Arlington County Board votes 5–0 to convene closed meeting under Virginia Code

Mar 11, 2025

At 5:44 PM on March 11, 2025, the County Board voted 5–0 to move into a closed meeting under Virginia Code §2.2-3711.A.1, 3, 5, 7 and 8 to discuss appointee performance, disposition of publicly held property, a prospective business expansion, and litigation matters; the motion was made by Chair Takis Karantonis and seconded by Member Julius D. 'JD' Spain, Sr.

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At 5:44 PM the Arlington County Board voted unanimously (5–0) to convene a closed meeting. Chair Takis Karantonis moved that the Board enter a closed session, and Member Julius D. 'JD' Spain, Sr. seconded the motion. The Board cited Virginia Code 2.2-3711.A.1, 3, 5, 7 and 8 as authorization to discuss: (1) the performance of Board appointees; (2) disposition of publicly held real property where open discussion would harm the County's bargaining position; (3) the expansion of an existing business where no prior announcement had been made; and (4) consultation with the County Attorney regarding actual and probable litigation and the applicability of certain laws and enforcement actions on local governments.

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