Retrocession
Summary
A Georgia politician is randomly trying to push Arlington and Alexandria back into Washington, D.C. Even though it's a long shot, it could completely upend local politics and strip 400,000 residents of their Virginia voting rights.
At a glance
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Impact analysis
It could completely mess with local tax bases, property values, and government funding by shifting billions in economic activity across state lines.
Honestly, nobody locally—mostly just outside politicians trying to make a political statement.
Arlington residents take the biggest hit by losing their say in Virginia elections and getting dragged into D.C.'s complicated political mess.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Morning Poll: Should Arlington become a city?
Morning Poll: Should Arlington become a city? ARLnow
To become a city, Arlington would have to wait until at least 2032
To become a city, Arlington would have to wait until at least 2032 ARLnow
Make Greater D.C. Again? GOP embraces bid to add Arlington and Alexandria to the capital
Make Greater D.C. Again? GOP embraces bid to add Arlington and Alexandria to the capital The 51st
Georgia lawmaker wants to make Alexandria, Arlington part of DC
A Republican member of Congress is raising some eyebrows in Northern Virginia with his push to make Arlington and Alexandria a part of D.C., taking 400,000 residents’ votes away from the more politically competitive Virginia and lumping them in with…
‘Make DC Square Again’ Bill Would Annex Alexandria and Arlington as Part of DC
‘Make DC Square Again’ Bill Would Annex Alexandria and Arlington as Part of DC Northern Virginia Magazine
No Longer A County Boy: Arlington Official Says County Should Become A City
No Longer A County Boy: Arlington Official Says County Should Become A City WAMU
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