Act Now to Support AIRE

The County Manager’s ‘œFY2016 Proposed Budget Reductions for County Board Consideration’ includes proposed cuts to the Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy (AIRE).

Please voice for your support for full funding for this crucial program that addresses reducing climate emissions in response to climate change!

Here is how you can help:

• Write and send a letter to the County Board (see sample letter below):
  • mhynes@arlingtonva.us
  • wtejada@arlingtonva.us
  • lgarvey@arlingtonva.us
  • jvihstadt@arlingtonva.us
  • jfisette@arlingtonva.us
• Speak at the budget hearing on Tuesday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will take place at the County Board Room at 2100 Clarendon Blvd, 3rd Floor, Arlington 22201. You can register to speak online through March 23 as well as in person on March 24.
• Read more the budget and the proposed cuts

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Sample Letter

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[Date]

 

Arlington County Board
2100 Clarendon Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201

Dear Arlington County Board Members:

The Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy (AIRE) program is one of Arlington’s most critical program initiatives. Climate change is the biggest challenge humanity has ever faced and Arlington’s effort to reduce our impact on the environment is an important effort to help mitigate its impact. We need to maintain our commitment to a sustainable Arlington, not lesson our support for AIRE and its component parts. With Arlington’s participation in the Georgetown University Energy Prize and the potential to win $5 million, there is an extra incentive to continue our strong commitment to curbing carbon emissions.

As an Arlington resident, I feel that the reductions in items listed in the ‘œFY2016 Proposed Budget Reductions for County Board Consideration’ from the County Manager that include the Community Energy Plan staff, the Green Home Choice program, and AIRE education/outreach would not serve the community. I strongly support Arlington’s efforts and ask that you continue to make reducing carbon emissions a top priority and fully fund AIRE.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
[Full Name]
[Address]
Arlington, VA [Zip]