Program Initiatives for 2012 - 2015 Customer Advocacy - Consumer Protection!  Does the contractor you plan to hire have a Business License with Arlington County or a State Contractors License with Virginia?  Does the door-to-door vendor offering to trim trees or make home repairs have a Vendor's Permit from the County Police?  The Customer Advocate in my office will be available to help.  She has access to the appropriate State and County records and will be able to tell you if the contractor or vendor you're considering is in compliance with the law - without you having to spend hours online or on the phone. Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled - Customer Convenience!  Elderly and disabled customers arrive at the Treasurer’s Office seeking relief of their real estate taxes.  Currently, we must send the customers more than a mile away to the Department of Human Services (DHS) at 2100 Washington Blvd to participate in this program.  I will continue to work to return the program to the Commissioner’s office, since it is a tax program, not a welfare program.  Moreover, the County would be eligible for a reimbursement from the State if the program is administered by the Commissioner’s office. Sales Tax Registration and Administration - One Stop Service!   This concept enables businesses to register for both state and local taxes at the local level: a true one-stop service.  The overwhelming majority of Arlington businesses are small, locally owned enterprises with limited time and resources. Business owners would be able to contact my office for all business tax information and to register for all state and local tax obligations.  Online Revenue Information - The Public's Right To Know!  In the spirit of transparency of public offices, I will provide an online overview of assessments in Arlington County.  The data will be updated monthly and will include business tax assessments, custodial tax assessments (such as restaurant tax and hotel tax), and vehicle tax assessments. Authorized by Ingrid Morroy.