Posts tagged 2016 General Election
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Our endorsements for races across the Washington region
Tuesday, November 8 is Election Day, and most area jurisdictions have early voting which has already begun. Here are our endorsements for some key races on your ballot. We recommend area voters choose: Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine for President David Grosso and Robert White for DC Council at large Mary Lord for DC State Board of Education Eleanor Holmes Norton for DC… Keep reading…
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How would at-large seats change the Prince George’s County Council?
Prince George’s voters will decide whether to create two new at-large county council seats in the November 8 election. If the measure (Question D) passes, it will mean more councilmembers who have the entire county’s interest in mind. Currently, the Prince George’s legislative branch is made up of nine council districts of roughly equal population. Each district is represented… Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for ANC in Ward 8
The southern half of DC’s area east of the Anacostia River, Ward 8 contains neighborhoods such as Historic Anacostia, Barry Farm, Congress Heights, and Shipley Terrace. It has DC’s highest unemployment and poverty, but also some beautiful parks, historic buildings, and a few terrific candidates for Advisory Neighborhood Commission. Here are four that deserve your vote. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for ANC in Ward 3
Separated from most of the city by Rock Creek Park, Ward 3 is the western corner of the District. Known for both its beautiful neighborhoods and wealthy enclaves, the Advisory Neighborhood Commissions here have seen lots of bitter arguments over new development and change. Many Ward 3 candidates responded to our survey, and we chose four to endorse. Keep reading…
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For 20 ANC seats, nobody is on the ballot. Do you live in one? Are you running, or do you want to?
We’ve recently written a lot about candidates in Advisory Neighborhood Commission races all over DC. In 20 districts, no candidates filed petitions to get on the ballot, but people can run as write-in candidates. If you’re running, let us know; or if not, consider it! Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for ANC in Ward 4
A series of hilly neighborhoods at the top of the District, both in terms of geography and elevation, comprises Ward 4. Residents here are from Petworth, Manor Park, Brightwood, 16th Street Heights, and Takoma, among other places. We found five candidates running in contested Ward 4 races for Advisory Neighborhood Commission to endorse, and we hope you go vote for them. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Looks like it’s time to move
Blacked out and neglected; Nursing home purchase is a go; WMATA budget solutions; Ready for the future?; Bad decision for education?; Unhappy family; Experience down, injuries up; And…. Keep reading…
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Proponents of term limits in Montgomery hope they’d mean more Republicans and less development. Both are unlikely.
A broad coalition of people who are frustrated with Montgomery County government have thrown their support behind giving elected officials term limits, which will be on the ballot next month. The people behind the effort tend to be conservative and anti-development, but Montgomery is unlikely to become those things even if term limits happen. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for ANC in Ward 2
When tourists visit DC, they spend most of their time in Ward 2. After all, it’s home to Georgetown, Dupont and Logan Circle, downtown, and the Mall. But for the people who call these places home, there are decisions to make in your local elections this November. Below, we’ve written about six candidates we advise voting for in competitive Advisory Neighborhood Commission races. Keep reading…
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Term limits are a terrible idea for Montgomery County
Here’s a plan that is sure to improve the quality of your local hospital: Fire all the doctors and nurses with nine to 12 years of experience. Just kick them all out. Or why don’t we fire every Apple software engineer who has been at the company that long? That’ll surely yield better iPhones. Or fire every Post reporter with a decade under his or her belt. Keep reading…