Help Shape the County Budget
Post date: Sep 15, 2017 4:29:20 PM
Budget Roundtables
We’re looking for feedback earlier this year than ever before as we plan for the Fiscal Year 2019 budget. Join your neighbors for community roundtable discussions about budget priorities and challenges. Your suggestions and comments will help the Manager shape his FY19 budget proposal, which will go to the Board in February 2018. See the full schedule of roundtables and learn how to RSVP on the Budget & Finance site.
Arlington Remembers 9/11
Arlington County’s annual commemoration of the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001 drew a crowd to Courthouse Plaza, where elected officials, residents and community members joined first responders and others to honor those who died and to express gratitude to all those who responded that day. Photos | Video
Want a Free Tree?
The Annual Free Tree Distribution takes place every fall with Arlington County giving one free tree per residential property. Learn more, see which tree is right for you and register for your free tree.
Renaming Jefferson Davis Highway
The City of Alexandria’s Ad Hoc Advisory Group is soliciting potential new names for a portion of the U.S. Route 1 road. Learn more and take a survey THROUGH SEPT. 15.
Arlington Bike Master Plan
We invite you to provide your feedback on the Arlington Bike Master Plan Update, via a convenient survey.
Madison Manor Park
This park is getting a renovation. Find out more and also share your input until Sept. 30 about what you like and don’t like about the park.
Around Arlington
Highlights from the agenda for September's County Board Meeting, including the Lubber Run Conceptual Design and Williamsburg Field Lights
"Arlington again reaffirms its commitment as a welcoming community that recognizes, respects and supports the contributions of all its members. Today, Arlington stands especially with these young people, our Dreamers and DACA recipients."
Tourism in Arlington generated a record $3.12 billion in local travel spending in 2016
View the Micro-Sealing Night Work Schedule through Sept. 25.
Arlington Transportation Partners held its very first “Our Shared Street” Pop Up festival and drew a crowd on Columbia Pike
Arlington County drivers will have been feeling the effects of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma at the pump.
Ford explains that "driverless" car in Clarendon
Opioid use and cases of overdosing continue to rise. Understand the risks associated with opioids and learn where and how to get help.
Get all the updates on the Washington Boulevard bike, pedestrian, and roadway enhancements.
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Mark Your Calendars
Sept. 16: County Board Regular Meeting | Agenda | Watch Live
Sept. 16: Barcroft Gymnastics Open House
Sept. 16: 2017 Nauck Civic & Community Pride Day
Sept. 18: Artist Talk with Donald Lipski
Sept. 19: County Board Recessed Meeting | Agenda | Watch Live
Sept. 23: Four Mile Run Restoration Ribbon Cutting
Oct. 14: Fire Station Open House
Oct. 15: Latino American Festival
See what else is happening in County on Arlington Today
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