Arlington County Board Candidates Weigh in on Housing Issues
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The Virginia General Election is getting a lot of media coverage, but did you know there's a local election too? AHS has a tradition of publishing housing-related positions of the candidates running for the Arlington County Board. This year, you can read the candidates' answers in full to three questions taken from a questionnaire conducted by the Political Action Committee of the Arlington Branch of the NAACP:
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What concrete and measurable steps would you take to further fair housing and to desegregate residential communities?
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Affordable housing policy is often limited to rental housing and apartment initiatives. How will you support communities of color in their advancement of wealth generation through homeownership?
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How would you improve the county’s response to housing quality complaints and ensure justice for victims of housing discrimination?
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Early voting has begun, and residents can cast their ballots through Tuesday, November 2. For more information on the 2021 Virginia election, visit vote.arlingtonva.us/Elections.
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Arlington County Civic Federation Announces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement
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AHS is proud to be a participant in the Arlington County Civic Federation's Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee. The committee recently passed a resolution affirming the federation's commitment to welcome people of all backgrounds in its organizational structure, policies, board of directors, staff, strategic goals, and program delivery and to seek a culture of welcoming, respect, openness, learning, integrity, transparency, and honesty.
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2021 Ellen M. Bozman Awards
Sunday, November 14 • 7–8:30 p.m.
Please join the Alliance for Housing Solutions for the 2021 Bozman Awards as we honor a trio who represent three key levels of affordable housing leadership: political, organizational, and resident. The Bozman Award is given annually in recognition of organizations and/or individuals who demonstrate a commitment to the preservation of housing affordability in Arlington.
View the Honorees and Register
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Regional Fair Housing Equity Plan—Arlington Public Forum
October 21 • 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Arlington County and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments invite you to attend a community forum to participate in the Regional Fair Housing Plan by providing input on housing issues important to you and your community.
This virtual forum is free and open to the public
Learn More
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Live in Arlington Info Fair
October 23 • 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This in-person event is an excellent opportunity to get free and useful information from local health and housing professionals, including mortgage lenders, real estate agents, apartment rental professionals, representatives of government and not-for-profit organizations, and more.
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Fair Housing Training
October 24 • 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
The Virginia Fair Housing Office will be conducting a virtual Fair Housing training for Arlington NAACP members. This virtual, three-hour course, conducted by a board-approved education provider, teaches you about legal rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Law.
Learn More
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Rise of a Region: A Development History of Northern Virginia
October 28 • 5:00 – 6:15 p.m.
Want to learn more about the economic and development history of Northern Virginia? Join George Mason University's Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship for an in-depth discussion on how the built environment of Northern Virginia developed into the places we live, work and entertain in today.
Learn More
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Regional Housing Supply and Affordability
Across the region, local jurisdictions are taking proactive steps to address housing shortages and housing affordability challenges through creative land use and zoning changes. Explore this interactive map from Arlington County to discover recent policy and zoning measures from around the region to tackle these critical issues.
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Become a member of the Alliance for Housing Solutions community on the platform Mobilize.io to learn, share ideas, and be part of policy discussions. You are welcome to join any of the following groups that spark your interest.
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Join this coalition to discuss policy updates, advocate for affordable housing resources, and coordinate across housing and service providers. AHS facilitates a monthly meeting (currently via Zoom) for providers and advocates. Join here
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Learn about and support efforts to allow more missing middle housing through zoning and land use policy reforms. Join here
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Learn about and support efforts to allow more missing middle housing through zoning and land use policy reforms. Join here
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Increasing the supply of affordable housing through education, policy, advocacy, and innovation.
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