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Happy Fall!
It has been quite the summer of national politics, community events, and County Board actions. With Fall in full swing, I wanted to share a few updates and hear what's on your mind.
First, see below for upcoming highlights and opportunities for feedback - from our Board meetings this week to surveys on transportation, ranked choice voting and Gateway Park.
Second, please remember to vote by November 5!
Third, look for a longer email recapping recent board actions soon.
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Ps. Please connect on social media or reach out at scunningham@arlington.va.us. |
Upcoming Highlights:
- At Today's Regular Board Meeting we will be considering Recovery Residences (proposed zoning change to allow up to 8 residents by-right), retirement plan changes, towing ordinance updates, deer management practices, and Crystal House 3 affordable housing project funding.
- At Tuesday's Recessed Board Meeting the manager will share updates Clarendon & Live Entertainment (including noise ordinance) and Tree Canopy.
- On November 13th, the Board will have two public worksessions:
1. Permits and Enforcement Overview to clarify current practice aroud permit issuance, zoning review, land disturbance approval, building permit, occupancy permit and complaint investigation and resolution.
2. Low Residential Study Data Discussion to consider baseline data and study scope to define how we might better manage lot coverage/permeability, tree coverage, and stormwater in neighborhoods zoned for low residential (R-5 through R-20).
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Remember to Vote!
Consider voting early - quick, easy and you'll get fewer calls yourself ;)
Remind others to vote. Text, call, email your friends and family. Join a phone bank, canvass or postcard writing campaign.
Nationally, whatever your political leaning, I hope you will join me in supporting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. This election is different and demands we reach beyond politics to choose democracy over authoritarianism and hope over hate. |
Senator Tim Kaine and Rep. Don Beyer are exceptional leaders, who will continue to stand for every Virginian. |
Locally, we are lucky to have eight committed candidates competing in the general election for open seats on the School Board and County Board. I am supporting Kathleen Clark, Zuraya Tapia-Hadley, J.D. Spain, and each of the local bond initiatives The County Board race will be ranked choice. Vote for your top three candidates, in your order of preference. |
Recap of Useful 2024 Info:
(You have seen these links before, but nice to have them handy when you need them!)
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Each of our volunteer commissions has a board liaison. My assignments align with my 2024 priority areas:
Get the basics right/Use resources efficiently: Climate Change, Energy and Environment (C2E2), Real Estate Assessments Board of Equalization, Civil Service Commission, Metropolitan Council of Governments (MCOG) Metropolitan Washington Air Quality Committee, MCOG Chesapeake Bay and Water Resources Committee, Quincy Site Liaison
Refine our housing investments & planning: Columbia Pike Partnership, Historical Affairs & Landmark Review Board, Housing, Industrial Development Authority
Connect our community and young people: Arts, Park & Recreation, Partnership for Children, Youth & Families, and Sports |
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