Bio
Barbara has served as Chairman and a member of the Arlington County Board since 1997. She served as Chairman of the Board in 2000, 2004 and 2009; and Vice Chairman in 1999, 2003 and 2008.
During her service with the County, Ms. Favola has been the Board’s leading advocate for children, youth and families. She supported the creation of teen lounges for young people, established mental health services in the public schools, provided a permanent home for the Head Start program, and forged a community Partnership for Children, Youth and Families.
Moreover, Barbara has championed numerous pieces of legislation that have attributed to smart growth in Arlington. She has encouraged new development and transportation enhancements along the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor while maintaining Arlington’s neighborhoods and protecting our community.
Barbara Favola has been endorsed by the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors for Senate District 31.
