The Arlington County Board May 19 adopted a resolution calling on the owners of the Redskins to change a team name that the board said is “objectionable to many Americans, Virginians and Arlingtonians,” saying that the team could have a brand new start as it is welcomed into the Commonwealth.
Three board members — Chair Mary Hynes, Vice Chairman Walter Tejada and Board Member Jay Fisette — voted in favor of the resolution. Board Members John Vihstadt and Libby Garvey abstained, saying they personally agreed that the team should change its name, but did not agree that the board should take a position on the issue.