Posts about Politics
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Meet the five challengers to Ward 2 councilmember Jack Evans
The 2020 race for the Ward 2 council seat has kicked off in earnest: The first campaign filing deadline was July 7, and all five challengers—John Fanning, Jordan Grossman, Patrick Kennedy, Daniel Hernandez, and Kishan Putta—are officially in the race. Keep reading…
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Jack Evans’ corruption is an urbanist issue. He should resign.
Greater Greater Washington talks about policy more than process: housing, transportation, and the built environment, more than we do government operations. But recent revelations about DC Councilmember Jack Evans (Ward 2) affect urbanism greatly. Consequently, Greater Greater Washington has signed on to a letter urging him to step down from the Council. Keep reading…
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It’s Casey Anderson and Partap Verma for Montgomery County Planning Board
Montgomery County’s newest Planning Board member is Partap Verma, a former GGWash contributor who’s advocated for safer streets and better transit. He’ll join newly reappointed Planning Board chair Casey Anderson, who’s been a champion for the county’s parks system, our downtowns, and bike infrastructure. Keep reading…
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Partap’s the perfect planning pick for Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Council will vote soon to select a new member of the influential Planning Board, as well as for its chair. We think the council should re-appoint chair Casey Anderson, and for the open seat, select Silver Spring resident Partap Verma. Keep reading…
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Northern Virginia primary voters toss incumbent prosecutors, keep incumbent legislators
Criminal justice reformers unseated the chief prosecutors of Arlington and Fairfax counties Tuesday night in very low turnout elections, while voters renominated Democratic incumbents for General Assembly seats in the region. Jeff McKay won the primary to chair a Fairfax County Board of Supervisors which will include four new district members. Keep reading…
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Vote on Tuesday, Virginia! Ideally, for these people
Tuesday, June 11 is the Virginia primary. Many important offices are on the ballot, and for county offices in many deep blue parts of our region, the primary winner is virtually assured of winning office. We’ve made endorsements in a number of races. Keep reading…
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Our endorsement for Arlington-Falls Church Commonwealth’s Attorney: Parisa Dehghani-Tafti
In Virginia’s June 11 primary, Democrats in Arlington and Falls Church will choose a nominee for Commonwealth’s Attorney, the chief prosecutor for those two jurisdictions. The two-term incumbent, Theo Stamos, is being challenged by a political newcomer, Parisa Dehghani-Tafti. Greater Greater Washington’s volunteer Elections Committee, considered the positions of these two qualified candidates, and we endorse Dehghani-Tafti. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for Virginia General Assembly in 2019 primaries: Alfonso Lopez, Nicole Merlene, and Ron Meyer
In the 49th House district in Arlington and Fairfax, we endorse Alfonso Lopez for renomination in the Democratic primary. In the 31st Senate district in Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun, we endorse Democratic challenger Nicole Merlene. In the open 13th Senate district in Loudoun and Prince William counties, we endorse Ron Meyer for the competitive Republican primary. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for Fairfax supervisor: Rodney Lusk, James Walkinshaw, Edythe Kelleher, and Walter Alcorn
Four of Fairfax County’s nine supervisor districts have competitive Democratic primaries this year on June 11. There are many candidates with appealing personal stories and experiences. The GGWash Elections Committee looked for candidates with local experience who can contribute to the Board of Supervisors from the get-go and who share our values on key issues, particularly transportation and housing. Keep reading…
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Our endorsement for Fairfax chairman: Jeff McKay
On June 11, Democrats in Fairfax County will select a nominee to succeed Sharon Bulova for this role. We recommend Fairfax County voters choose current Lee District supervisor Jeff McKay. Keep reading…
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Dick Saslaw and Karen Torrent talk about the future of Northern Virginia
The Virginia Senate’s Democratic leader, Richard “Dick” Saslaw, faces two primary challengers in the 35th District: Yasmine Taeb and Karen Torrent. Only Saslaw responded to our questionnaire, and here’s what he said. Keep reading…
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“Ditto”: It can be hard to tell the Lee District candidates apart on issues, but this might help
In Fairfax County’s Lee District, south of Alexandria, four candidates are vying for the Democratic Party nomination: Kelly Hebron, Larysa Kautz, Rodney Lusk, and James Migliaccio. They hope to succeed longtime supervisor Jeff McKay, who is stepping down in order to run for chairman of the county board this year. Keep reading…
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Fairfax’s four chairman hopefuls talk housing, transit, Amazon, and more at recent forums
Candidates for chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors met in two forums to give communities their ideas and solutions to the county’s numerous challenges, such as affordable housing and education. Jeff McKay, Ryan McElveen, Tim Chapman, and Alicia Plerhopes all hope to succeed current chairman Sharon Bulova, who is retiring. Keep reading…
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Who’s best on housing and transportation in Fairfax’s Braddock District?
From Annandale and North Springfield to GMU and Fairfax Station, the Braddock District is right in the middle of Fairfax County. Republican supervisor John Cook is retiring, and two Democrats want to take his place: James Walkinshaw and Irma Corado. Keep reading…
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At a Reston forum, 5 supervisor candidates range from hostile to cautious about development
The Reston Citizens Association hosted a forum on April 23 for candidates vying to represent the Hunter Mill district, which covers Reston and Vienna in Fairfax County. Most of the questions focused on issues specific to Reston, which is in the midst of a heated debate over new development, zoning code updates, and the future of the community. Keep reading…
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Affordable housing was a hot topic at the VA House District 49 candidates’ forum
Incumbent Alfonso Lopez and challenger Julius D. “JD” Spain, running for the Democratic nomination in Virginia House of Delegates District 49, took questions from voters at a candidates' forum on the morning of May 11 at Busboys & Poets in Shirlington. Audience questions covered a number of topics, but affordable housing was the single biggest subject of discussion. Keep reading…
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Virginia’s 35th District candidates argue about Dominion Energy and only a little about housing
One of the more dynamic legislative races on the June 11 ballot in Northern Virginia is the Democratic primary in Senate District 35. Longtime incumbent and Senate Democratic Leader Dick Saslaw has drawn his first primary challenger in decades, human rights lawyer and Democratic activist Yasmine Taeb, and a later entrant, energy consultant Karen Torrent. Keep reading…
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Four Providence District candidates discuss growth and walkability from Tysons to Mosaic to Oakton
It's not the capital of Rhode Island, but it has about 70% the population of that city and about 60% more jobs in its downtown. The Providence District of Fairfax County includes most of Tysons, Merrifield, Oakton, the Dunn Loring and Vienna Metro stations, and much more. Keep reading…
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See what candidates Barbara Favola and Nicole Merlene told us about their priorities
The race between incumbent Virginia state senator Barbara Favola and challenger Nicole Merlene, to represent parts of Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun along the Potomac, is turning out to be a hard-fought one with residents of the area watching closely to make their choices. Keep reading…
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Who can best represent Reston and Vienna on Fairfax’s board?
With long-time Supervisor Cathy Hudgins retiring, five Democrats hope to take her seat on the county board representing the Hunter Mill district, which includes Reston, Vienna, and neighborhoods in between and south of the Dulles Toll Road up to the airport. Keep reading…