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Welcome!Arlington's Republican PartyComing events
McDonnell names Foster to State Board << New!
See news article on the Foster appointment.
McDonnell gives GOP response to State of Union Gov. Bob McDonnell outlined Republican ideas to the nation on Jan. 27, when he delivered the GOP response to the President's State of the Union address. McDonnell called for greater restraint in government, and for economic policies to promote job growth. See video and news coverage of the Governor's remarks.
Sign up for County Committee << New!
The Arlington GOP invites local Republicans to join our County Committee for 2010-12, and to serve as delegates to the 8th District GOP Convention in May. See details on our Reorganization 2010 page. NOTE: Filing forms due by Feb. 24.
Gearing up for 2010 << Updated Arlington Republicans are getting ready for the 2010 campaigns. Our activities in the new year include nominating candidates for County Board and Congress this fall. Five GOP candidates have announced for the Congressional seat (see Campaign 2010). Get involved! Volunteer today for this year's campaigns.
Landslide in 2009!
Republicans also increased their majority in the House of Delegates by picking up six seats (including four in Northern Va.), while losing only two.
GOP progress in Arlington, too Bob McDonnell won 34% of the vote in Arlington in 2009 -- the best showing by a statewide Republican in over a decade, and a major improvement compared to local results in the 2005 governor's race.
All three ran strong campaigns. At the Civic Federation's candidates forum in September, they outlined plans to promote jobs and transportation, hold the line on taxes, and improve Arlington's representation in Richmond. In late October, Brescia and Ringel were endorsed by the Washington Post. McDonnell campaigns in Arlington
Read more in the Washington Post blog
County Board plays race card The Arlington County Board hit a new low in August 2009 by charging that smoother traffic flow on I-395 would somehow constitute racial discrimination. The frivolous allegation was in the County's lawsuit to block high-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes. It marked yet another example of over-the-top litigation by the all-Democrat Board, as it continues to stifle highway improvements in Arlington. In October, the Prince William County Board of Supervisors (who also oppose the project) refused to join the Arlington lawsuit, because of the County Board's outrageous race-baiting. See news coverage and Sun Gazette editorial
GOP stars visit Arlington for '09 events The Arlington GOP's 2009 fundraising series drew leading GOP figures and scores of local Republican activists. Thanks to everyone who participated!
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Make an online contribution today! County budget: Taxes and fees up again
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, 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
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