Posts tagged Vincent Orange
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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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Breakfast links: A bundle
Raid goes to the top; Move out or get a roommate?; DC’s most dangerous crossings; Herndon approves density plan; DC neglects crumbling facade; Where are the natives?; Residents revolt against liquor moratorium; And…. Keep reading…
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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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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…
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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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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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Vincent Orange kicks off new year by parking in cycle track
Nicole “@nikki_d” took a ride this morning on the 15th Street cycle track, but found 3 cars parked in the lane. One is the white Cadillac belonging to at-large councilmember Vincent Orange. Keep reading…
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Finding good candidates shouldn’t be waiting for Superman
Reacting to Fiona Grieg’s dropping out of the Ward 2 DC Council race this morning, many of you said things like, “Politics isn’t for faint of heart,” or “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.” Those people are absolutely correct; that’s how politics works. Greig should have known that. In fact, she did; I talked… Keep reading…
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Councilmembers ask UDC for more parking, student limits
Residents around UDC got 6 of their elected officials to push for parking that city agencies and their own ANC don’t think is necessary, and further pressure on the university to keep students away from other people in the neighborhood. Greater Greater Washington has obtained a copy of a letter sent to UDC President Alan Sessoms on September 29 by Ward 3 Councilmember Mary… Keep reading…