The County Board acted on dozens of items at its February Regular County Board Meeting.
Budget News
County Board Advertises 2019 Tax Rate
The Board voted 4-1 to approve advertising a CY 2019 tax rate increase of 2.75 cents per $100 assessed value.
Proposed FY 2020 Budget Invests in Community Priorities
The proposal includes strategic spending realignments and a tax-rate increase to support enhanced investments in Schools, Metro, infrastructure maintenance, housing affordability and the County workforce.
MEDIA ALERT: County Manager Briefing on Proposed FY 2020 Budget
Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz will brief reporters on his Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Budget on Thursday, Feb. 21.
Arlington Introduces Online Financial Transparency Tool
Arlington Wallet is a new online tool that makes it easier to see and understand how the County spends and receives money.
Arlington Property Values Rise in 2019, But Budget Choices Remain
The total assessed value of all residential and commercial property increased by 3.5 percent, compared to 2.2 percent the previous year.
Christian Dorsey Named 2019 County Board Chair
Christian Dorsey, who served as vice chair in 2018, will lead the Arlington County Board as its Chair in 2019.
County Manager Appoints Maria Meredith as New Director of Management and Finance
Meredith has been with Arlington County in various leadership roles since 2004, including serving as Acting DMF Director for part of 2016.
Arlington County Board November Recessed Meeting Actions
At its November Recessed Meeting, the County Board voted to approve Virginia Hospital Center’s planned expansion.
County Board Provides FY 2020 Budget Guidance
The County Board budget guidance sets the paramenters for the County Manager’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Budget.