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Arlington's Republican Party

Coming events - Updated!
• Sat., July 4: Independence Day
• Thu., July 9: Vasques for Delegate kick-off (in Alexandria)
• Sat., July 18: YR park clean-up project
• Wed., July 22: County Committee meeting
• Sat., July 25: Arlington GOP summer picnic
For details and more upcoming events, see our online calendar

Kaine stonewalls on out-of-state travel << New

Gov. Tim Kaine (D) continues to hide his extensive national travel schedule as Democratic National Chairman, despite news media requests. The Virginia GOP has filed a Freedom of Information Act request for the itinerary; and the DNC has finally agreed (belatedly) to reimburse the state for Kaine's travel-related security expenses. (See more in State campaign news and the RPV video.)

It's McDonnell, Bolling, Cuccinelli

Lt. Gov.Bill Bolling was nominated for a second term at the Republican State Convention on May 30, Sen. Ken Cuccinelli won a three-way contest for the nomination for Attorney General. They join Bob McDonnell on the GOP statewide ticket.

Delegate races: Brescia, Ringel & Vasques << Updated

Three Republican candidates are running for the state House of Delegates in Arlington this year:
• Eric Brescia in the 47th District (an open seat);
• Aaron Ringel in the 48th District;
• Vicki Vasques in the 45th District (which includes much of Alexandria).

They're all running to break the Democrats' stranglehold on Arlington's representation in Richmond.

McDonnell campaign hits airwaves

GOP gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell is now running TV ads in all major media markets (including Washington, DC) on his commitment to jobs. Watch the clips in our McDonnell video gallery.

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

Arlington's all-Democrat County Board decided to raise taxes again this year, along with hiking various fees, even though many citizens called for greater budgetary restraint. The final decision was announced on April 28.

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.

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.

'08 election Wrap-up

We thank our candidates and wonderful volunteers for their tireless efforts this year. And thanks to the thousands of Arlington voters who supported our ticket in 2008. • John McCain for President • Sarah Palin for Vice President • Jim Gilmore for U.S. Senate • Mark Ellmore for Congress Read more on the McCain campaign and our entire ticket. See also: County and statewide election results

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.

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