To the Editor:
As a longtime resident of Arlington, I am generally satisfied with the services provided by the county. But I take issue with this year's leaf collection. While Rock Spring neighborhood is typically the last one to have leaves removed, the truck came through just before Thanksgiving. But it didn't remove leaves from my side of the street. And it didn't return. So imagine my surprise to see the county tweet on Nov. 30 that they had completed (early!) their first pass of all neighborhoods. When I responded to the tweet, I was told that my street was completed on Nov. 25 which is completely untrue. As we watch politicians spin untruths on the national stage, must we also accept local ones doing the same? A little honesty, a sincere apology, and a do-over would go farther than excuses.
Tamar Abrams
Arlington