Member County Board
This race uses ranked-choice voting: rank the candidates in order of preference. How it works
What does this office do?
- Setting your property tax rate
- Funding county roads, health programs, and elections
- Setting land use and building rules outside city limits
Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,
Candidates:
Independent
Audrey Clement is a Westover civic activist with a political science Ph.D. who has worked as a statistical programmer and served on Arlington's Transportation Commission from 2018 to 2021. Her priorities are tax relief and stopping "Missing Middle" up-zoning.
Records: Housing Affordability 2 against, Environment and Public Health 1 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 for,
Independent
David Sisson is executive vice chair of the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance, sits on Arlington's Transit Advisory Committee, and has worked for Metro and a real-estate consulting firm. His priorities are more housing near Metro stations and lower business and meals taxes.
Records: Housing Affordability 1 for
Democratic · Incumbent
Matt de Ferranti chairs the Arlington County Board, where he has served since 2019, and is a former teacher and lawyer who also sits on the Metro board. His priorities are preserving affordable housing, supporting federal workers, and keeping Metro funded.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 4 against, Public Safety and Crime Control 3 for, Housing Affordability 2 for
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