Posts by Connor Waldoch — Elections Committee

Connor Waldoch originally hails from the terminus of Metra’s Union Pacific West line, but now lives in southwest Arlington off of Columbia Pike. He commutes via bike, bus, and train every day, and has master's degrees in public policy and environmental science, specializing in energy economics and policy.

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  A neighborhood spat over parking in south Arlington illustrates deeper fissures

  ParkingBy Connor Waldoch (Elections Committee) February 14, 2019 22

  Residents in Arlington Mill and Forest Glen in Virginia have been arguing over the latter neighborhood's street parking restrictions for years. For a variety of reasons, Arlington Mill has little parking available so residents often park in ajoining Forest Glen, which has it in more abundance.  Keep reading…

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  We just bought a home in Arlington, and it was really hard. Here’s how we did it.

  HousingBy Connor Waldoch (Elections Committee) November 19, 2018 78

  If you have a lot of cash on hand, minimal debt, and a great income flow, you can acquire a lovely home in the Washington region with significantly little stress. If you're like my fiancé and me, you probably can't even buy into the “starter” segment of the market without significant savings or a sudden gift or inheritance.  Keep reading…

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  Opinion: Why should we trust the wealthy who deride transit about Amazon?

  OpinionBy Connor Waldoch (Elections Committee) November 8, 2018 23

  Hundreds of city managers across the US view HQ2 as a golden ticket, but it’s a decidedly less clear proposition to the rest of the people living in the possible recipient cities. Many of these places are grappling with sky-high housing prices, deferred transit backlogs, and ever-steepening inequality, and it seems unlikely that Amazon will solve these issues.  Keep reading…

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  Virginia’s elections won’t be like 2017, but there are a few big ones to watch

  PoliticsBy Connor Waldoch (Elections Committee), Joanne Tang (Editorial Board), Mary Hynes (Elections Committee) February 13, 2018 8

  Alexandria, Arlington, and the 10th Congressional district all have important races in Virginia this year. Top issues include accessory apartments, schools, bus networks, and much more.  Keep reading…