Arlington Cuts Fire EMS After Roof Collapses on Fairfax County First Responders

Hi Yupette,

Did you know that the roof collapsed on the Bailey's Crossroads fire - EMS station during the snowstorm and subsequently Arlington County government cut a heavy rescue unit and also funding for fire and ems from its 2011 budget?

Pikester

(According to a press release from Fairfax County the Bailey's Crossroads fire and EMS station roof collapsed on February 9th due to the weight of 2 feet of snow:

"A fire engine, ladder truck, three EMS units, and a utility truck were all extensively damaged. Several personally owned vehicles parked next to the fire station were totaled. There was minimal damage to the administrative and living areas of the station.")

A.Y.

Time for the USA to Get Over 9-11-01?

Hello Yupette,

Isn't it about time the USA got over 9-11-01?

Just a thought.

Joan

Rumor Mongers in Majority of Revitalized Arlington Republican Party

Hello Yupette,

Now that Mark Kelly has resigned as chairman of the Arlington Republican Party the rumor mongers and dirty tricksters are in the majority. Mark is an attorney and would not let ACRC engage in slander campaigns or dirty tricks while he was Chairman.

Thanks for this blog.

Anon. Republican

Time to Means Test the Special Interests

Hi Yupette,

I was outraged to see that neighborhoods are having to beg for funding and engage in neighborhood fund raising to maintain neighborhood public infrastructure. The County Board's fat cat special interests are lining up for their annual welfare-for-the wealthy taxpayer subsidies. First in line is the $$$ignature Theater.

Time to means test every organization that seeks a subsidy from the County. Welfare for the wealthy sucks.

Kathy

County Board to Cut Public Infrastructure, Significantly Raise Taxes in FY 11 Budget

No surprise, the County Board decided to cut police, fire, and public infrastructure used by all or most Arlington residents while preserving special programs for wealthy special interests and the County Board's pet vanity projects.

Time for Zimmerman to Retire from the County Board and WMATA Board

Hi Yupette,

Anyone else think it's time Chris Zimmerman retired from the WMATA Board and County Board?

Joan

Activate the National Guard for Major Snow Emergencies

Hello, Yupette,

Guest Thread?

Why hasn't the National Guard been activated and helping remove the snow from streets, roads, airports, Metrorail stations, etc., with front loaders and dump trucks?

VietVet