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The board approved the slate by voice vote; no member recorded a negative vote or abstention. County staff noted that advisory appointments were placed on the agenda and that under the board’s rules the motion to appoint did not require a second.

Why it matters: Advisory groups feed policy and program recommendations into the board and county staff reviews. The reappointments preserve institutional knowledge on boards that advise on arts, aging, planning, transportation, parks and other county functions.

Ending: The appointments will take effect per the terms listed on the staff agenda; board documents list term end dates for each reappointment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Arlington County Board Recessed Meeting | April 9, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Arlington County Board approved a slate of advisory board and commission reappointments on April 9, reappointing members to the Arts Commission, Commission on Aging, Forest and Natural Resources Commission, Transportation Commission, Planning Commission and others in a voice vote that carried unanimously.","taxTitle","Arlington County, Virginia","taxId",20560,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6608240,"County releases Arlington Profile 2025 and 30‑year forecast: population 243,760; housing and jobs trends highlighted",1511,16270000,17781000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2939797-00dcfd864813db026948f1265649a253&start=16270&end=17781","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2939797-00dcfd864813db026948f1265649a253/thumbnail_16270000.jpg","/articles/6608240/Arlington-County/Virginia/County-releases-Arlington-Profile-2025-and-30year-forecast-population-243760-housing-and-jobs-trends-highlighted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6608240-ae45b045707f5091f8420ca3bba7a372/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437806&Signature=PFZC8oDUpr1-h-hhQYM~82I7LZRKIX6wblw1oqNY7pwGqNUmJNAck9MI6ZGR1kk8s3YNSSX5X9M1NpnG4RVOGdvmmPTJQATmJNFEfFk5VUfkC7JkAFVcE8ZDyLHiYD6WeoSfQKTRPHEkKeEHimOisrrDGgcapQhncpzYvAEY399KHMA8YJKpYxeu-V-LFc~Ef-Mp-YW2M~-TTKH6~VsCRe8bPvk5Rwycw23FwPicGGGxTIFRR~wY1T4E7jSOWOvQZpQaGZoY0DdmVwvzpu121d~RnP3UbiQFjeNS5wT6o4hI1m5GahaVCx6UwsSOLmyFQ3sYdbh4Eaia2f7LROA9yQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County planning staff presented the Arlington Profile 2025 and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG)‑coordinated 30‑year forecast (round 10.1) at the April 9 County Board meeting. The report and interactive data portal (arlingtonva.us/profile) summarize recent demographic and housing trends, corridor‑level data and the county’s 30‑year forecast used for functional planning.

Key figures and findings from the presentation by Elizabeth Hardy and Nicole Bowling:
- Population and composition: County staff estimated Arlington’s population at about 243,760 and reported that 41% of residents identify as persons of color.
- Housing stock: Arlington has approximately 26,540 housing units; roughly 73% of units are in multifamily buildings (including apartments and condominiums). The county’s average household size is estimated at about 2.08 persons per household.
- Employment: Staff estimated roughly 221,000 jobs in Arlington. The forecast notes that federal employment and regional dynamics affect office demand; staff reported approximately 25,000 federal jobs located in Arlington.
- Forecast (round 10.1): Compared with the previous forecast round, staff said the county now expects roughly a 38.6% increase in forecasted housing units by 2050 (an increase of about 2,050 housing units over the previous forecast), a roughly 29.3% increase in population by 2050 (an additional nearly 70,000 people by 2050 in the forecast), and slower employment growth than previously projected (a 20.1% jobs increase over 30 years versus an earlier 28% projection in round 10).

Context and board discussion: Board members praised the data release and asked how staff will get the information into the hands of residents who do not use online data portals. Staff said they will work with communications and distribution lists and explore additional outreach channels, including printed materials. Board members also discussed how the forecast informs planning for schools, utilities, transportation and affordable housing and asked for continued collaboration with other departments.

Why it matters: The profile and forecast provide the data underpinning capital and functional plans (transportation, schools, water, housing) and are used regionally in travel demand models. Board members said the figures will inform budget deliberations and strategic planning, and they asked staff to continue to expand outreach and to examine supplemental metrics requested by the board (climate and hunger indicators were suggested).","County planning staff presented the Arlington Profile 2025 and the regionally coordinated 30‑year forecast (round 10.1). County population is estimated at about 243,760, roughly 41% persons of color; the forecast projects substantial housing growth and slower office/employment growth through 2050.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6608245,"Arlington Board approves 531‑unit Pentagon Motel site plan after contentious debate; neighbors seek more protections",6857,13277000,20134000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2939797-00dcfd864813db026948f1265649a253&start=13277&end=20134","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2939797-00dcfd864813db026948f1265649a253/thumbnail_13277000.jpg","/articles/6608245/Arlington-County/Virginia/Arlington-Board-approves-531unit-Pentagon-Motel-site-plan-after-contentious-debate-neighbors-seek-more-protections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6608245-0656468f4107601bf0175acb76229718/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437806&Signature=nT71dMxwxC-mpUU1TUw4OjZG2FM1Jkw~FhPSt2EfUFKf8S7Bcj928AhRawTh~Cf4ufF4RKR7PLroFNpD6Nz9WVSjFN8cp~tLWSeHmtOTTtMimjlL628mMz462F7UigadWemgbT4aNMj6GMoegg8i-uanWM12V7tJoUoqEwEC4BconzjIGDdI3WO1ABKDlu1qzle-vR7a3gBEfy602x16hTVEvDYlHTjYTzSYQ7mFBj0Hboc4sCF0Dsls1YlkjX5VzaonwUg7n9QGkr36esViatciC-ECz7M5JClTchaQscUBdMO7~vCxVEvrSH25QQS4xgVIKM7tRI3VlGLWe~WARA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arlington County Board on April 9 approved a package of land‑use changes and a site plan amendment for a redevelopment commonly referred to as the “Pentagon Motel” site at 2480 South Glebe Road. The approvals include a General Land Use Plan amendment changing the parcel’s land‑use designation from service industry to medium residential, a Master Transportation Plan map amendment adding new local street segments, and a site plan amendment that would allow up to 531 residential units with related modifications.

Board action and vote: The board’s motions to adopt the GLUP change, the transportation map amendment and the site plan amendment were moved and seconded on the floor; the final site plan motion passed with four votes in favor and one abstention (4–0–1).

What the decision authorizes: If built as proposed, the site would be redeveloped from two aging motel properties and a surface parking lot into a large multifamily development with publicly accessible open space, a new internal street network and pedestrian improvements. The site plan package includes a public‑easement requirement for a new open space and a condition to pursue future local street links if neighboring property redevelops.

Points of dispute: Neighbors and community groups raised several concerns during public comment and at the board dais before the vote:
- Traffic and safety: Residents and speakers representing the Green Valley neighborhood said the Glebe/20th‑4th corridor already has high collision rates and failing intersections, and that adding hundreds of new daily trips would worsen congestion and safety. Several speakers urged a delay for a broader corridor study with VDOT involvement.
- Cemetery and church protection: Lomax AME Zion Church and members of its congregation urged additional protections for the adjacent historic cemetery, and asked the developer to fund a daycare or other direct neighborhood benefits tied to the congregation’s needs. The applicant agreed to added conditions including construction‑timing limits on Sundays, additional site screening and a recorded perpetual public‑access easement for the new open space.
- Affordable housing and community benefits: Opponents pressed for more on‑site affordable units and stronger, demonstrable benefits directly targeted to Green Valley residents. Under current state and county rules, the applicant may choose an on‑site affordable unit option or a monetary contribution; the applicant has proposed a contribution alternative and committed to nine on‑site affordable units in the site plan conditions (the staff report and site plan text provide the formulae and options required by county code).

Applicant outreach and commitments: The developer presented an outreach timeline showing multiple meetings with the church, the Green Valley Civic Association and the county since late 2023 and additional commitments made after the last public hearing. The applicant agreed to a 10‑year platinum sponsorship of Green Valley Day at the $2,500 level, to provide public art focused on local history, to construct the on‑site public open space and to meet quarterly with the neighborhood association after build‑out. The developer also committed to operational requirements to limit Sunday construction activity near the cemetery and to clean any dust or debris damaging the cemetery during construction.

Board direction: After the vote several board members announced immediate follow‑ups. The board also adopted a separate directive asking the county manager to bring forward a preliminary plan by May to pursue multiple corridor and safety actions for the Green Valley area, including a targeted Vision Zero analysis for the 20th/4th & Glebe intersection, outreach to adjoining property owners to explore access and easement options to Sherlington Road, feasibility work on realignment options and a review of nearby paper streets and bus service enhancement opportunities.

Why this matters: The approval converts an underused motel and parking site into a large residential project in a historically Black neighborhood, raising competing goals: increase housing supply and revenue versus neighborhood traffic, preservation and displacement concerns. The board’s actions also highlight the limitations of county authority under current state law for prescribing on‑site affordable housing levels on privately developed parcels.

Ending: The developer must still obtain required permits, including VDOT approvals for any work affecting state right‑of‑way; the board’s approvals set conditions and monitoring obligations that county staff, the applicant and community organizations must now implement.","The County Board approved a site plan amendment and associated land‑use changes allowing up to 531 residential units at 2480 South Glebe Road despite vocal objections from Green Valley neighbors and Lomax AME Zion Church over traffic, cemetery protection and the level of affordable housing. The measure passed 4–0–1.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6608249,"Arlington County Board adopts FY2026 budget, holds property tax rate flat and raises meals tax to 5%",0,16478000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2939797-00dcfd864813db026948f1265649a253&start=16478&end=16478","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2939797-00dcfd864813db026948f1265649a253/thumbnail_16478000.jpg","/articles/6608249/Arlington-County/Virginia/Arlington-County-Board-adopts-FY2026-budget-holds-property-tax-rate-flat-and-raises-meals-tax-to-5","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6608249-d1babed9371cac8ed34c72e41fe5e549/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437806&Signature=n1NbWQcYSj5OGdZ0jgDoyDGLxVDMEPE~v5ctv8pUbIvdvCQW9PDGdv5ZmG6xr8SSQaCcCmQ1iL2mk1GsJweu3CHSV1Uu0TKZwcY9nxc~CvuPFIKLDqhXXlf-bcT-vQGfclY7qO2JYAwVGZmogSeGOX~DR6X3QDTysgwCb6cs0a3ktfxjji81~WuO7i98n4K7xg6XqDqpgtDOZFeSHdJv8l26p39qVPuQ5xR393AAtiTwHYRf7uMM8jE3~o3oPWpV8Fh4D8SPqr6Y-Fw8Mz-arHCHa-f~~ab9cP2sMj~NNhx~WpE~XRoFImQWB-mJtbBYlT1p2GSCtCc7FvstUeSGRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arlington County Board on April 9 adopted the fiscal year 2026 county operating and capital budget, approved the corresponding appropriations and tax resolutions and enacted a series of fee and code amendments. The board kept the county’s base real estate tax rate unchanged at $1.033 per $100 of assessed value, adopted a 5% meals tax (up from 4%), and approved several other tax and fee measures. The package passed unanimously.

Why it matters: The budget funds the county’s safety net and core municipal services while responding to growing uncertainty in the regional and federal economy. County leaders said the package preserves services for vulnerable residents, advances climate and public safety priorities and includes one‑time and ongoing measures to stabilize the county’s finances amid volatile revenue forecasts.

Most important items: The adopted budget includes a one‑time addition of $11,000,000 to the county’s economic stabilization reserve, new one‑time homeless services funding of $1,000,000 and continued major local investments in affordable housing and housing grants (the staff report identifies approximately $17,600,000 in the housing grants allocation). The board also restored funding and program support for childcare licensing and locally funded childcare subsidies to address gaps while state funding is delayed. On compensation, the board approved a 2% range movement and a 3.5% pay increase on anniversary dates for non‑bargaining employees; the budget text estimated the average net salary increase for an employee earning $80,000 would be about $2,280 after health deductions.

The budget preserved and in some places expanded the county’s public safety and climate commitments. The county manager and department leaders described investments to help the fire and police departments recruit and to continue the county’s climate and tree canopy work, including one‑time funding for tree planting and invasive species management and funding for electric vehicle fleet expansion. The board’s guidance also directs prioritization of strategic climate projects through the Climate Action Fund.

Process and vote: The board debated the motions and guidance across multiple work sessions before the April 9 vote. Chair Tacos Carringtonus described the adopted resolution as “the core budget resolution” that reflects the county’s priorities. The final motions that adopt the fiscal year 2026 budget, tax rates and related ordinances were moved and seconded on the floor and carried unanimously.

What’s next: The board instructed the county manager to continue monitoring revenues (consumption taxes and business license tax receipts were cited as items that will be watched closely) and directed staff to return with updated financial information and any recommended adjustments by June if economic conditions change. The guidance document adopted with the budget also tasks staff with ongoing efficiency reviews and targeted community investments called out in the motion.

Ending note: Board members stressed the combination of fiscal restraint and targeted investments — holding the property tax rate steady while shifting some revenue burden to other sources — and emphasized that the adopted package seeks to protect human services and other supports for residents facing economic uncertainty.","The Arlington County Board adopted its FY2026 operating and capital budget and tax resolutions April 9, keeping the base real estate tax rate flat but raising the meals tax from 4% to 5%. The package includes one‑time reserves, increases for housing and human services, pay adjustments and funding tied to climate goals; the vote was unanimous.","actionData","errors"]

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