Residents Invited to Participate in Three Upcoming FY 2022 Budget Town Hall Meetings
Residents can learn more about the City of Arlington's $552 million proposed Fiscal Year 2022 operating budget at three upcoming town hall meetings.
The in-person budget town hall meetings are scheduled for
• 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16 at the Arlington Police Department South District Service Center, 1030 SW Green Oaks Blvd.
• 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23 at the City Council Chambers, 101 W. Abram St.
A virtual telephone budget town hall meeting is set for:
• 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25. Click here to register by 3 p.m. Aug. 25 to participate in and speak directly with City of Arlington representatives during this virtual town hall.
The participant toll free number for this call is:
• English: 888-409-5380
• Spanish: 844-881-1317
• Vietnamese: 888-410-3427
About the Budget
The proposed budget for the next fiscal year includes a recommendation for a property tax rate reduction for the sixth year in a row, and slight increases for residents’ water rates, the garbage collection rate and storm water fee.
The Council will vote on the budget in September after a series of public meetings. The fiscal year begins Oct. 1.
The City Council will also schedule a public hearing during its 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7 meeting on the proposed budget and whether to reduce Arlington's property tax rate from $0.6225 cents per $100 of assessed value to $0.6198 cents per $100 of assessed value.
The proposed budget and business plan is built around supporting the City Council's five priorities: Champion Great Neighborhoods, Support Youth and Families, Invest in Our Economy, Enhance Regional Mobility and Put Technology to Work.
Visit the Budget & Business Plan website.
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