(HB2768)

GOVERNOR'S VETO

Pursuant to Article V, Section 6 of the Constitution of Virginia, I veto House Bill 2768, which alters the Arlington County’s form of government by allowing for expansion of the county board, a four-year term for the chair, and changes to board election methods.

Arlington County is the only locality governed under this structure, which has functioned with a five- member, at-large board and a one-year rotating chair since the 1930s. The Arlington County Board also formally opposed this bill, citing the need for more time and community engagement before making such significant changes.

Accordingly, I veto this bill.