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Arlington official outlines growth, budget stress and 2026 priorities at State of the City
Summary
At a State of the City address, a city presenter said Arlington (about 23,000 residents) is pursuing infrastructure, housing and economic projects while managing slower sales‑tax revenue; the address highlighted grant wins and a focus on public safety and fiscal reserves.
A city presenter delivered Arlington’s State of the City, saying the community of roughly 23,000 residents is on a “strong path forward” while adjusting to slower sales‑tax revenue and inflation.
The presenter said the city’s 2025–26 budget was built around three priorities — public safety, fiscal sustainability and economic development — and that the council will set the next priorities at its spring retreat for the upcoming two‑year budget cycle. “I’m honored to share the state of the city with you,” the presenter said at the start of the…
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