Posts tagged Politics
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Breakfast links: Pedal pusher
CaBi gets one Post editor biking; Limbaugh calls Cheh “babe,” gets facts wrong; Why the projects failed; The answer is infill; Congress slow-walking FBI relocation; Skyland still in limbo; Placemaking in Baltimore; And…. Keep reading…
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Melissa Bondi for Arlington County Board
Arlington County Democrats will select a nominee this week for an open seat on the county board. 5 Democrats are vying for the slot, vacated by Barbara Favola. Because of her experience, openness to citizen input and dedication to smart urban development, Greater Greater Washington endorses Melissa Bondi in the Democratic primary for county board. Democrats can vote in the… Keep reading…
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Lunch links: The boss fixes it
Caught by the boss; Hundreds of parts replaced; Smells fishy; Hangout with Sarles and reporters; Real-time info real helpful; Bus to Mark Center working; DOT fixes disaster damage, spares HSR; And…. Keep reading…
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Arlington candidates discuss streetcars and Crystal City
5 Democratic candidates are vying for Barbara Favola’s vacated seat on the Arlington County Board. Where do they stand on the issues? 3 of the candidates responded to a Greater Greater Washington questionnaire about the major issues facing Arlington. Favola was elected to the Virginia State Senate in November, leaving an open seat on the 5-person board. Arlington… Keep reading…
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Do Arlington candidates only like smart growth in theory?
Every Democratic candidate running for Arlington County Board claims to support smart growth. But when smart growth runs up against single-family homeowners’ interests, are they willing to make tough choices? At a recent forum, statements from most candidates weren’t promising. The board has an open seat since Barbara Favola was elected to the state senate… Keep reading…
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Ward 5 progressives must unite behind one candidate
In early- to mid-May, DC will hold a special election to fill the seat vacated by Harry Thomas Jr. Many potential candidates have already emerged. The time is right to elect a councilmember focused on ethical and effective representation for the people of Ward 5, but to do so, progressives must unite to support a single candidate. If the race is as crowded as current speculation… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Don’t jump
Metro behind in suicide prevention; Troubles for the trolley?; 11th St. Bridge span opens; Who should maintain the roads?; Gentrifiers get gentrified out; More playgrounds than you think; Photo tickets down, bike lane tickets up; And…. Keep reading…
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Weekend links: Not again
Metro brake breaks again; WMATA board all shook up; HPRB almost an empty board; Steal early, steal often; Battle for succession; Some gin with your zoning; Hawaii train on track; Development is harder than it looks. Keep reading…
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Crowded at-large Council race could help Orange win
Last April, Vincent Orange beat a crowded field of candidates to fill Kwame Brown’s at-large seat on the DC Council. Facing reelection less than a year later, Orange could be running against 4 other candidates, which could benefit him as the incumbent. 5 candidates have picked up petitions for the Democratic at-large nomination. In addition to Orange, Sekou Biddle, E. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Thomas gone
Thomas to resign; Union contract up; Ride sharing drafted; Commission vs. Authority; Go to college; Blame the government; And…. Keep reading…