Arlington Government Gets Ready For 2021 Inauguration

ARLINGTON, VA — County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti released a statement Monday saying everything was being done to protect the public in the run-up to the Jan. 20 inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.

“My colleagues and I share the concerns that so many Arlingtonians have voiced in the wake of the storming of the Capitol last Wednesday,” de Ferranti said, in his statement. “We are proud of the Arlington County police officers and firefighters who helped defend the Capitol and tended to the wounded. While we are grateful that no Arlington first responders or residents were injured, we mourn the loss of life, including the death of Capitol Hill Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who was mortally injured while defending the Capitol. Our officers who defended the Capitol and democracy deserve our profound gratitude. Everyone who participated in this violent assault on our Capitol must be held accountable.”

Arlington County Police Department was one of the many area law enforcement agencies to respond to a request for assistance Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol.

In order to support the peaceful transfer of power, de Ferranti said the county was going to take all necessary legal steps to protect Arlingtonians and maintain peace in the days leading up to the inauguration.

"I have full confidence that the County Manager and the Acting Police Chief are taking the steps necessary to keep Arlingtonians safe and appropriately assist with the safe transfer of power in a way that aligns with our community’s ideals and commitments," de Ferranti said, in his statement.

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