Posts tagged Janeese Lewis George
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Do Something: The week of June 3, 2024
This week on Do Something: congratulations to our primary endorsees in DC; rent stabilization in Prince George’s County; and don’t forget to vote for our endorsees in Alexandria and Arlington’s primaries. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of May 27, 2024
This week on Do Something: have you seen our endorsements for DC shadow seats; take pictures with us on Sunday; the trouble with teardowns in Montgomery County; and a win for affordable housing in Arlington. Keep reading…
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DC Council’s transportation committee looks at legislation to improve safety for students
DC Council’s Committee on Transportation and the Environment considered a bill that would improve and expand protections for students commuting to and from school in the District. Read on to learn more. Keep reading…
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A bill that would provide a $100 monthly transit subsidy to DC residents moves one step closer to becoming law
Legislation that would provide $100 per month to DC residents for transit was approved by DC Council’s transportation committee Monday. Keep reading…
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Tuesday is the last day to vote in the DC and Maryland primaries
An election can feel like the furthest thing in our minds in a world wracked by COVID-19 and protests over police violence, but Tuesday, June 2 is Election Day for primaries in DC and Maryland, and Virginia on June 23. DC also has a special election in Ward 2 on June 16, and in Arlington on July 7. Keep reading…
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Elections are right around the corner. If you’re in DC or Virginia, have you requested your ballot?
It’s primary season! There are elections in DC on June 2 (and 16), Maryland on June 2, and Virginia on June 23. Because voting in person risks spreading coronavirus further, many jurisdictions are shifting to voting by mail. Here’s what you need to know. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for DC Council in the 2020 primary: Janeese Lewis George, Vincent Gray, Trayon White, Mike Austin, and Robert White
GGWash is pleased to endorse, in the 2020 DC Democratic primary, Janeese Lewis George for Ward 4, Vince Gray for Ward 7, both Trayon White and Mike Austin for Ward 8, and Robert White for at-large. We’ve already endorsed Patrick Kennedy in Ward 2. Keep reading…
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Three DC Council candidates, endorsed by the Sierra Club, cite bus lanes as a top priority
DC’s Sierra Club chapter rolled out its endorsements Thursday for the June 2 Democratic primary. The group selected achromatic incumbents Robert White (at-large), Vincent Gray (Ward 7), and Trayon White (Ward 8), as well as challenger Janeese Lewis George in Ward 4 and Patrick Kennedy for the open seat formerly held by Jack Evans in Ward 2. Keep reading…
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Pledge not to take fossil fuel funds, an environmental group urges DC Council candidates
Four DC Council candidates on Friday morning signed a pledge not to take campaign contributions from Pepco, Washington Gas, and fossil fuel companies. Ward 2 candidate Daniel Hernandez, Ward 4 candidate Janeese Lewis George, and Ward 7 candidates Kelvin Brown and Anthony Lorenzo Green signed a poster listing the three provisions of the pledge. Keep reading…