Member· 2025-2028
Julius D. "JD" Spain, Sr.
Arlington County
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- 3:42:41
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- 14:51
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Top issues during term (15)(Development)
Triumphal Arch Project Litigation
Legal costs will be incurred by the county to pursue the lawsuit.
Affordable Housing Strategy and Bond Funding
Involves an estimated $17.7 million base operating budget plus potential one-time funding requests of nearly $700,000.
Arlington Thrive Humanitarian Grant
Discussions touched on county funding priorities and community support programs.
Air & Space Force Association Site Redevelopment
Generates new tax revenue and private investment along the Langston Boulevard corridor with multi-million dollar construction value.
recreation facility development
Building a major new sports facility will require significant county capital improvement funds, potentially impacting local park budgets.
Economic Contributions and Support for Immigrant Communities
Highlights existing positive net tax contributions of immigrant workers to local and federal tax bases.
Ballston Park and Buckingham Commercial Area Planning Study
Land use policies directly affect property values and municipal infrastructure costs.
Commercial Real Estate and Office Vacancy Pressures
Directly impacts commercial property tax revenues supporting the county budget.
Redevelopment of 1501 Langston Boulevard
Generates a $1.77 million cash contribution to the Affordable Housing Investment Fund alongside significant private capital investment in public stormwater infrastructure.
Alexan Courthouse Residential Redevelopment
Generates a multi-million dollar contribution to the Affordable Housing Investment Fund or on-site affordable units, alongside private capital investment.
Inn of Rosslyn Redevelopment and Housing Supply
Private investment in 141 new residential units and public infrastructure improvements.
CPHD General Fund and Development Fund Operations
Determines resource allocations for county planning, permitting, and development review services.
Outdoor Dining and Use Permit Regulation for Scapegoat Beer Garden
Generates local business activity and hospitality tax revenue upon opening.
Arlington View Neighborhood Plan Update
Future capital and infrastructure improvements will be prioritized through county programs such as the Arlington Neighborhoods Program.
Permit Arlington Customer Experience Enhancements
Aids efficiency for property owners and contractors navigating permit fees.
Decisions during term (27)
Recorded while Sr. was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Air & Space Force Association Site Redevelopment (1501 Langston Blvd)
UPER25-00016 Use Permit Review for an off-site contractors’ storage and staging yard for the Red Lion Inn development (SP #233); located at 1601 Fairfax Drive (RPC# 17-027-008).
Short-term financing credit agreement between the County, the Arlington County Industrial Development Authority (IDA), and Wells Fargo, N.A., to be used to finance the acquisition and installation of certain land, facilities, and equipment.
Adjustments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Community Development Fund, including appropriation of additional Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds and revisions to Habitat for Humanity's Critical Home Repair Project, including…
Acceptance and appropriation of Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Virginia Homeless Solutions Program (VHSP) grant funding to the Department of Human Services (DHS). (Published 09-15-26)
Acceptance and execution of the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), Continuum of Care (CoC) Planning grant (agreement) with the Department of Human Services (DHS).
Arlington Community Services Board Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 and FY 2027 Performance Contract with Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
UPER24-00014 Use Permit Review for a childcare center (Armed Service YMCA Child Development Center); located at 2640 Shirlington Road (RPC# 31-033-318).
Commonwealth’s Development Opportunity Fund (COF) grant of $800,000 to Innovative Defense Technologies, LLC (IDT), through Arlington County and the Industrial Development Authority of Arlington County, Virginia (the Authority), subject to…
UPER24-00031 Use Permit Review for an outdoor café located within a privately owned public space (Westville) at The Crossing Clarendon development; located at 2700 Clarendon Blvd. (RPC #18-016-113).
Acceptance and appropriation of a 12-Month, $150,000 Regional Innovation Fund (RIF) grant from the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) to Arlington Economic Development (AED). (Published 06-10-26)
Acceptance and appropriation of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) grant funding, to be administered under the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Ballston Quarter Community Development Authority Officers and Audit
Waverly Ridge Townhouse Development (2134 North Taylor Street)
Ordinance, with an effective date of July 1, 2026, to amend, reenact, and adopt the fees depicted on the Department of Environmental Services Consolidated Development-Related Fee Schedule related to and listed under the sections titled…
Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 changes to the Department of Community Planning, Housing and Development (CPHD) development related fees for Planning, Zoning, and Inspection Services, effective July 1, 2026. (Published 04-21-26)
FBCA25-00007 Use Permit Amendment to revise Condition #7 (Tree Conservation and Replacement), Condition #9 (Photographic Record of Development), Condition #17 (Sustainable Design Elements), Condition #20 (Final Landscape Plan), Condition…
Authorization of Arlington County's Five-Year HUD Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2031 and FY 2027 Annual Action Plan for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and direction to execute the FY 2027…
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Advanced Institute of Convergence Technology (“AICT”) in Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea to support collaboration on economic development in the two localities. (Published 03-10-26)
Dominion Energy Solutions Solar Development, LLC (“Dominion Energy Solutions”) Solar Power Purchase Agreements for solar services to be located at four County facilities: (1) Quincy 1, 1425 N. Quincy St., Arlington, Va. 22207, (2) Quincy…
Voting record (6)(Development)
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Air & Space Force Association Site Redevelopment (1501 Langston Blvd)
to: A. Adopt the ordinance attached to the Board report dated June 5, 2026, namely to amend Site Plan #173 to permit redevelopment of the site with a new building containing up to 394 dwelling units,
Waverly Ridge Townhouse Development (2134 North Taylor Street)
It reflects my recognition that there are competing governing principles at stake, particularly in policy consistency, equity commitments, and adherence to our adopted plans.