Kim M. Rucker
Candidate for Arlington County Treasurer, Special election (term ends 12/31/2027)
Background
- Occupation
- Arlington County Treasurer
Arlington County Treasurer since July 2026, when she succeeded retiring Treasurer Carla de la Pava. An Arlington native who joined the treasurer's office out of high school in 1990 and served as chief deputy treasurer for 12 years.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to weigh ESG scores in county investments.
Said at the Sept. 8 Civic Federation forum that her office would begin considering companies' environmental, social and governance scores.
ReportArlington treasurer candidates square off on visions for office’s futureDebate / forum transcript · ARLnow · arlnow.com
“She said her office would begin considering a company’s “environmental, social and governance” (ESG) scores when deciding where to invest the county’s money.”
Pledges to keep the county's low tax-delinquency rate steady.
ReportNew Arlington treasurer expects tax delinquency rate to remain low in 2026News coverage · ARLnow · arlnow.com
“it will be a great accomplishment to keep it where it was”
Government & transparency
Pledges continuity and ongoing improvements in the treasurer's office.
ReportArlington treasurer candidates square off on visions for office’s futureDebate / forum transcript · ARLnow · arlnow.com
“Continuity matters … said operations were functioning well and she would continue to make improvements”
Pledges convenient tax payment and modern technology.
ReportNew Arlington treasurer expects tax delinquency rate to remain low in 2026News coverage · ARLnow · arlnow.com
“make it as convenient as possible … I want to continue to deliver exceptional customer service”
All sources (4)
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections: County of Arlington (full ballot)
Election filing · Arlington County Office of Voter Registration and Elections · vote.arlingtonva.gov
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: Arlington County (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Arlington treasurer candidates square off on visions for office’s future
Debate / forum transcript · ARLnow · arlnow.com
- New Arlington treasurer expects tax delinquency rate to remain low in 2026
News coverage · ARLnow · arlnow.com
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