Vice-Chair· 2024-2027
Maureen Coffey
Arlington County
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- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 6:50:47
- Avg per meeting
- 19:34
- Segments
- 5763
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Top issues during term (20)
Public Safety Surveillance and Automated License Plate Readers
Ending contracts with ALPR vendors eliminates ongoing subscription costs but requires reallocating funds within public safety technology accounts.
Ranked-Choice Voting Continuation
Maintains existing operational costs for election administration and voter education grants.
Police Transparency and Accountability following Officer-Involved Shooting
Public safety operations, potential litigation defense, and oversight body funding are directly impacted by police department policies.
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.
Delay in Release of Body-Worn Camera Footage in Sean Vaughn Shooting
2027 State General Assembly Legislative Package
Impacts state funding allocations and local taxation authority across county services.
Housing Affordability and Expanded Housing Options (EHO)
New housing developments and rezonings directly influence property values, infrastructure connection fees, and county tax revenues.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Fees
Recoupment of capital and operational costs for public EV charging stations.
Snow Removal Response Plan and "Snow Buddies" Program
Allocates staff and operational resources for winter storm response.
County Town Hall and Community Engagement
Enhanced outreach efforts involve standard administrative communication costs.
Participation in Federal Litigation (LULAC v. DHS)
Legal costs associated with active federal litigation participation.
public transit expansion
You'll save money on getting around since the expanded service comes with cheaper ride rates.
Traffic Safety and Vision Zero Action Plan
Potential reallocation of county transportation funds for corridor studies and signage installation.
Zoning Ordinance Updates for Telecommunications and Compliance
Absorbed within existing staff resources.
Independent Policing Auditor Appointment
Funding for the Independent Policing Auditor position is allocated within the county budget.
Dominion Energy and NextEra Merger Intervention
Potential long-term impacts on utility rates for Arlington residents and businesses.
North Cleveland Street Sidewalk and Intersection Improvements
The project allocates approximately $1.9 million from Arlington Neighborhoods Program bond funds.
Contract Compliance and Legal Remedies
Depends on the value of the contract and potential default remedies.
Nelly Custis School Historic Designation vs. Affordable Housing
Minimal procedural impact at this initiation stage.
Decisions during term (405)
Recorded while Coffey was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Advisory Board and Commission Appointments
Removal of Commissioner from Park and Recreation Commission
Adoption of Revised Office of County Auditor Charter
Adoption of Revised Audit Committee Charter
Adoption of Electric Vehicle Charging Station Fees
Direction to Manager Regarding EV Charging Contracts
Deferral of Circuit Court Behavioral Health Docket MOU
Acceptance of Sustainability Grant
Consent Agenda Approval
Resolution to Initiate Zoning Amendments for Faith-Based Affordable Housing
Substitute Motion to Decouple North Cleveland Street Sidewalk
Funding Request for Arlington Neighborhoods Program Projects
U-3258-10-1 Use Permit Review of an outdoor café in the public right-of-way (Green Pig Bistro); located at 1025 N. Fillmore St. (RPC# 18-024-020).
U-3332-12-2 Use Permit Review for live entertainment and dancing and for an outdoor café at William Jeffrey's Tavern; located at 2301 Columbia Pike, Suite 100 (RPC# 25-017-098).
U-3496-17-2 Use Permit Review for live entertainment (Azteca Grill, Inc.); located at 3005 Columbia Pike (RPC #25-014-001).
U-3588-20-1/UPER20-00033 Use Permit Review for live entertainment (Caspi Restaurant and Lounge); located at 2901 Columbia Pike. (RPC #25-013-002).
UPER20-00034 Use Permit Review for a contractors’ storage and staging yard; located on the Service Road (No street number, at the Crescent Lot). (RPC# 34-020-243, 34-020-244, 34-020-263, 34-027-035).
UPER23-00011 Use Permit Review for an open-air market at Metropolitan Park; located within portions of the public right-of-way on South Elm Street and Metropolitan Park and at 1221 S. Fern St., 1301 S. Fern St., 1311 S. Fern St., 1401 S.…
UPER24-00002 Use Permit Review for an open-air market at Metropolitan Park; located within portions of the public right-of-way on South Elm Street and Metropolitan Park and at 1221 S. Fern St., 1301 S. Fern St., 1311 S. Fern St., 1401 S.…
UPER25-00017 Use Permit Review for live entertainment (Astro Beer Hall); located at 4001 Campbell Ave. (RPC #29-020-014). (Published 10-13-26)
Voting record (207)
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