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Public comments
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Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 17, 2026.

Public comments (17)

OpposedMary HardingOct 17, 2026

Questioned the proportionality and cost-benefit of the $2 million Cleveland Street sidewalk.

County Board (Regular) — October 17, 2026 · 2:36:35 →
OpposedVincent BlackwoodOct 17, 2026

Opposed the sidewalk portion of the North Cleveland project due to neighborhood opposition and tree/parking loss.

County Board (Regular) — October 17, 2026 · 2:18:13 →
OpposedCarolyn WelshensOct 17, 2026

Urged the board to decouple the intersection improvements from the unnecessary and costly sidewalk project.

County Board (Regular) — October 17, 2026 · 2:22:01 →
OpposedAudrey ClementOct 17, 2026

Challenged the ARNAC voting process and lack of advisory independence.

County Board (Regular) — October 17, 2026 · 2:24:56 →
OpposedHarry BlackwoodOct 17, 2026

Supported intersection work but urged rejection of the costly and disruptive Cleveland Street sidewalk.

County Board (Regular) — October 17, 2026 · 2:28:14 →
OpposedMaureen LeahyOct 17, 2026

Opposed the Cleveland Street sidewalk, citing sufficient existing sidewalks and loss of parking.

County Board (Regular) — October 17, 2026 · 2:31:11 →
OpposedRonnie FreemanOct 17, 2026

Requested decoupling the sidewalk from the intersection upgrade to preserve mature trees and parking.

County Board (Regular) — October 17, 2026 · 2:33:10 →
SupportiveWilliam GreggOct 17, 2026

Voiced support for the North Cleveland Street sidewalk project to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility.

County Board (Regular) — October 17, 2026 · 2:09:25 →
SupportiveZoe GallebeckOct 17, 2026

Supported the North Cleveland Street sidewalk for children's safety walking to bus stops in winter darkness.

County Board (Regular) — October 17, 2026 · 2:11:30 →
SupportiveWendy ZupakOct 17, 2026

Expressed strong community support for the Clarendon Courthouse sidewalk and intersection project.

County Board (Regular) — October 17, 2026 · 2:14:28 →
SupportiveBrian BostonOct 17, 2026

Spoke on behalf of Barton Place Condominium board in support of the North Cleveland Street enhancements.

County Board (Regular) — October 17, 2026 · 2:16:01 →
ConcernedDixie DuncanMay 4, 2026

Highlighted severe safety hazards, narrow widths, and heavy congestion on Carlin Springs Road near local schools.

County Board (Special) — May 4, 2026 · 24:54 →
ConcernedSusan CampbellMay 4, 2026

Expressed concern over environmental protection areas and traffic impacts related to the Virginia Hospital Center behavioral health site plan.

County Board (Special) — May 4, 2026 · 33:36 →
OpposedAudrey ClementMay 4, 2026

Argued that NVTA trail-widening funds for the Custis Trail violate Virginia code requirements regarding congestion reduction and waste taxpayer money.

County Board (Special) — May 4, 2026 · 38:58 →
ConcernedFrank McDermottMay 4, 2026

Expressed alarm over the Potomac interceptor sewer collapse and questioned potential threats to regional water supplies.

County Board (Special) — May 4, 2026 · 43:37 →
SupportiveJackie SnellingMay 4, 2026

Expressed support for the Virginia Hospital Center behavioral health facility while urging county action on traffic safety on Carlin Springs Road.

County Board (Special) — May 4, 2026 · 1:21:04 →
ConcernedCynthia HiltonMay 4, 2026

Spoke on behalf of the Cherrydale Citizens Association about commercial traffic problems and oversight issues at Medical Facilities of America.

County Board (Special) — May 4, 2026 · 13:29 →

News & external sources (6)

WTOP – VirginiaOct 22, 2026

Washington Manassas Airport breaks ground on $41M air traffic control tower

After nearly 26 years of planning, local, state and federal officials broke ground Tuesday on a new air traffic control tower at Washington Manassas Airport, marking a significant investment in the airport’s future.

ARLnowOct 22, 2026

Big outdoor clocks across Arlington are broken, and one may never be fixed

Time keeps ticking away. At least, it’s supposed to do that. In many places around Arlington, however, you might get fooled into thinking it’s not moving. Several large outdoor clocks […]

WTOP – VirginiaOct 20, 2026

Construction of Dulles airport ‘VIP’ terminal preparing for takeoff

The "VIP" terminal would be for commercial airline passengers who pay a premium to spend less time rubbing elbows with less fortunate fellow flyers.

WTOP NewsJul 5, 2024

Arlington, DC are ‘most vulnerable cities in the US’: Boil water advisory points out lack of backup supply

Arlington, DC are ‘most vulnerable cities in the US’: Boil water advisory points out lack of backup supply WTOP News

Arlington County WebsiteOct 21, 2021

Crystal City to Reagan National Airport Multimodal Connection (CC2DCA)

Crystal City to Reagan National Airport Multimodal Connection (CC2DCA) Arlington County Website

PlanetizenMay 23, 2018

Details Emerging About the Big Pedestrian Bridge Proposed for Arlington County, Virginia

Details Emerging About the Big Pedestrian Bridge Proposed for Arlington County, Virginia Planetizen