Arlington County is an urban area of about 203,000 residents in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Arlington is located across the Potomac from Washington, DC. It is 26 square miles, and is geographically the smallest self-governing County in the United States.
Two of the highlights of Arlington are the Arlington National Cemetary and The Pentagon.
Arlington is a growing, vibrant community. Population statistics per Wikepedia are:
- 1960.....163,401
- 1970.....174,284
- 1980.....152,299
- 1990.....170,936
- 2000.....189,453
- 2006.....200,226
2007.....202,800 (estimated)
Arlington was ranked as the most educated city (percentage of residents with graduate degrees) in 2006 by CNN Money.
Airports
Arlington is the home of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Public transportation
Arlington is served by the Orange, Blue and Yellow lines of the Washington Metro. Additionally, it is served by Virginia Railway Express (commuter rail), Metrobus (regional public bus), and a local public bus system, Arlington Transit (ART).
A great web site for commuters is http://www.commuterpage.com/ART/villages/index.htm
Local Activities
Arlington County Farmers' and Flea Market. This is year round on Saturdays from 8:00AM to Noon. 14th St. & N. courthouse, Arlington, Va. There are soap makers, mushroom growers, organic meat and egg providers, gorgeous berries and peaches as well as flowers, antiques and collectibles.
Ballston Arts and Crafts market. 2nd Saturday, June 9-Oct 13. 10:00 am-4:00 pm 9th and N. Stuart Streets. Art and other entertainment
Ballston Farmers Market. Every Friday June 1-Ocotober 12. 9th and N. stuart Streets. Produce, breads etc.
Arlington has great parks, bike trails and history. For a self guided bike tour go to http://www.bscl.org/histride.htm.
County Government
Arlington is governed by a five person County Board, whose members are elected to four year terms.
|
Name |
Party |
First Election |
Next Election |
| Chairman |
Paul Ferguson [1] |
Democratic Party |
1996 |
2007 |
| Vice-Chairman |
J. Walter Tejada |
Democratic Party |
2003 |
2007 |
| Member |
Barbara Favola |
Democratic Party |
1997 |
2008 |
| Member |
Jay Fisette [2] |
Democratic Party |
1997 |
2009 |
| Member |
Chris Zimmerman [3] |
Democratic Party |
1996 |
2010 |
Arlington also elects four Members of the 100 Member Virginia House of Delegates and two Members of the Virginia Senate. State Senators are elected to four year terms, while Delegates are elected to two year terms.
|
Name |
Party and District |
First Election |
Next Election |
| Senator |
Patricia "Patsy" Ticer |
Democratic Party (30) |
1995 |
2007 |
| Senator |
Mary Margaret Whipple [4] |
Democratic Party (31) |
1995 |
2007 |
| Delegate |
David Englin [5] |
Democratic Party (45) |
2005 |
2007 |
| Delegate |
Albert Eisenberg [6] |
Democratic Party (47) |
2003 |
2007 |
| Delegate |
Robert Brink [7] |
Democratic Party (48) |
1997 |
2007 |
| Delegate |
Adam Ebbin [8] |
Democratic Party (49) |
2003 |
2007 |
Arlington has an elected five person School Board, whose members are elected to four year terms. Virginia law does not permit political parties to place school board candidates on the ballot, but as in many other Virginia jurisdictions, most Arlington school board candidates run with an explicit party endorsement.
| Position |
Name |
Party |
First Election |
Next Election |
| Chair |
Dave Foster |
endorsed by Republican Party in 2003 |
1999 |
-- |
| Vice Chair |
Ed Fendley |
endorsed by Democratic Party in 2005 |
2005 |
2009 |
| Member |
Sally Baird |
endorsed by Democratic Party in 2006 |
2006 |
2010 |
| Member |
Frank Wilson |
endorsed by Democratic Party in 2004 |
1996 |
2008 |
| Member |
Libby Garvey |
endorsed by Democratic Party in 2004 |
1996 |
2008 |
Arlington also has several Constitutional Officers, all of whom are elected County-wide.
|
Name |
Party |
First Election |
Next Election |
| Treasurer |
Frank O'Leary |
Democratic Party |
1983 |
2007 |
| Clerk of the Court |
David Bell |
Democratic Party |
1983 |
-- |
| Commonwealth's Attorney |
Richard "Dick" Trodden |
Democratic Party |
1993 |
2007 |
| Sheriff |
Beth Arthur |
Democratic Party |
2000 |
2007 |
| Commissioner of the Revenue |
Ingrid Morroy |
Democratic Party |
2003 |
2007 |
Arlington has a rich history and many cultural attractions. Click here for a list of things to do.