Next Membership Meeting

BVSCA meetings are normally held on the fourth Monday of every month at various locations throughout the neighborhood. Check the agenda for specific meeting location. In 2024-2025 we expect meetings to continue by Zoom.

For subsequent meeting dates and this year’s full meeting schedule, please see  the main Meetings page.

Monday, April 28, 2025

7:00 pm

Online via Zoom Web Conference

See email for log-in information

Subject to Adjustment


This month’s meeting will feature a Virginia House of Delegates – 1st District Candidate Forum, regular business, and discussions of various ongoing area developments.

Featured Topics

Virginia House of Delegates – 1st District Candidate Forum

BVSCA will host three candidate running in the June 17, 2025 primary election. We will be joined by:

who will speak with us and give membership an opportunity to learn more about their campaigns.

Early voting in the primary election begins May 2 and ends June 14: https://vote.arlingtonva.gov/Elections

Regular Business

Meeting Minutes Update

We will review and solicit approval of the March 2025 meeting minutes.

Treasurer’s Report

Our Treasurer, Giang Dang, will give us a brief on our financial situation and membership numbers.

As a reminder, please renew – or join – BVSCA on our membership page. Dues for the 2024-2025 Membership Year (only $10!) are currently being collected.

(If you are able, please consider renewing for multiple years to minimize transactional burdens for our treasurer.)

Arlington Civic Federation (CivFed)

Hear the latest news from BVSCA’s representatives to  CivFed, Sharon Valencia, Nick Klissas, Ken Hughes, and Robbie Woodson.

Arlington Neighborhoods Advisory Committee (ArNAC)

Ken Hughes, our ArNAC representative, will provide an update.

County FY2026 Budget Update

Randy Painter will provide a brief update on the recent budget approval.

The Arlington County Board voted Wednesday, April 9, 2025, to adopt a $1.69 billion balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2026, a 2.3 percent increase over FY 2025. All items related to the Budget were approved except for the solid waste fees, which were deferred for adoption at the June 14, 2025, County Board meeting. The adopted budget focuses on foundational services. More information is available here.

Developments Around BVSCA

Open session, with option to break-out into follow-up meetings for any questions or updates on projects as found on My Arlington Projects which include:

  1. 11th & Vermont Construction
  2. 3130 Langston Boulevard – Walgreens Site
  3. FUSE at Mason Square (GMU Arlington Campus)
  4. Ballston One (4601 Fairfax Drive)
  5. 1137 N. Stuart Street – Variance Request
  6. American Legion
  7. Macy’s Redevelopment
  8. Quincy / Buck Site
  9. 4420 Fairfax Drive – Office Building Redevelopment
  10. Ballston Metro West
  11. Any other developments raised by attendees

Upcoming external speakers

Discussion on speakers for 2024-2025:

  • Apr: Virginia House of Delegates – 1st District Candidate
    Forum
  • May: TBD

Suggestions for speakers or topics from our membership are welcome. Please email info@ballstoncivic.org with your suggestions.

Applications Open for the Neighborhood Mini Grant (NMG) Program

The application period for the Neighborhood Mini Grant (NMG) Program is now open! Apply by June 30: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/Community-Planning-Housing-Development/Neighborhood-Services/Neighborhood-Mini-Grant

Nominating Committee

Our membership year runs from May-June. We need to form a
nominating committee to determine a slate of candidates for next membership
year. Randy Painter will lead this discussion and take volunteers / nominees for the committee.

Stormwater Working Groups

Ken Hughes and Jim Rosen will update on the Spout Run and Lubber Run working groups.

 

Upcoming Membership Meetings

Our next meetings are Monday, April 28, 2025 and Monday, May 26.

The full schedule for this membership year can be found on our meetings page and Google Calendar.

All meetings start at 7pm. Locations to be announced.
Mark your calendars!

 

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