Desacelera el Crecimiento del Impuesto de Venta en Arlington Published on July 24, 2025 Hasta la fecha, los ingresos por impuesto sobre ventas de la Ciudad de Arlington son aproximadamente $4 millones más bajos que el monto presupuestado para el Año Fiscal 2025, aprobado por el Concejo Municipal en septiembre pasado. Con base en las tendencias actuales, este déficit podría alcanzar hasta $7 millones cuando la Ciudad reciba los datos finales del impuesto sobre ventas en noviembre. Tagged as: , City Council, Espanol, Government
Arlington’s Slowing Sales Tax Growth Expected to Continue Next Year Published on July 24, 2025 To date, City of Arlington sales tax revenue is about $4 million lower than the Fiscal Year 2025 budgeted amount that was approved by City Council last September. Based on current trends, that shortfall could be as much as $7 million by the time final sales tax data for the fiscal year is available to the City in November. Tagged as: , City Council, Government
Mayor Hosts Town Halls on City Services, Budget and Projects Updates Published on July 07, 2025 Arlington residents are invited to attend a new series of public Town Hall meetings hosted by Mayor Jim Ross with the theme “Arlington Works.” These events are designed to give residents a closer look at how the City is working to improve infrastructure, enhance public safety, and invest in quality-of-life amenities across Arlington. Tagged as: , City Council
Congelación Fiscal para Ancianos Afecta Crecimiento del Fondo General Published on June 25, 2025 El impacto creciente de esta congelación fiscal, que eliminó $4.3 mil millones en valor gravable de la base tributaria de la Ciudad tan solo en este año, es uno de los retos que enfrentan los líderes municipales mientras trabajan para equilibrar un déficit presupuestario proyectado de $25 millones en el Fondo General para el año fiscal 2026. Tagged as: , City Council, Espanol, Government
Senior Tax Freeze Impacts City’s General Fund Growth Published on June 25, 2025 The growing impact of the senior tax freeze, which removed $4.3 billion in taxable value from the City’s property tax base this year alone, is one of the challenges city leaders face as they work to balance a projected $25 million General Fund budget shortfall in Fiscal Year 2026. Tagged as: , City Council, Government
Arlington City Council Meets Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Published on June 23, 2025 The 6:30 p.m. evening meeting will be held in the Council Chamber, which is located between City Hall and the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library. Tagged as: , City Council
Distrito de Entretenimiento impulsa servicios en Arlington Published on June 18, 2025 Si bien el distrito de entretenimiento de Arlington es una pieza clave para ayudar a financiar programas y experiencias que hacen de Arlington una comunidad más fuerte, no es la única pieza del rompecabezas del presupuesto más amplio. Tagged as: , City Council, Espanol, Government
How Entertainment District Growth Helps City Provide Core Services Published on June 18, 2025 While Arlington's Entertainment district is a key piece of helping fund programs and experiences that make Arlington a stronger community, it’s not the only piece of the larger budget puzzle. Tagged as: , City Council, Government
Cómo Arlington Financia Servicios Más Allá de los Impuestos Published on June 11, 2025 El presupuesto operativo de Arlington se financia con ocho fuentes de ingresos distintas. El Fondo General cubre servicios esenciales como la policía y los bomberos, mientras que los fondos restantes están legalmente restringidos para usos específicos, como agua, servicio de deuda, turismo y mantenimiento de calles. Tagged as: , City Council, Espanol, Government
More Than Property Taxes: How Arlington Funds City Services Published on June 11, 2025 Arlington’s operating budget is funded by eight distinct revenue sources, with the General Fund covering essential services like police and fire, while the remaining funds are legally restricted for specific uses such as water, debt service, tourism, and street maintenance. Tagged as: , City Council, Government