John, Did you see the northern lights? If you did, I'm super happy for you and not jealous at all for your access to cooperative weather. Love that for you. Anyway.
With the school board endorsement in the rear view mirror, it's time to focus on the County Board! Our County Board Debate is May 21st at the Lubber Run Community Center, and we want to make sure the concerns of Young Dems are addressed loud and clear, so submit your questions at the link below: 🙋♀️📣Do you have a question for the candidates? Submit it here! 📣🙋♂️ (Emojis will be added until sufficient questions are received) Early voting will continue until June 15th, so check out the debate, ponder and discuss the responses, and vote!
Seriously congrats on the lights haha ~Samantha Check out our upcoming events and more: |
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📰 Publicity Director Opening 📰 |
Our executive board has an opening for the role of Publicity Director! 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 announce endorsees for Arlington County School Board!
The 2024 ArlDems School Board Endorsement Vote concluded on May 11th, 2024. Zuraya Tapia-Hadley and Kathleen Clark won the parties endorsement.
The Arlington Young Democrats congratulate Zuraya and Kathleen for winning the endorsement and looks forward to supporting them in the general election happening on November 5th, 2024.
Link to Arlington Democrats full press release: https://www.arlingtondemocrats.org/post/arlington-democrats-announce-school-board-endorsements |
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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