Posts tagged Elissa Silverman
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Election links: Signature issues in the DC Council race
More signature fraud as paid family leave takes center stage in the DC Council at-large race, Hogan maintains a commanding lead though Jealous maintains a popular platform, Virginia Democrats and Republicans battle over redistricting, and more in our election link roundup. Keep reading…
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Election links: Elrich’s victory is confirmed
Election links are back! Marc Elrich’s narrow victory has been confirmed by a recount but a Democratic council colleague has decided to run an independent bid, seven DC council members support legislation to overturn initiative 77, the at-large council race begins to take shape, Matt de Ferranti discusses opportunities and challenges for Arlington, and more in our election link roundup. Want to stay on top of our 2018 election coverage? Sign up for our weekly newsletter!
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Election links: Principles vs. pragmatism in the DC Council leadership race
Incumbents are heavily favored in DC this year, the Washington Post and DC Sierra Club weigh in on elections, Maryland's gubernatorial race is still neck in neck, Lazere and Mendelson duke it out for Council Chairman, Alexandria's city council race is crowded, and more in our election link roundup. Want to stay on top of our 2018 election coverage? Sign up for our weekly newsletter! Keep reading…
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Election links: Valerie Ervin has decided to stay in the governor’s race
Valerie Ervin has decided to stay in the governor's race, Maryland gubernatorial candidates talk transportation, Bowser misleads on education progress, DC policymakers talk Initiative 77, and more in our election link roundup. Want to stay on top of our 2018 election coverage? Sign up for our weekly newsletter! Keep reading…
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Two (formerly three) newcomers mount strong challenges to Anita Bonds
In the June 19 Democratic primary for at at-large seat on DC Council, incumbent Anita Bonds — on the council since 2012 — faces young challengers running viable campaigns. Housing affordability and inequality appear to be emerging as critical issues in this race. Keep reading…
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What’s more important, “neighborhood stability” or affordable housing?
At the Comp Plan hearing Tuesday, many people spoke about the need for building homes, including affordable ones, and protecting residents against displacement. But the hearing also laid bare a fundamental disagreement about what's more important: Creating needed housing, or “protecting neighborhood character”? Keep reading…
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GGWash celebrated ten years last night!
On Wednesday, March 14, 2018 GGWash celebrated its 10th anniversary in style with nearly 200 guests, including DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, elected officials, contributors, readers, volunteers and a David Alpert bobblehead. Keep reading…
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“Who is steering the ship?” The DC Council debates planning and zoning for six hours
Last week’s hearing was dominated by the Office of Planning’s recently-released amendments to the Framework Element of the Comprehensive Plan, which lays out the direction for development in the city for years to come. Keep reading…
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DC’s 2018 primary matters, though the action isn’t the race for mayor
Transportation (including the streetcar, Vision Zero, and bike infrastructure) and affordable housing (think DC's Comprehensive Plan update, historic districts, and debates over what kind of development taxpayers should subsidize) are all big issues in the District's elections this year. Here are the candidates so far. Keep reading…
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This year’s state and local elections will be important, especially in Maryland
This year, voters will make decisions that have profound effects in DC, Virginia, and especially Maryland. We've set up a committee of 20 local volunteers and staff to sort through these candidates and races for you. Keep reading…