Politics & Government

Arlington County, Speak Up!

The county government will hold a public forum on Monday.

A group of Arlington County government employees wants to hear what local residents have to say and they're organizing a forum next week for citizens to speak up.

The Arlington County Culture Affairs Division issued following press statement on the forum:

How is Arlington County Government communicating with you? How would you like to be engaged in the work of our local government?

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A group of Arlington County Employees are working on a continuing education project whose goal is to recommend opportunities for civic engagement to County management in June 2011. This conversation with the community is vital to understanding the needs of the Public as it relates to civic engagement. There are three opportunities to lend your voice:

For Residents and the Business Community: A World Cafe-style focus group will be held on May 16, 2011 from 7pm-9pm at NRECA, 4301 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203 (METRO accessible). If you are interested in participating or learning more, please contact dremick@arlingtonva.us. This event will hold a maximum of 60 participants.

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For Arlington County Government Employees: A World Cafe-style focus group will be held on May 16, 2011 from 9am-11am at FDIC Training Center, 3501 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22226 (METRO accessible). If you are interested in participating or learning more, please contact dremick@arlingtonva.us. This event will hold a maximum of 60 participants.

To Participate Online: We want to hear from you! Please go to

http://engagearlington.uservoice.com and tell us how can Arlington County make it easier for you to participate in government? This blog will close on May 31, 2011 at 5pm EST.


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