Mayor’s Message
Arlington has closed out 2019 and is marching forward with continued
progress and prosperity in 2020. Everywhere you turn, Arlington is growing
with positive momentum. It’s an exciting day to be a part of the American
Dream City.
One of our primary goals is maintaining a healthy city where people
feel safe and want to come to Arlington. This is where public safety comes
in and we have the best police department in the nation for this job. I travel
all over the country and I am always amazed how forward leaning and
progressive our police department is. Our Police Chief is a leader on the
national stage in many areas and other law enforcement agencies try to
emulate what we do best here in Arlington.
As part of my kindness campaign, I always look for stories of
compassion and there certainly was no shortage from the police
department last year. Our workforce really cares about all of our citizens
and it shows through their actions. From officers buying meals for complete
strangers, to our Santa Cops program which gives so much to the
community, to acts of compassion shown to those who need it most, the
Arlington Police Department continually positions itself to make our city
better.
On behalf of the Arlington City Council and your Mayor, I want to be
the first to thank you for your continued partnership and dialogue on public
safety. We are committed to ensuring all of our First Responders are the
best equipped and trained anywhere in the world. Take the time to learn
more about what our police department has to offer and how you can
become involved in building a stronger community. Together, we can all
make a positive difference in the American Dream City.
W. Jeff Williams
Mayor
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| 2019 Annual Report