Morning Notes

Arlington's Modest Manager Reception -- About a year ago, Arlington spent $600 to hold a reception for now-former county manager Michael Brown. By comparison to Savannah, Ga. -- where Brown had...

Savannah’s Arduous Search for Michael Brown’s Replacement

There's unease in the easy-going city of Savannah. The city's search for a new city manager -- made necessary after Arlington hired away now-former county manager Michael Brown -- is not going as...

Kelly Makes County Manager’s Resignation a Campaign Issue

Republican Mark Kelly is hoping that the handling of county manager Michael Brown's forced resignation will convince voters that more "diversity of opinion" is needed on the county board. Last...

Morning Notes

Happy Columbus Day -- Normally-clogged commuter routes are clear as government employees and many private sector workers have the day off to celebrate Columbus' discovery of the New World....

Fisette: Brown Wasn’t a Good Fit With Arlington

Former Arlington County Manager Michael Brown was asked to step down by the county board after it was decided he wasn't a good fit for the county, Jay Fisette revealed for the first time...

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Shirlington Oktoberfest Draws a Crowd -- Lines that nearly stretched around the block didn't deter thousands from enjoying a sunny afternoon of beer samples, German food and oompah music. See...

Brown Will Receive $110,000 Severance Payment

The county board has voted to pay former county manager Michael Brown more in severance than it has paid him in salary. Brown, who resigned after just four months on the job, will receive six...

BREAKING NEWS — Michael Brown Resigns as County Manager

(Updated at 11:00 a.m.) After just four months on the job, County Manager Michael Brown has abruptly resigned. His resignation letter arrived at the county board offices yesterday. "I hearby...

County Manager Raises Specter of More Budget Cuts, Tax Hikes

Despite an improving real estate market, Arlington could face up to a $35 million budget gap next year, according to a presentation by County Manager Michael Brown this afternoon. Brown told the...

Arlington Stays in the Financial World’s Good Graces

For the tenth straight year, Arlington has scored a financial "triple-triple." All three major bond rating agencies have just affirmed Arlington's AAA bond rating, the highest rating available. "I...

BREAKING NEWS — County Manager Withdraws Proposal to Move Columbia Pike Library

County Manager Michael Brown has withdrawn a controversial proposal to move the Columbia Pike library from the Arlington Career Center to the future Arlington Mill Community Center. Brown told the...

County Leaders Get Earful About Proposed Pike Library Move

Update on 6/18 -- The proposal to move the library has been withdrawn. County leaders got an earful about the proposed relocation of the Columbia Pike Branch Library at a town hall meeting last...

Big Turnout at Reception for New County Manager

An who's who of Arlington civic society showed up at the county government building last night to greet new county manager Michael Brown. Brown and his wife warmly greeted a long procession of...

Michael Brown Makes His Debut

After a week on the job, new Arlington county manager Michael Brown participated in his first county board meeting Saturday morning. Board Chairman Jay Fisette kicked off the meeting by welcoming...

New County Manager Talks About the Job Ahead

New County Manager Michael Brown has been so busy with staff briefings and catch-up readings this week that some county officials say they've barely seen him outside his office. Despite his busy...