Newly installed Arlington County Board Chairman Chris Zimmerman announced that his top priority for the new year is to improve the county’s relationship with small businesses. After hearing repeated complaints from local businesses, Zimmermann said it was time to change some of the burdensome regulations Arlington has on the books. “Good regulation exists for a purpose, not as an end in itself. We don’t intend to throw unnecessary obstacles on the path to success,” Zimmerman said. “I am convinced that we can do a better job by modifying practices in a way that will benefit the whole community.”