Speaking at Budget and Tax Rate Public Hearings

In accordance with the Meeting Procedures for CIP, Budget & Tax Rate(s) Hearings adopted by the County Board:

Speak at a Budget or Tax Rate Public Hearing

• Time Allotted: Individuals and organizations may sign up to speak for 2 minutes or 3 minutes. All 2 minute speakers are called first in the order in which reservations are received, and 3 minute speakers are called last in the order in which reservations are received.
• Order of Speakers: Upon completion of online registration, a confirmation email will be provided. Speakers may call the County Board Office at 703-228-3130 the day of the hearing to learn their assigned speaker number.
• Canceling Reservations: Registration may be cancelled by calling or emailing the County Board staff. Call 703-228-3130 or countyboard@arlingtonva.us
• Signing up In Person: Individuals may register to speak in person beginning at 6:00 p.m. the evening of the hearing. Visit the Information Desk on the 3rd floor outside the Board Room. These speakers are called in the order in which registrations are received after all those who signed up in advance in the 2 or 3 minute categories. Signup ends at 8:00 p.m. the evening of the meeting. 
• Spanish Interpreters: Visit the Information Desk to request Spanish interpretation. Translation in other languages available if requested 3 days before the meeting. Call 703-228-3130.
• Submit Comments Online: In lieu of oral testimony, online comments may be submitted to countyboard@arlingtonva.us.