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Committee narrowly reports bill letting Arlington voters weigh changes to county‑manager plan of government
Summary
House Bill 2768 would let Arlington County adopt optional changes — including board size, district elections and a four‑year board chair — subject to a local referendum; the committee reported the bill 11–9 after testimony from county representatives opposing the measure.
House Bill 2768, which would update the county‑manager plan of government specific to Arlington County, was reported by the House Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns on a close vote.
The measure, described by its sponsor as permissive, would allow Arlington County to expand its board beyond five members, provide the option for single‑member districts or a hybrid district/at‑large system, and permit the board chair to be elected to a four‑year term rather than chosen annually by board members. The bill includes a mechanism for a…
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