Posts tagged Board Of Supervisors
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Let Fairfax County grow
Local housing and transit advocates have a special responsibility to help Fairfax County chart a new course for land use. By succeeding, we can set an example for other suburbs to emulate. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements in the Democratic primary for Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
This month, Fairfax County voters will choose the Democratic nominees for the Board of Supervisors. GGWash endorses Jimmy Bierman in the Dranesville district, Andres Jimenez in the Mason district, and Albert Vega in the Springfield district. Keep reading…
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Here’s what Fairfax County Supervisor candidates have to say about housing and transportation
Fairfax County voters head to the polls this June for the Board of Supervisors primary election. We asked candidates in three key races for their views on housing and transportation. Here’s what they had to say. Keep reading…
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Inside the Beltway in Fairfax County, here’s what Mason District candidates said on our issues
Penelope “Penny” Gross has represented Fairfax County’s Mason District since 1995, fending off both a primary and general election challenger four years ago. This year, her Democratic renomination was not contested, but she faces Republican Gary Aiken in the general election. Keep reading…
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Fairfax Supervisor candidates in Sully and Braddock talk housing and transportation
Four of Fairfax County’s nine Supervisor districts, plus the board chairman, were open seats in this June’s primaries, and our Elections Committee showed you candidates’ views and made endorsements in those races. What about the other five, and which ones are contested this November? Keep reading…
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Northern Virginia primary voters toss incumbent prosecutors, keep incumbent legislators
Criminal justice reformers unseated the chief prosecutors of Arlington and Fairfax counties Tuesday night in very low turnout elections, while voters renominated Democratic incumbents for General Assembly seats in the region. Jeff McKay won the primary to chair a Fairfax County Board of Supervisors which will include four new district members. Keep reading…
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Vote on Tuesday, Virginia! Ideally, for these people
Tuesday, June 11 is the Virginia primary. Many important offices are on the ballot, and for county offices in many deep blue parts of our region, the primary winner is virtually assured of winning office. We’ve made endorsements in a number of races. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for Virginia General Assembly in 2019 primaries: Alfonso Lopez, Nicole Merlene, and Ron Meyer
In the 49th House district in Arlington and Fairfax, we endorse Alfonso Lopez for renomination in the Democratic primary. In the 31st Senate district in Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun, we endorse Democratic challenger Nicole Merlene. In the open 13th Senate district in Loudoun and Prince William counties, we endorse Ron Meyer for the competitive Republican primary. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for Fairfax supervisor: Rodney Lusk, James Walkinshaw, Edythe Kelleher, and Walter Alcorn
Four of Fairfax County’s nine supervisor districts have competitive Democratic primaries this year on June 11. There are many candidates with appealing personal stories and experiences. The GGWash Elections Committee looked for candidates with local experience who can contribute to the Board of Supervisors from the get-go and who share our values on key issues, particularly transportation and housing. Keep reading…
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Our endorsement for Fairfax chairman: Jeff McKay
On June 11, Democrats in Fairfax County will select a nominee to succeed Sharon Bulova for this role. We recommend Fairfax County voters choose current Lee District supervisor Jeff McKay. Keep reading…