Arlington Officially Adopts a $1.6 Billion Budget

Scroll to the bottom if you know a teen who could use a green new job this summer.

Budget Adopted 

The Arlington County Board voted Saturday, April 20, to adopt a $1.65 billion balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2025.

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April is Fair Housing Month

In Arlington, it is illegal to discriminate in home sales, rentals, and other aspects of housing based on disability, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or source of funds. Report Housing Discrimination. 

 Register for the Live in Arlington Information Fair on April 27, an event connecting people with equitable housing services

Talk to a ... Teen Clinic Nurse

Take 90 seconds and hear from the Teen Clinic Coordinator about the "no cost or low cost" services offered at Arlington's Teen Health Services Clinic. 

• Current residents and community members are invited to an open house on May 4 to learn about the future plans for Barcroft Apartments.
  
  
• The Neighborhood Complete Streets Program will host two drop-in style open house events on May 7 and May 13. 
  
  
• There are only a few days left in the annual Vision Zero feedback campaign. Share your thoughts about transportation safety in Arlington.
  
  
• The Gateway Park project team wants to hear from residents before May 3 as it prepares to redesign the park in the heart of Rosslyn.
  
  
• The Neighborhood Mini grant pilot project is accepting applications for projects that build community. Hurry-- window closes on April 28.
  
  
• Imagine you live, work, and or play in Arlington in the year 2050—and you love it! What makes it great? 

Around Arlington

• The County Board awarded $2.3 million to nearly two dozen local non-profit organizations. 
  
  
• Fun is funner when it's free. Register for the Teen Takeover: Carnival at Thomas Jefferson on April 27. 
  
  
• Have you seen the new Teens Homepage? It is a great way find a wide array of fun teen activities. 
  
  
• On Saturday, April 27, the MoCA Innovation Studio hosts an Artist Talk/discussion with the creators of two major works of public art in Arlington.
  
  
• The 12th annual Superhero 5k & Fun Run is fast approaching on May 18. Register for the run and support local youth mentoring programs.  
  
  
• Do you suspect a case of fraud or embezzlement involving County funds? Take advantage of the confidential Financial Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline.
  
  
• Saturday, April 27 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Dispose of unwanted drugs at four take-back boxes around the county.
  
  
• Did you know that growing native plants in your yard also helps local birds and butterflies? It's not too late. Order your favorite plants before the Friday, April 26 deadline.

Looking for the Next Generation of Plant Parents

The Park Corps is now accepting applications from teens (16-18 years old) interested in working alongside Arlington’s natural resource professionals in forestry, wildlife management, and habitat restoration. 

Teens receive a $200 stipend on successful completion of this one-week summer program, beginning on July 8. 

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