Posts tagged 2012 Primary
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Gaston: Move Ward 8 forward, together
I’m Commissioner Darrell Gaston, and I’m currently serving my second term as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner in Ward 8 and Chairperson of ANC 8B. I’m running for the democratic nomination for DC Council in Ward 8, a seat currently held by Councilmember Marion Barry. As a young man who grew up on welfare, I know we can do better creating a pathway that leads… Keep reading…
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Field for Ward 7 council race is set. Who will survive?
Ward 7 is shaping up to be a unique DC Council race this year. Unlike the other ward races, there are candidates other than Democrats in the running. Many believe this could actually make general election competitive, instead of the primary election being the only race that matters. Incumbent Councilmember Yvette Alexander is running for a second full term, after being elected… Keep reading…
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Beatty: Honest-to-goodness change on the DC Council
My name is Mary Brooks Beatty and I am running as a Republican for the at-large DC Council seat currently held by Michael A. Brown. I’m one of those people who believe that, rather than complaining, you should get busy fixing whatever is bothering you. In line with that philosophy, my deep concern about the lack of transparency in DC government, together with… Keep reading…
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Crowded at-large Council race could help Orange win
Last April, Vincent Orange beat a crowded field of candidates to fill Kwame Brown’s at-large seat on the DC Council. Facing reelection less than a year later, Orange could be running against 4 other candidates, which could benefit him as the incumbent. 5 candidates have picked up petitions for the Democratic at-large nomination. In addition to Orange, Sekou Biddle, E. Keep reading…
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Skolnik: Move Ward 4 forward by preparing for the best
My name is Max Skolnik and I am Erica’s husband and Julian’s father. As the Founder of Kid Power, Inc., I am an educator for hundreds of young people throughout the District. And, I’m a Democrat running for the Ward 4 seat on the DC Council. In conversations with the residents and business owners of my Ward, it is clear that our community is in crisis. … Keep reading…
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The Ward 4 council race is crowded. Will it be competitive?
The race to represent Ward 4 on the DC Council is shaping up to be a crowded one. Whether or not it will also be competitive remains to be seen. At least 7 candidates are vying to unseat councilmember Muriel Bowser, who is running for her second full term. Bowser was first voted onto the council in a 2007 special election to fill the seat vacated by Adrian Fenty when he was elected Mayor. Keep reading…
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Finding good candidates shouldn’t be waiting for Superman
Reacting to Fiona Grieg’s dropping out of the Ward 2 DC Council race this morning, many of you said things like, “Politics isn’t for faint of heart,” or “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.” Those people are absolutely correct; that’s how politics works. Greig should have known that. In fact, she did; I talked… Keep reading…
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Why good people like Fiona Greig don’t run for Council
Ward 2 insurgent DC Council candidate Fiona Greig announced this morning that she’s dropping out of the race against 20-year incumbent Jack Evans. Greig did not withdraw due to lack of support, but because she didn’t want to expose her young family to the gutter politics and smear campaigns she encountered in her short time as a candidate. I was chair of Greig’s… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Patience is a virtue
Slower speeds may come to DC; Bag fee increases shoplifting?; One man owes $17 million in back taxes; Bike “garage” slated for Franconia; Struggle on the waterfront; BRAC bits; Utah entitled to Arizona highways; And…. Keep reading…
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Greig: The DC Council and Ward 2 need a fresh start
The District of Columbia is at a turning point. The strategically important issues for our city’s future are broader now than they were 20 years ago. This is particularly true for Ward 2 where I live with my husband and daughter. It’s time to think more boldly about our future as a city and to pivot to a broader strategic agenda. Unfortunately,… Keep reading…