Posts tagged Ward 2
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Why we’re not endorsing in the 2024 DC Ward 2 Democratic primary
Since current DC Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto has no opponent, her margins matter. Keep reading…
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Why do so many queer folks love urbanism?
OPINION: For the vast majority of queer people, cities serve as the backdrop for the first time they find safety, community, and romance, but do we queers only flock to urban spaces for the relative acceptance they provide, or does our love affair go deeper — to the unique ways cities allow us to live, move, and connect. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Two new DC Council bills would respond to climate change and provide more housing
Ward 4 councilmember introduces two “Green New Deal” inspired bills. Inside redevelopment plans at Takoma Metro station. Blair endorsed by MoCo Sierra Club in county executive race. Keep reading…
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A DC law could put cash back in the pocket of commuters who turn down parking benefits
A first-of-its-kind municipal law now requires many employers in Washington, DC to provide cash to workers who turn down their company-sponsored parking benefits. Keep reading…
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It’s over (for now). Here’s who won local elections in DC.
We’ll leave it to you to find your federal results, but we will continue to be your source for everything local. Keep reading…
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Why do so many queer folks love urbanism?
For the vast majority of queer people, cities serve as the backdrop for the first time they find safety, community, and romance, but do we queers only flock to urban spaces for the relative acceptance they provide, or does our love affair go deeper — to the unique ways cities allow us to live, move, and connect. Keep reading…
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Early in-person voting begins this week in DC. Here’s what you need to know.
Early in-person voting begins today (Tuesday), and runs until November 2. Here’s a recap of who GGWash endorsed, as well as resources to help make voting easier. Keep reading…
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Our endorsement for Ward 2 in the 2020 general election: Randy Downs
After a competitive primary and special election in June, the November general election will be the third competitive race in the past six months for Ward 2’s representative on the DC Council. The Greater Greater Washington Elections Committee endorses independent candidate Randy Downs for the seat. Keep reading…
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Our 2020 Advisory Neighborhood Commission endorsements in wards 1 and 2
The GGWash Elections Committee circulated questionnaires to all candidates for Advisory Neighborhood Commissions across the city. We received 192 responses. Here are the ones for wards 1 and 2, with our recommendations in contested races. Keep reading…
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Here’s what DC’s Ward 2 general election candidates said about urbanist issues
The DC Council’s newest member, Brooke Pinto, won her seat to replace disgraced member Jack Evans in a primary and special election this spring. Now, three other people are trying to contest the seat in the November general election. We asked all of them to answer questions similar to those we asked in the primary (but with a few modifications), including Pinto, who had entered the race very late, after we had done our original primary questionnaire. Keep reading…