Posts tagged 2016 Primary
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Breakfast links: White is the new Orange
The votes are in; Libby Garvey in Arlington; Mobile app makes party changes; Building stays industrial near Metro; Medical Center access is expensive; Putting the brakes on dirt bikes; Revote for Local 689?; Tough day for travel; Get outta town. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Vote!
It’s primary day; Tipped wage outrage; Preservation plans for affordable housing; Bet on bikes; Metro money matters; The best Metro info; SafeTrack, visualized. Keep reading…
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If you live in Arlington or DC, your vote matters on Tuesday!
Virginia had its presidential primary long ago and DC’s Democratic primary Tuesday won’t affect who wins the nomination. But if you’re a Democrat in DC or any voter in Arlington, your vote will absolutely matter in local races. Please vote! Keep reading…
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For DC Council in Ward 7: Vince Gray
In DC’s Ward 7, mostly east of the Anacostia River, former mayor Vince Gray is running to take back his old seat on the DC Council from Yvette Alexander. We hope voters will return him to the council. While ethical issues from his campaign marred his mayoralty and serious questions still remain, on the policy issues, he was very strong. He was the champion of DC’s… Keep reading…
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For DC Council at large: Robert White
There’s no doubt about it: Vincent Orange should not continue as a DC councilmember. There are two people vying to unseat him who would both make excellent councilmembers. In the Democratic primary on June 14, we urge voters to pick the one who has the best chance to win, and that is Robert White. Keep reading…
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For Arlington County Board: Erik Gutshall
On June 14, Arlington Democrats will choose a nominee for one of the five seats on their county board. We encourage voters to support Erik Gutshall in his efforts to unseat incumbent Libby Garvey in the Democratic primary on June 14. Erik Gutshall has served Arlington well as a member of its planning commission and wants to bring a forward-looking philosophy to Arlington. He told… Keep reading…
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A chat with Arlington County Board candidate Libby Garvey
Libby Garvey is running for re-election to the Arlington County Board against challenger businessman Erik Gutshall. She wants to continue to streamline and ease county regulations to make it a place residents can call “great.” Garvey is all about attracting people to Arlington, which she described as “a smart, capable, and educated community,”… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The votes are in
Maryland primary results; Abandoned to affordable; Parents behind bars; More people, same movement; Taxed enough already?; A tunnel to NoMa; Become a block parent; Closed for repairs. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Fits and starts
Not so safe accommodations; Taxation without representation; Foreign object, not arcing; Vote in Maryland!; “Uber of parking” falters; Soccer starts; DCHA goes solar; Bikeshare equity counts. Keep reading…
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A chat with Arlington County Board candidate Erik Gutshall
Arlington businessman Erik Gutshall has thrown his hat in the ring for the county board democratic primary, challenging incumbent Board member Libby Garvey. A resident and former civic association president of Lyon Park, it would be easy for Gutshall to sit back and hope that the democratic electorate punishes Garvey for endorsing independent John Vihstadt in his successful… Keep reading…