County Manager Proposes Annual Budget

The $1.27-billion proposal would strengthen investments in key County priorities without raising property tax rates. It also includes $8.4 million in reductions to County programs and services. 

• County Manager Mark Schwartz’s Budget Message
• Learn more about the Proposed Budget and how you can weigh in
• FY 2019 Budget Work Session & Public Hearing Schedule

VIDEO: Working to End Homelessness in Arlington Follow County staff and volunteers on a frigid, snowy night in January as they count the homeless as part of the annual "Point In Time" count. Watch it here.

Tell Us Your Priorities for Arlington Join the more than 1,200 Arlingtonians who shared their priorities for County investments and let us know what YOU think as we develop the 10-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Already weighed in? Be sure to pass along the link to the feedback form to your neighbors.

Around Arlington

• Preview: February 2018 County Board Meeting
• Chat with a Board Member about any topic at Open Door Mondays
• The Pentagon City Pedestrian Tunnel is now open!
• Learn more about Arlington partnering with Virginia Hospital Center on a CPR program Hands2Hearts
• Register for the annual Turtle Trot 5K
• Calling all cooks! Sign up to enter your dish(es) in our first-ever Cook-Off Competition at the Feel The Heritage Festival
• Join us for an interactive workshop where you can help shape the new playground improvements at Benjamin Banneker Park
• Neighborhood College is a FREE civic education program for Arlingtonians to help you become a more effective community activist and leaders
• Arlington County Park Rangers invite volunteers to join in our annual cleanup of Four Mile Run
• Do you know someone who is a CHAMPION for kids in Arlington? Nominate them for an award from the Partnership for Children, Youth, and Families!
• We invite you to Barrett Elementary School to review the final Lubber Run building and park designs
• Last line of defense: The job of school resource officers in defending children
• Join us Saturday for the 26th annual Feel the Heritage Festival

Find a way to make a difference in your community, share feedback, or get involved

Mark Your Calendars

Feb. 24: February County Board Regular Meeting -- Stream Live

Feb. 24:  Benjamin Banneker Playground Workshop

Feb. 24: 26th Annual Feel the Heritage Festival

Feb. 26: Let's Talk Transportation

Feb. 26: The Arts Meet! at Ballston Center Gallery with Marymount University

Feb. 27: February County Board Recessed Meeting -- Stream Live

Feb. 28: New Lubber Run Community Center Design Meeting #5

Feb. 28: Henry Clay Park Playground Design Meeting

Mar. 3: Visioning Arlington’s Cultural Spaces

Mar. 10: 30th Annual Four Mile Run Stream Cleanup

See what else is happening in the County on Arlington Today

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