Arlington Voters Approve $200 Million Bond, Charter Amendments

Arlington voters overwhelmingly approved a $200 million bond package and seven charter amendments in a recent election, signaling strong community support for infrastructure and public service improvements. The bond measures, all of which passed, allocate nearly $137 million for street upgrades, $49 million for public safety, and additional funds for parks, downtown administration, and libraries. Major projects include extensive street reconstructions and enhancements to public safety facilities, with assurances from city officials that no property tax increases are anticipated as a result of the bonds. The charter amendments, also broadly endorsed, update city procedures, such as aligning runoff elections and health officer titles with state law, and granting the City Council more flexibility in meeting scheduling and financial decisions. City leaders emphasized Arlington's strong bond rating, which enables the city to finance these projects at favorable interest rates. The decisive approval reflects residents' priorities for modernizing the city's infrastructure and governance.