
Arlington proposes tax hike, cuts to gymnastics programs
FOX LOCAL Washington DC · Apr 7, 2026 · 2m 41sSign Up NowAlready a subscriber?
Arlington County leaders are defending a proposed 1.5-cent real estate tax increase and more than $10 million in budget cuts, including the elimination of competitive and recreational gymnastics programs at Barcroft Community Center. Parents say the cuts threaten access, equity, and a key pipeline for youth athletics as public hearings begin this week.