We just released DPRdata.com — a full data analysis of DPR's own budget presentation to the Arlington County Board — what they left out tells a bigger story.
Watch the 60-second explainer: https://youtu.be/2fIMJQC-Jc0
Explore the full data breakdown: https://DPRdata.com
Here's what the data shows:
A $2 increase hits 85% cost recovery — DPR's own target. A $5 increase makes the program fully self-sustaining. A $10 increase still leaves fees 25% below what private gyms charge.
The Arlington County, VA Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) tried none of them. They chose elimination.
The public budget hearing is March 24 — 9 days away. Here's how to make your voice heard:
Email the County Board (cc countyboard@arlingtonva.us on all):
- Matt de Ferranti (Chair) — mdeferranti@arlingtonva.us
- Maureen Coffey (Vice Chair) — mcoffey@arlingtonva.us
- Susan Cunningham — scunningham@arlingtonva.us
- Takis Karantonis — tkarantonis@arlingtonva.us
- J.D. Spain Sr. — jdspainsr@arlingtonva.us
Attend Open Door Monday: Tomorrow, March 16 — Virtual Session March 23 — In-Person Session (day before the hearing)
Show up March 24 for the Public Budget Hearing.
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