The VIPs at 2100 just got the news. amazon has decided to locate its second headquarters in Crystal City. Nothing beyond that's been decided, but we've been told to be prepared to 'fast track' whatever details are worked out between amazon and the County Board. And, yes, the County has offered to rename Jefferson Davis Highway Jeff Bezos Highway.
We've been told that amazon moving into Crystal City will be like the reverse of the Feds moving out starting 20 years ago. Not going to happen overnight, but will definitely happen.
Also, we've been told to be prepared for several years of 'lean government'. Meaning amazon is not going to contribute much towards whatever new infrastructure needs to be constructed. Arlington Police Department has already announced it's not going to pursue minor offenders (like bicycle scofflaws, LOL)
So thanks for your blog.
2100
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No wonder so many non-resident VIP County employees are leaving and thinking of leaving, retirement or otherwise. Who wants to deal with an even worse AM-PM traffic mess than we already have?
Arlington's "Future" in 2023? An Expensive Mess.
We can always forego the multi-modal traffic nightmare and have Amazon deliver to our homes.
Which young family will want to pay $2 million for a 3 bedroom 2 bath fixer-upper in 5 years? Not that there are many of those around at $1 million today.
Why should they care? How many who make the "planning" decisions will be around in 5 years? Not many.
How about ACPD deciding it doesn't have the resources to enforce "quality of life" offenses any longer? LOL.
So, appears that rather than jamming 60,000 more residents into the County over the next 20 years the Urban Village Idiots want to jam 80,000 more residents into the County over the next 20 years.
Another charade drags on and on. Like the Four Mile Run Valley charade, the Aquatic Center charade, and soon the Gondola charade. Local media could do what they're supposed to and inform the public but they just want to publish infomercials mixed with local drivel.
Arlington Way of Government -- Decision's been made....Begin the charade
Also, the car free diet charade, affordable housing charade, urban village charade.
Solution: Dump the Dems, Enough is Enough
At least with Jay gone the LGBTQ Crewe no longer has a complete lock on setting the agenda for County Government.
Gondola Charade's been ongoing for more than 3 years.
How did someone who was known among the LGBTQ community as a female pedophile become so influential?
FYI - Jay became Chief of Staff for the County Board after Zimmy retired.
Peter Pan Politics...that's why. Disneyworld on the Potomac meets Neverland on the Potomac.
Two generations of girls get molested to the point their parents repeatedly complain and nothing happens? Arlington LGBTQ Way 1998-2018.
I used to think that CZ was the worst person who served on the during the last 20 years. Not so. It's a tie between Jay Fisette and Katis Cristol.
LGBTQ Sexual Predators in Arlington? WHAT LGBTQ Sexual Predators in Arlington?
No, she was involved in sex with young grrls in Arlington for like 3 generations.
Hey, Girls, Pussy Party's Over here, in Ashton Heights LOL
So, how long does the Amazon charade go on?
Six more months?
How long did the Four Mile Run Valley Charade last and how much will it cost?
How long does Amazon not have to pay taxes?
Hey, A.Y. you just got trashed by the Region's laziest journalist, "Couch Potato Scott" McCaffrey, for predicting the end to the next long-running County Government charade - now that the County Board will officially approve the current long-running charade, the Four Mile Run Valley Arts District. Goodbye FMRV small businesses that aren't Millennial-related.
Right. Anyone bother to figure out how much tax revenue will be lost from the small businesses gentrified out and how much tax revenue will be spent on sports and the arts?
Twenty years of no taxes for Amazon. Highly unlikely Amazon will be around in its present form for more than another 10 years. County would be better off focusing on making diverse small and medium businesses successful.
Anyone listen to the A1 Show on WAMU today (successor to Diane Rehm)? Amazon moving to Arlington would cost Arlington taxpayers many billions and completely destroy Arlington as a suburban county.
I heard it. May be a rebroadcast tonight. Why did the County get involved with Amazon? Arlington already has the lowest unemployment in Virginia and the County is already headed for a huge infill mess.
Check the video of the opening public comments at the County Board meeting yesterday (May 19th). Amazon is another bunch of corporate pirates looking for corporate welfare.
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