The chief elected officials of the five largest localities in Northern Virginia have sent a letter to Governor Northam, supporting his “Forward Virginia” reopening plan in general but urging him to implement it for the region only once regional threshold metrics have been met. Although the metrics appear likely to be met statewide by May […]
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May County Board Meeting Agenda Highlights
The Arlington County Board will consider and act on dozens of items at its May 2020 Meeting.
Statement from the Arlington County Board on Forward Virginia
Arlington County supports Governor Northam’s detailed framework for “Forward Virginia,” and appreciates the Commonwealth’s acknowledgement that the Northern Virginia region faces challenges that differ in number and scale from the Commonwealth as a whole. Over half of the cases and hospitalizations and nearly half of the COVID -19 deaths are here in Northern Virginia — […]
Arlington County Board Announces Gutshall Memorial Fund
The Arlington County Board today announced the establishment of the Erik Gutshall Memorial Fund.
Arlington County Board to Seek Extension of July 7, 2020 Special Election
Citing the COVID-19 emergency, the Arlington County Board has directed the County Attorney to petition to seek an extension of the July 7, 2020 special election.
County Board Approves Lee Highway Assisted Living Facility
The Arlington County Board acted on dozens of items at its first all-virtual Regular Meeting on Saturday, April 25, 2020.
Arlington Statement of Support for Regional Coordination on Reopening
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Board issued a statement encouraging a coordinated, safe strategy to reopening the region.
Register Now for FY 2021 Budget and Tax Rate Hearings Set for Thurs., April 23
Online registration is open for the Arlington County Board’s Fiscal Year 2021 virtual Budget and Tax Rate Hearings.
County Board Defers April Agenda Items
Arlington County Board defers April 18 agenda items for one week, plans virtual meeting April 25 and 28.
Arlington County Mourns the Death of Erik Gutshall
Arlington lowers the flag to half-mast for seven days in honor of Board Vice-Chair Erik Gutshall, who died Thursday, April 16, 2020.