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Welcome!Arlington's Republican PartyComing events - Updated!
Kaine stonewalls on out-of-state travel << New
It's McDonnell, Bolling, Cuccinelli
Read more about the 2009 campaigns and campaign news
Delegate races: Brescia, Ringel & Vasques << Updated Three Republican candidates are running for the state House of Delegates in Arlington this year:
They're all running to break the Democrats' stranglehold on Arlington's representation in Richmond. See more on the 2009 local campaigns and news coverage
McDonnell campaign hits airwaves
Mullins wins term as RPV Chairman Congratulations to Pat Mullins, the new chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia. He was elected on May 2, to succeed Jeff Frederick, and then re-elected at the State Convention on May 30, Mullins is a longtime Republican activist, who served as Fairfax County GOP Chairman in the early 90's. (See more in Northern Va. GOP news.) County budget: Taxes and fees up again << Updated
The Board increased the real estate tax rate by 2.7 cents. That's a $50 increase in the average homeowner's tax bill, since property values in Arlington have declined only slightly. The County Civic Federation had recommended a smaller increase (just 1.7 cents), but the Board ignored that suggestion. Most localities in Northern Virginia reduced average homeowner tax bills this year, but Arlington continues to tax more. Arlington trash collection and water/sewer fees will also go up by an average of $65 per household. The County Board did back down on plans to charge for evening/weekend parking in the Clarendon garage, and for a whopping increase in the vehicle-decal fee. But the bottom line is yet another year of higher taxes and fees for Arlington residents. See more on the 2009 budget debate and news coverage
Contribute online Show your financial support for Arlington's Republican Party, and help us prepare for 2009. You can contribute online by credit card, or send a check.
Fall '08 events were big hits! Thanks to the many local Republicans who attended our Arlington Watch Party for Sen. McCain's speech on Sep. 4 in Ballston; our Summer Picinic on Sep. 6 at Potomac Overlook Park. (see news and photos); the Italian Supper with Lt. Gov. Bolling on Sep. 18 in Lyon Village; our Fall Fundraiser with Cong. Tom Davis on Oct. 2 in North Arlington; the Debate Watch Party on Oct. 15 in Ballston; our Election Night Party on Nov.4 in Clarendon; and our Volunteer Awards Dinner with Atty. Gen. McDonnell on Dec. 11 in Lyon Village (see news coverage). Check our web calendar for more great GOP events in Arlington!
WARNING for Arlington homeowners . . .
Rental apartments coming next door!
The County Board is changing zoning laws to allow small rental units in Arlington's single-family neighborhoods! That can lead to overcrowding, reduced home values, and will change the character of neighborhoods. Fighting back: Dozens of concerned citizens testified againt the change at a public hearing on July 19. The County Board approved the plan, but limited the number of units. Learn more about the "accessory dwelling" plan. Keep up-to-date with RSS
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