The Arlington Committee of 100 fosters open and vigorous discussion of issues involving all facets of community life in Arlington. The Committee's monthly forums are open to all and provide a non-partisan setting in which issues of local, regional, and state interest are addressed by experts, with audience participation in lively Q&A sessions.
Next Webinar: August 12, 2020
Q&A with new APS Superintendent Dr. Francisco Durán
Dr. Francisco Durán joined Arlington Public Schools as its new superintendent at the start of June. He joins APS at a time of unprecedented challenges, the immediate response to the pandemic affecting planning for the upcoming school year, and also long-term strategic challenges that predate the coronavirus and have not gone away.
The Committee of 100 is pleased to host the new Superintendent on Wednesday, August 12. Attendees can submit questions upon registration. The program will be moderated by Dr. Lynn Juhl.
Special Online Program - Zoom Webinar
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
7:00-8:15 PM
Recent Webinar: July 8, 2020
Local Historian Charlie Clark on Arlington & Alexandria: A Diplomatic History
The Committee of 100 is pleased to host a program to commemorate the centennial of Arlington's 1920's re-naming. Come learn about Arlington's previous name, its relationship to Alexandria, and other interesting lessons from history.
Charlie Clark is a historian, author, and Falls Church News-Press columnist.
Special Online Program - Zoom Webinar
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
7:00-8:00 PM
Recent Webinar: June 10, 2020
County Board Special Election - Candidate Debate
On July 7, Arlington County is having a special election to fill the County Board vacancy created due to the untimely death of Erik Gutshall. The Arlington Committee of 100 is hosting a debate between the candidates, via Zoom webinar.
Candidates:
Bob Cambridge, Republican nominee
Susan Cunningham, Independent nominee
Takis Karantonis, Democratic nominee
Special Online Program - Zoom Webinar
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
7:00-8:30 PM
Recent Webinar: May 13, 2020
Criminal Justice Reform in Arlington
There’s a criminal justice reform movement taking place in Arlington that focuses on an agenda for a smarter, more equitable, more compassionate judicial approach. Join a panel of Arlington stakeholders in the middle of reform to discuss their priorities and learn how the system has had to make adjustments in dealing with COVID-19.
Speakers:
Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, Commonwealth's Attorney for Arlington/Falls Church
Brad Haywood, Public Defender for Arlington/Falls Church
Beth Arthur, Sheriff, Arlington County
Moderated by Dr. Lynn Juhl, Chair, Committee of 100
Special Online Program - Zoom Webinar
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Recent Webinar: April 22, 2020
Arlington in Action: Responding to COVID-19
Arlington has been one of the hardest hit communities in the commonwealth for COVID-19. Join us to learn more about how Arlington is responding and what you can do to stay safe and help others. Participants will be able to submit questions for our speakers during our Q&A time.
Speakers:
Libby Garvey, Chair, Arlington County Board
Zachary Pope, Emergency Manager, Arlington Public Schools
Dr. Reuben Varghese, Public Health Director, Arlington County
Karen Coltrane, CEO, Leadership Center for Excellence
Moderated by Lynn Juhl, Chair, Committee of 100
Special Online Program - Zoom Webinar
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
7:00-8:30 PM
Speaker presentations followed by Q&A
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