated functions of the County Board including accepting complaints from community m

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County Board Disappointed in Governor's Veto of Police Oversight Bill

Published on March 02, 2022

The Arlington County Board expresses its serious disappointment in Governor Youngkin’s veto of House Bill 670. This bill, which passed the House of Delegates 65-35, and the Senate 21-19, would have empowered the County Board, rather than the County Manager, to appoint an Independent Policing Auditor. The Independent Policing Auditor is intended to work collaboratively with the County’s newly crea

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County Manager Proposes $3.9 Billion, 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan

Published on May 18, 2022

Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz presented his proposed FY 2023–2032 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to the Arlington County Board at its Recessed Meeting on Tuesday, May 17. The proposal outlines $3.9 billion in investments for stormwater management and flood response, climate and environmental programs, parks, transportation, community infrastructure and more over the next 10 years.

Arlington Celebrates Opening of John Robinson, Jr. Town Square

Published on May 13, 2022

Arlington County is excited to announce the opening of John Robinson, Jr. Town Square, a community gathering and celebration of Green Valley’s rich cultural heritage.

Arlington Marks Vision Zero Year 1, Launches Crash Awareness Campaign

Published on May 10, 2022

Arlington is evaluating results from the first year of Vision Zero, the critical pedestrian and cyclist safety initiative with the goal for residents, commuters and visitors to arrive safely to their destinations no matter their means of traveling in the County.

ENJOY Arlington Registration Opens May 17 With New Features

Published on May 05, 2022

Ahead of ENJOY Arlington Summer Class registration, Arlington County’s Department of Parks and Recreation is announcing new features to the registration process.

Arlington's Park System Jumps into the Top Three in U.S.

Published on May 04, 2022

Trust for Public Land announced on Wednesday that Arlington County is rated the nation’s third-best park system on its 2022 ParkScore® index.
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