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What residents are talking about in Arlington County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Police Accountability and Body-Worn Camera Footage Release
Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) and Mass Surveillance
Housing Affordability and Expanded Housing Options (EHO)
2027 State General Assembly Legislative Package
Housing
Development & housing
Water & utilities
Infrastructure
Public safety
Zoning & land use
UPER26-00021 Use Permit Amendment for Clarendon Ballroom
UPER26-00028 Use Permit Amendment for Buena Vida
UPER26-00008 Use Permit for live entertainment at Big Tony's
Roads & traffic
Parks & recreation
Environment
Schools
Business & jobs
Tyndale Christian School Use Permit Review
Affordable Housing Strategy and Bond Funding
Police Transparency and Accountability following Officer-Involved Shooting
Glencarlyn Neighborhood Traffic Safety and Carlin Springs Road
Countywide Prohibition on Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
Local Historic District Designation request for the Nelly Custis Elementary School/Melwood, Located At 750 23Rd St. S. (RPC# 36-039-015).
U-1794-68-2 Use Permit Review of a transitional parking area for WBM of Arlington
Resolution to Initiate Amendments to the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance
Faith in Housing and By-Right Development Legislation
Crystal City Adaptive Reuse and Center Park Trade-offs
Traffic and Pedestrian Safety on South Carlin Springs Road
Langston Boulevard Plan Adherence and Townhouse Development
Carlin Springs Road Traffic Safety and Infrastructure
Economic Development and Foreign Advisory Boards
Expanded Housing Options (Missing Middle) and Zoning
Allocation of State Personal Property Tax Relief Monies
Resolution to initiate consideration of historic district overlay zoning for Melwood
3130 Langston Boulevard Site Plan
Arlington Apartheid Divest Campaign
Expanded Housing Options (EHO)
Zoning Ordinance Enforcement
County Morals, Ethics, and Equity
3130 Langston Boulevard & Taylor St. Projects
Restorative Justice & Legal Practices
Peace Tech Accelerator
Innovation District & Foreign Policy
Arlington Memorial Circle Planning
Public Utilities Back Billing Policy
Elections
Budget
Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center Gymnastics Program Preservation
Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Tax Rate Adjustments
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Arlington County from local and regional media.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Arlington, NOVA Parks Host E-Moto Trail Safety Events
Published on October 26, 2026 --> What: NOVA Parks and representatives from Arlington County will announce free E-Moto Trail Safety Engagement Events.  In an effort to increase e-Moto awareness and ...
Arlington County Continues Equity-Based Grant Program
Published on October 19, 2026 Arlington County has reaffirmed its support for the “Opportunities Grant,” which is now accepting proposals. The program continues to invest in local organizations working to addre...
Board Statement on Video Release of May Police-Involved Shooting
Published on October 23, 2026 --> The loss of Shawn Valn's life is a tragedy. Mr. Valn’s death has deeply impacted our community and our County government as a whole. The Arlington County Board's directio...
October 2026 Arlington County Board Wrap-Up
Published on October 24, 2026 The Arlington County Board considered and acted on dozens of agenda items at its October 2026 Regular and Recessed County Board Meetings.  These include the following: Sa...
TRAFFIC ALERT: 51st Annual Marine Corps Marathon
Published on October 16, 2026 ARLINGTON, Va. - The 51st annual Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026.  The wheelchair/hand cycle division will begin at 7:05 a.m., fo...
Virginia and D.C. sue over arch with construction potentially set to start next week
The legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch are mounting, with the District of Columbia and Virginia suing in federal court today (Saturday) as the administration says construction […]
Oct 31, 2026Several veterans groups file motion supporting Trump arch; Vietnam vets clarify position
Several large veterans groups told a federal judge that they support building the triumphal arch to honor the country's service members.
Oct 30, 2026LGBTQ panel’s new chair seeks more face time with Arlington county manager
The new chair of Arlington’s LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee is hoping for more opportunities to get in front of top county leadership. Michael Castellano was elected the panel’s chair on Oct. […]
Oct 30, 2026County Board tangles with legislators over who should pay Metro costs
Arlington’s elected officials on the County Board and in Richmond appear to have different ideas on who should shoulder higher costs for Metro service. As part of an annual legislative […]
Oct 30, 2026Removal of Flock cameras in Arlington draws flak from all sides at town hall
County leaders this week were criticized both for going too far, and not going far enough, in limiting the use of automated license-plate readers in the county. Most who spoke […]
Oct 29, 2026Morning Notes for October 28, 2026
Arch Would Shadow Cemetery — “Over the course of a year, the shadow of the triumphal arch would touch burial sites in Arlington National Cemetery on 284 days, The Post […]
Oct 28, 2026New ‘ambassador’ program would expand road safety outreach in Arlington
Volunteer “ambassadors” could help expand efforts to reduce injuries on Arlington’s roads. The proposal was rolled out Oct. 21 at the annual meeting of stakeholders connected to the county’s Vision […]
Oct 28, 2026