Arlington County Board Wrap Up
Arlington County Board Wrap Up
Daniel Adams
An in-depth discussion of actions and initiatives undertaken by the Arlington County Board. Each month we'll review the Board's proceedings and talk to members, staff, stakeholders and community leaders to highlight the topics and projects that are integral to Arlingtonians. Each episode we will take a deep dive into how the Board is working to ensure its commitment to Arlington's Vision and truly providing for a world-class urban community.
Episode 7 - Arlington County Parks & Rec and the CIP
County Board Chair Katie Cristol and Board Member Libby Garvey are joined by DPR Director Jane Rudolph to discuss the recently passed CIP and how it will effect parks and green spaces over the next decade.
Jul 21, 2022
24 min
Episode 6 - Celebrating Pride Month
County Board Chair Katie Cristol is joined by Board Member Takis Karantonis and Assistant County Manager for Human Rights Gurjit Chima to discuss Pride Month, Arlington's 2021 MEI score, and the Human Rights Commission.  
Jun 23, 2022
32 min
Episode 5 - Mental Health
A Discussion with Board Chair Katie Cristol and DHS Deputy Director Deborah Warren on Mental Health during May, Mental Health Awareness Month.
May 18, 2022
32 min
Episode 4 - Urban Tree Canopy
A discussion with County Board Member Matt de Ferranti and EcoAction Arlington Executive Director Elenor Hodges regarding urban tree canopy.
Apr 28, 2022
33 min
Episode 3 - The County Budget
Join County Manager Mark Schwartz, Board Chair Katie Cristol, and Board Member Libby Garvey for an in-depth discussion on the County's $1.4B annual operating budget.
Mar 24, 2022
30 min
Episode 2 - Pentagon City Sector Plan
Board Chair Katie Cristol and Member Takis Karantonis discuss the Pentagon City Sector Plan.
Feb 17, 2022
31 min
Episode 1 - Housing in Arlington County
County Board Chair Katie Cristol, Vice-Chair Christian Dorsey and Catherine Buell, Director of Amazon's Housing Equity Fund, discuss the Barcroft project and the future of safe, stable and affordable housing in Arlington.  
Jan 26, 2022
30 min
January 4, 2022, County Board Organizational Meeting
The annual Board Meeting where members elect the Chair and Vice-Chair, adopt meeting procedures and set the tone for the year to come by outlining the Board's focus, strategy and priorities.  Areas of focus were affordable housing, climate change and equity.
Jan 20, 2022
11 min