I’m Audrey Clement, the Independent candidate for Arlington County Board. As a 21-year Westover resident, long time civic activist, and past member of the Transportation Commission, I’m running for County Board because the County has pushed harmful policies resulting in: increased crime, overcrowded schools, gentrification and loss of green space.
In 2023 the County rammed through a “Missing Middle”, an ordinance that up-zoned single family neighborhoods throughout the county despite massive opposition from homeowners and the County’s own data showing that moderate income residents cannot afford Missing Middle units. In 2024 ten Arlington homeowners challenged the rezoning in Arlington Circuit Court and won. The County’s reaction? Having spent $1.2 million of taxpayer money in legal expenses, it has sunk thousands more into its appeal.
I am also concerned about the massive federal layoffs impacting Northern Virginia, including Arlington. I commend Northern Virginia’s congressional delegation for its efforts on behalf of thousands of federal workers in the wake of DOGE’s unprecedented and illegal axing of their jobs. Much more needs to be done.
If elected, I pledge to:
- Seek immediate tax relief for residents and businesses.
- Stop Missing Middle by lobbying to preserve single family neighborhoods.
- Lobby the federal government to restore the federal workforce.
- Reduce the crime rate by disincentivizing crime.
- Reduce the office vacancy rate by lobbying federal agencies to relocate here.
- Preserve Arlington’s natural and cultural heritage. Stop permitting the destruction of historic structures like the Rouse estate and clearcutting stream banks in county parks.
If you share my agenda, then:
- Spread the word about my candidacy.
- Donate to my campaign.
- Help make the “Arlington Way” more than an empty phrase.