ADVOCACY IN ACTION

LOCAL ADVOCACY FOR INCREASED SAFETY IN TAYLOR NEIGHBORHOOD CROSSWALK

Taylor Elementary and Dorothy Hamm parents are advocating for increased security measures to be taken at the intersection of Vacation Lane and Lorcom Lane.  It is known to be a dangerous intersection during school arrival and departure times and unfortunately, the county has not yet taken any efforts to increase its safety for students and families.  If you would like to get involved in this cause, you are encouraged to take the following action:

In order to submit a request, here are the instructions:

Go to the Arlington County Website

Report a Problem (to get there quicker, just google that phrase and you'll get to the page)

Under request a service, zoom in on the map and you can drop a pin in the intersection of Lorcom and Vacation Lane.

On the next page, in the pull-down menu, choose transportation/safety investigation and continue to fill out the information citing crossing safety.

 

ADVOCATE TO COUNTY + STATE TO INCREASE APS FUNDING!

The Superintendent’s Proposed Budget for FY 2025 focuses on a 3.3% increase in compensation for staff, maintenance of core needs, and significant cuts as we work to close a $29.5 million gap. The County’s budget process is underway. We urge all to advocate to the County to pass a 2.5 cent tax increase to support our schools. There are two upcoming opportunities to advocate for schools. Make your voices heard!

  • Public Hearing at 7 p.m., on April 2 and April 4.

  • Members of the public who wish to sign-up to speak at a budget public hearing can do so online.

  • All work sessions and public hearings are open to the public and will be live-streamed and broadcast on Cable Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41.

  • Budget wrap-up session on April 11, from 3-5 p.m.

  • Final budget decisions will be made during the April 16 budget mark-up session, from 3-5 p.m. This will be the last meeting before board members vote to formally adopt the final budget on April 20.

Anyone can advocate by attending the hearing or by writing to the County Board at countyboard@arlingtonva.us.

All are also encouraged to advocate to the State to increase funding for APS – the current budget proposed by the Governor cuts APS. Contact the Governor today!