Coalition for Arlington Good Government

14 July, 2010 – Below is a statement from the Coalition for Arlington Good Government on the news that referendum proponents have filed petitions with the Clerk of the Court:
Coalition Committed to Educating Voters About Change of Government Consequences

The Coalition for Arlington Good Government (CAGG), a broad-based community coalition, is committed to its mission of educating voters about the damaging effects of the change of government referendum petition that could be placed on the Nov. 2, 2010 ballot.

The next step in the process is for the Registrar to determine if the required number of valid signatures was submitted. CAGG has confidence in the Registrar’s ability to complete this step in a thorough, accurate manner.

If the proposed referendum gets on the ballot, CAGG remains committed to ongoing voter education efforts.  CAGG looks forward to continuing a community dialogue about how to promote good government in Arlington.

June 17, 2010 – WUSA covered last night’s Cherrydale Civic Association Debate. “The issue stems from a beef between fire and police unions and the County Manager…”It just sounds like a huge undertaking to make a change and if its communication that is the problem you would think there’s a solution in the current form of government.”

June 16, 2010 – The Kojo Nnamdi show broadcasts a segment on Arlington and covers the referendum.

June 11, 2010 – http://www.arlnow.com/2010/06/11/opponents-call-for-petition-signature-filing/covers CAGG’s call for petitions to be released to the registrar.

June 5, 2010 – Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance releases statement in opposition to the referendum – read it here http://www.agla.org/

June 1, 2010 – Arlington’s General Assembly delegation releases letter expressing unanimous opposition to the referendum.  You can read the full contents on the letter at www.ARLNOW.com.

May 23, 2010 -Here’s a Sun Gazette article featuring comments from Arlington County Board Chair Jay Fisette on why he opposes the change of government referendum. The comments were made at yesterday’s Arlington County Board Meeting. Decline to Sign.

May 17, 2010 – Former Arlington County Board Member Jay Ricks speaks out in the Sun Gazette against the change of government referendum.

May 13, 2010 -The Washington Post ran a good article today that highlights the damage that the change of government referendum would do to Arlington. “The Arlington Civil Service Commission, regulation of child-care facilities and directors, transferable development rights and other land-use regulations are among some of the item…s that would be lost…” Share the article, spread the word and Decline to Sign.

May 10, 2010 – Lifelong Republican and longtime Arlington resident Jeff Marcoe speaks out against the referendum in a letter to the Sun Gazette

May 6, 2010 -The Sun Gazette has a rundown of last night’s ACDC meeting.  Here’s the link

May 6, 2010 -Check out the video of Ron Carlee, former Arlington County Manager, speaking at last night’s Arlington County Democratic Committee meeting. Its worth watching – and sharing…

May 5, 2010 -Earlier today ARLNOW ran dueling pieces for and against the referendum. Check it out to learn more or to add your thoughts to the discussion.

May 5, 2010 -This evening, after hearing moving remarks from Ron Carlee, the former Arlington County Manager (the pro-referendum side was invited but was a no-show), the Arlington County Democratic Committee voted unanimously to oppose the referendum initiative. BlueVirginia has the video – http://www.bluevirginia.us/

April 30, 2010 – The Arlington League of Women Voters held a forum on the change of government.  For an in-depth analysis of the impacts of the change of government referendum proposal check out the link to an independent analysis of the impacts of the COG proposal prepared by Jeff Gore, an attorney representing the Virginia Association of Counties (VACO). Mr Gore made this presentation to the League of Women Voters in April 2010. Click to read

April 29, 2010 – The Arlington New Directions Coalition has joined the Coalition for Arlington Good Government in opposing the referendum petition effort! Click to read why.

March 25, 2010 -Greater Greater Washington ran a good overview article on the referendum – check it out.

Feb 23, 2010 – Falls Church News Press Commentator Richard Burton writes about the damage the proposed referendum would cause.  Read it here.

December 2009 – Arlington Committee of 100 hosts forum on the change of government proposal.  You can see the entire forum here or here.