Posts tagged Peter Shapiro
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Peter Shapiro is nominated for a seat on the powerful DC Zoning Commission
Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Peter Shapiro, a resident of the Chevy Chase neighborhood of DC, to the board that decides DC’s zoning and rules on many large development projects. Shapiro would replace Marcie Cohen, a former affordable housing and community development professional. Cohen has been a strong advocate for zoning that allows more overall housing in DC, speaking… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Under control
Cameras watch cameras; Metro making strides; No to resident-only parking; Frederick boosts sprawl; Transit vs. design?; Blazing a new trail; Fast enough?; And…. Keep reading…
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We let you down with our political coverage this spring
It looks like Vincent Orange has probably, but not definitely, eked out reelection over Sekou Biddle. A number of commenters are criticizing Greater Greater Washington’s election articles this spring, especially our decision to endorse Peter Shapiro. I believe that we did fall short in our coverage of this election. I proudly voted for Shapiro yesterday and continue… Keep reading…
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At-large candidates, except Shapiro, pander to speeders
Except for Peter Shapiro, the candidates for DC Council at-large either don’t think pedestrian safety is a very pressing issue, think the only people who will vote tomorrow are drivers who’d rather speed than be safe, or both. On Friday, the Democratic candidates for DC Council at-large appeared on the WAMU Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi and Tom Sherwood. Sherwood… Keep reading…
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For DC Council at-large: Peter Shapiro
The DC Democratic primary for at-large councilmember will finally end a 17-month game of musical chairs between Sekou Biddle and Vincent Orange. When the tune stops on April 3, neither should take the seat. We endorse Peter Shapiro because we believe he is the best candidate. While the Washington Post and Washington City Paper were both far too quick to dismiss Shapiro’s… Keep reading…
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At-large candidates talk about “livable, walkable” visions
The Democratic at-large candidates for DC Council, incumbent Vincent Orange, and challengers Sekou Biddle, E. Gail Anderson Holness, and Peter Shapiro, talked about transportation, housing, land use and some social issues at last night’s forum at the Black Cat on 14th Street. Here is the full video from the event: flowplayer(“main”, “http://odd.greatergreaterwashington.org/video/flowplayer/flowplayer-3.2.8.swf”,… Keep reading…
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Shapiro: The time for change is now
My name is Peter Shapiro, and I am running in the Democratic primary to be your next at-large councilmember. I made this decision out of a sense of urgency. Now is the time for people who want a DC government of integrity, honesty, and vision to step forward. I have lived in and around the District for almost all my life. I have an extensive and proven record as a principled progressive,… Keep reading…
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Most sitting councilmembers absent on campaign finance
Campaign finance violations in DC have triggered numerous federal investigations and corrupted DC’s political process, but the vast majority of sitting DC councilmembers still seem unwilling to risk cutting off their own sources of money to fix a serious problem. Amendments from Tommy Wells (Ward 6) on last year’s ethics bill to ban “bundling”… Keep reading…
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What would you ask the at-large DC Council candidates?
I’m moderating a forum with the at-large Democratic candidates for DC Council on Tuesday, March 13, organized by the Urban Neighborhood Alliance. What questions would you like them to answer? The forum is at the Black Cat, 1811 14th Street, NW. Doors open at 6:30, and the forum will run from 7 to 8. All 4 candidates for the Democratic primary, Sekou Biddle, E. Gail Anderson… Keep reading…
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Details matter when judging Biddle and Shapiro’s fundraising
Yesterday, Dave Stroup called on Sekou Biddle to resign and support Peter Shapiro as the at-large candidate. His theory is that if there are two people who claim to be progressives in the at-large democratic primary, they will split the vote and Vincent Orange will win. Dave’s concern about splitting the vote may or may not be valid—though no polling has been… Keep reading…