ARL NOW: New Board chair Karantonis: County’s values must survive the challenges of 2025
“We will continue to be there for all and each one of our residents, in all neighborhoods and all circumstances,” [Takis Karantonis] said. “We will always do our best to muster the necessary resources to respond to their needs and support them and their families.”
REMARKS: Takis Karantonis Full Remarks at January 7 Arlington County Board Reorganization Meeting
We have to recognize that the change in the federal administration creates unbearable uncertainty for many, and a very diverse set of, Arlingtonians. While we have little choice other than having to adjust to a changing environment, our values can not and will not change. We will continue to be there for all and each one of our residents. We will always do our best to muster the necessary resources to attend to their needs and support them and their families. We will stand by them because this is who we are:
A caring, learning, participating, sustainable community in which each person is important.
Statement on the Murder of George Floyd
ARLINGTON –The taking of George Floyd’s life exposes an ugly truth in our country, that the lives of Black Americans are not valued or protected in the same way as those of White Americans. Floyd’s recent murder at the hands of a Minneapolis Police Officer has brought the sad reality of systemic racism in law enforcement to national attention once again.
Arlington’s General Assembly Members Endorse Takis Karantonis In July 7 County Board Special Election
ARLINGTON—State Senators Janet Howell (32), Adam Ebbin (30) and Barbara Favola (31) were joined by Delegates Patrick Hope (47), Alfonso Lopez (49), Rip Sullivan (48) and Mark Levine (45) in a resounding endorsement of Democrat Takis Karantonis in the July 7 County Board Special Election.
Arlington’s Constitutional Officers Endorse Takis Karantonis for the July 7 County Board Special Election
ARLINGTON—Clerk of the Court Paul Ferguson, Sheriff Beth Arthur, Commissioner of the Revenue Ingrid Morroy, Treasurer Carla de la Pava, and Commonwealth’s Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti announced their support for Takis Karantonis in the Special Election on July 7. These Constitutional Officers have key windows into the work of the County Board and collaborate with the Board on many issues that contribute to Arlington’s safety and vibrancy.