John, I told you I was taking a nap - but now our busy April is behind us (and then some) and it’s time to get back to work!
While early voting is live for the Arlington County Board Primary, you may be looking for more information - well look no further than the AYD County Board debate on May 21st at Lubber Run Community center!
🙋♀️Do you have a question for the candidates? Submit it here! We want them to speak to what matters to YOU!🙋♂️
And don’t forget - the School Board Endorsement Vote is live now! School boards make a huge difference for our community and our children, so refresh yourself with a rewatch of our school board debate then head to the SBEV page to find when and where to vote!
Keep at it! ~Samantha
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I must share some bittersweet AYD news - our Publicity Director, former secretary, and unrivaled karaoke crooner Yint Hmu has resigned from his post to pursue an incredible opportunity elsewhere. We wish him the best and will miss him dearly; I hope the newsletter continues to make him proud.
This does leave us with an opening for his position - if you or someone you know is interested in working with our social media presence, writing public statements, and in general being involved with our public-facing communications, email Bryant at [email protected]; we’d love to talk to you!
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AYD Presents: Arlington County Board Primary Debate (Facebook, Google Calendar)
AYD is proud to continue our tradition of hosting a debate between the candidates for the county board primary! Join us at Lubber Run to hear the county board answer YOUR questions about the issues facing our community. ❓Ask your own question to the candidates! ❓ If you’d like to submit a question for consideration, fill out this form.
Date: May 21st, 2024 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Lubber Run Community Center, Hickory Room 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA 22203 |
Save the Date: Salsa Night with the ArlDems Latino Caucus (Facebook, Google Calendar)
The ArlDems Latino Caucus and AYD are teaming up to bring you a night of fun, friendship, and salsa dancing! More details are to come, but this is an event you don’t want to miss, so mark your calendars! Location: The Renegade
3100 Clarendon Blvd PL-10 Date: June 10th Time: 6:30 PM - Late |
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Arlington Democrats School Board Endorsement Vote - Happening Now!
This year, there will be two open seats for the Arlington County School Board. The Arlington Democrats will hold a vote of Democratic community members to endorse two candidates for the November General Election ballot. This endorsement vote process is in lieu of a primary because School Board candidates are not listed by Party on the ballot in Arlington.
There are four candidates campaigning for the party’s endorsement this year. Arlington Democrats will tally the winners of the endorsement vote by Ranked Choice Voting.
More information about the School Board Endorsement Vote, and how to participate, can be found at www.arlingtondemocrats.org/sbev2024. |
The Call for Delegates Sounds again! The 8th CD Committee has re-opened the filing process for people who want to attend our district and state conventions. The 8th CD convention is May 18 at 10am at Alexandria High School and the state convention is Jun 22 in Richmond.
Add on Delegates/Alternates for Arlington (8th CD and State Conventions)
Arlington Democrats need to send a full delegation to these two conventions to help Arlington candidates be selected for National Delegate and other positions. Preferably, you can attend both conventions but it is not required in order for you to file and with just one week until our district convention, filling those slots are a priority.
We need about 20 more people to fill our open seats so please sign up today!
Add on Delegates/Alternates for Arlington (8th CD and State Conventions) Additional Resources:
8th CD Call to Convention DPVA Delegate Selection
If you have any additional questions, please email Duncan Barron, Democratic Party Representative, at [email protected].
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It's never too early to get started for November!
Arlington Democrats Beyond Arlington initiative is in full swing with their first stop making calls for key races for our neighbors to the south in North Carolina, if you’d like to get involved in phone banking opportunities, please visit their opportunities page here . |
Postcards to the Future - Arlington 2050 (Form)
Imagine you live, work, and/or play in Arlington in the year 2050—and you love it! What makes it great? What's new? What's the same? What does the ideal Arlington look like to you?
Arlington County wants to hear from you! Please submit your comments via this form or by emailing the county board at [email protected].
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