First, thank you to all who helped make my 66th birthday special! We Passed a Budget April is always a busy month with our budget. We adopted the budget with a 1.5 cent increase on the tax rate. This was 1/2 a cent less than the Manager’s original proposal. To find the 1/2-cent, we delayed some increases in staffing in various departments and used some one-time money to fund our schools. But in this budget, we were able to fund the schools fully, increase support for public safety, and begin a program to repair and maintain our streetlights. This was a relatively easy budget year. I am … [Read more...]
Why I Support Libby: Babs Monroe
“I support Libby Garvey because she has the proven energy, courage, and smarts that we need on the Arlington County Board." -- Babs Monroe Glencarlyn Resident … [Read more...]
Save the Date
I hope everyone is doing ok with the winter weather we've been having. It will be good to see spring! Taxes: I hear more every year about how difficult it is for people to afford our ever increasing property taxes. At our meeting last Saturday we advertised the tax rate for next year with an increase of 1.5 cents. By law, we have to advertise the rate now. When it comes time to adopt in April, we cannot adopt a higher rate, but we can adopt a lower rate. Just as a matter of principle, as an elected official, I like to have maximum flexibility for as long as I can. One never knows what … [Read more...]
We Need a School, But We Got a Parking Lot
Our January organizational meeting had the usual speeches and the announcement of the Facilities Working Group that will take a long overdue holistic look at what property and facilities are owned by the County and what needs we will have over the next 20 years. I am hopeful this will help set the stage for a much needed County strategic planning process next year. You can watch all the speeches and the meeting (my remarks are short and are at the 54 min and 35 second mark.) Thomas Jefferson vote and school crowding: Our Regular January meeting was a huge disappointment to me. We … [Read more...]
Libby’s New Year’s 2015 Remarks
Watch Libby's remarks to the Arlington County Board during their 2015 Organizational Meeting on January 1st. … [Read more...]
Libby’s New Years 2014 Remarks
Below is the full text of Libby's remarks to the Arlington County Board on priorities and outlook for 2014. Also available on the Arlington County website. Watch Libby's remarks by clicking her and skipping to 1:06. Happy New Year to everyone! I would like to add my congratulations to Mr. Fisette and Mrs. Hynes for their new positions as our leadership team. They both bring many years of experience to guide us through 2014. Jay, I look forward to supporting your work meeting Arlington’s challenge this year. My thanks to Mr. Tejada for being our Chair last year. Being Chair … [Read more...]
Libby’s Streetcar Remarks – July 16, 2013
At the July 16, 2013 meeting of the Arlington County Board, Libby presented the following remarks. Watch them here or read on for the full text. … [Read more...]
Libby on the Streetcar
Many folks write wanting to know Libby's stance on Arlington's proposed streetcar line for Columbia Pike. You can read her take in this April 19th Washington Post Editorial: "Arlington streetcars fail the cost-benefit test" And be sure to check out Libby's interview with WJLA (ABc 7) News from May 10th. Full story and more video available here. Finally, be sure to head over to Arlingtonian's for Sensible Transit and sign up today. … [Read more...]
Libby’s New Years 2013 Remarks
Below is the full text of Libby's remarks to the Arlington County Board on priorities and outlook for 2013. Happy New Year! I have been on the Board for 9 months now and, so far, this position has been all I thought it would be …..and more. I’m enjoying the work very much. Congratulations to Walter Tejada on his second County Board Chairmanship. As noted, this is the first time that Walter is the Chair of this Board when a Latina, my good friend Dr. Emma Violand-Sanchez, is chairing the School Board. This is an important milestone for our community. Congratulations also to … [Read more...]
One More Day to Get Out the Vote
Election Day is tomorrow! What you do in Arlington over the next 36 hours could be the difference in electing Barack Obama, Tim Kaine, Jim Moran, and our whole Democratic ticket. If you are not already committed to volunteer, please sign up for an opportunity below. Or simply come to ACDC HQ (2050 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 200 - enter through 2055 N. 15th St.) and we will put you to work. And most importantly, please make sure you encourage all of your friends, family, and co-workers to vote tomorrow. Thanks for all you do. 36 hours to victory! Find out what you can do to help at … [Read more...]
