Posts tagged Politics
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Sekou Biddle should withdraw and support Peter Shapiro
Yesterday, DC candidates filed their latest campaign finance reports. In the race to unseat at-large councilmember Vincent Orange, Peter Shapiro raised more than double the amount as his rival Sekou Biddle. To maximize the chances of beating Orange, Biddle should withdraw from the race and throw his support behind Shapiro. Campaign finance reports demonstrate each campaign’s… Keep reading…
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Gaston: Move Ward 8 forward, together
I’m Commissioner Darrell Gaston, and I’m currently serving my second term as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner in Ward 8 and Chairperson of ANC 8B. I’m running for the democratic nomination for DC Council in Ward 8, a seat currently held by Councilmember Marion Barry. As a young man who grew up on welfare, I know we can do better creating a pathway that leads… Keep reading…
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Weekend links: Next time will be better
A mea culpa for the meltdown; Streetcars gone 50 years; Condemn me; DC statehood gets mixed reception; No more spending; The health effects of urban design; The great art of the train; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: No funding
Trail defunded; No bill this year; Less of a deduction; Smart growth advocate to HPRB; Transit tweets are negative; New MD website lacks open data; Frederick fights sprawl; And…. Keep reading…
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Field for Ward 7 council race is set. Who will survive?
Ward 7 is shaping up to be a unique DC Council race this year. Unlike the other ward races, there are candidates other than Democrats in the running. Many believe this could actually make general election competitive, instead of the primary election being the only race that matters. Incumbent Councilmember Yvette Alexander is running for a second full term, after being elected… Keep reading…
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Beatty: Honest-to-goodness change on the DC Council
My name is Mary Brooks Beatty and I am running as a Republican for the at-large DC Council seat currently held by Michael A. Brown. I’m one of those people who believe that, rather than complaining, you should get busy fixing whatever is bothering you. In line with that philosophy, my deep concern about the lack of transparency in DC government, together with… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: On time, over budget
Trains run on time; With more cars; Alexandria approves waterfront plan; DC leads in LEED; Garvey wins nomination; Convince drivers to pay more; Takoma gets TOD. Keep reading…
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Weekend links: Wintry mixed uses
Clear your sidewalks; Stop discriminating against mixed-use; Gingrich sneers at urban living; Red bikes and pink blooms on the Mall?; Union Square still recordable; DC won’t limit your photography; The FederalExpressway?; Book Exchange project approved; Reforming food truck rules; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Smile or frown
Smile for the camera; DOES overpays; Bondi responds; Mark Center traffic not yet bad; Have an extra room?; MWAA opening up a little; Share the road in bright colors; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Banishing the money
Get corporate money out of politics; Second Bethesda entrance delayed; Orange weeds out cultivation centers; Cheh gives Uber love; Caps lock off on signs; Rising sea levels bad for DC; Size matters; And…. Keep reading…