A Decade of Accomplishment
Transportation
- Secured additional resources to enhance Orange Line service
- Led Creation of Arlington's ART bus service
- Spearheaded pedestrian-friendly street design
- Created the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program
Housing
- Created property tax exemptions for retirees and low-income residents
- Quadrupled Arlington Housing Assistance funds
- Led major increase in developer contributions toward housing
- Oversaw 72% increase in committed affordable housing units
Finance
- Maintained Arlington's triple-AAA bond rating
- Doubled School funding in 10 years
- Maintained government size at 1 County worker per 55 residents
- Lobbied Richmond for homeowner tax relief
Public Safety
- Increased police force and fire service
- Promoted community-based policing
- Added two medic units and expanded to four-person engine companies
- Improved emergency communications systems
- Raised police and fire-fighter pay
Neighborhood Preservation
- Doubled NCAC funding
- Initiated Safe Routes to School program
- Promoted County Historic Preservation Plan
- Rejected inappropriate development proposals
- Supported neighborhood planning efforts
- Improved residential zoned parking
Smart Growth
- Approved 6,000,000 square feet of new office and retail in Metro areas
- Opposed growth outside transit area boundaries
- Insisted on mixed-use transit and pedestrian oriented development
Regional Leadership
- Three-time elected Chairman, Arlington County Board
- Member and past Chair, WMATA Board
- Member and past Chair, National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board
- President, Virginia Transit Association
