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TO: [email protected]
BCC: [email protected]
SUBJECT: Please support the Amazon performance agreement
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Arlington County Board
2100 Clarendon Boulevard
Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201
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Dear Chair Dorsey,
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As a member of the Arlington business community, I am writing to encourage the Arlington County Board to approve the County’s performance agreement with Amazon for their new headquarters. Approving this agreement is a powerful statement that Arlington is open for business. Amazon’s headquarters will make Arlington’s economy stronger and more diverse. Approving the performance agreement is also a positive signal that local government supports the growth and success of businesses.

The planned Amazon headquarters will strengthen and diversify Arlington’s economy. The job losses from BRAC and sequestration, and the uncertainty of the recent shutdown have shown that we cannot rely on the Federal government alone for our prosperity. Amazon’s commitment to Arlington will provide us with balance, and the continued Federal presence means that Amazon will be one of many in a robust business community. Adding business diversity will strengthen our local economy.

Amazon’s presence will further solidify Arlington as an innovation hub. Having Amazon as an anchor will help Arlington and Northern Virginia maintain the talent we develop in our schools and will attract innovative talent to our region. A highly skilled and engaged talent pool benefits all businesses in Arlington. An innovative workforce will stimulate entrepreneurship, creating new partners and expansion opportunities for businesses like mine.

The Amazon headquarters provides a framework for fulfilling our plans for Arlington’s future. Challenges such as housing affordability, education, and transportation now have increased attention from the community, as well as additional dedicated resources. The General Assembly has committed funding for these priorities, with Arlington County dedicating additional funds. More economic activity in Arlington means a greater tax base, which the local government can put to work to meet to our community’s needs.

Amazon’s headquarters will strengthen our economy and promote success for our entire community. I encourage the County Board to approve the performance agreement for the Amazon headquarters, and look forward to welcoming Amazon to Arlington.
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Sincerely, 
NAME
BUSINESS

​CC: County Board Vice Chair Libby Garvey, County Board Member Katie Cristol, County Board Member Matt de Ferranti, County Board Member Erik Gutshall
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