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Want to know who’s on the ballot for Arlington this election season? Come out TONIGHT for our Meet the Arlington Ticket event from 7pm-9pm at the Continental Beer Garden in Rosslyn. The following candidates will be attending:

Hala Ayala - Lt. Governor
Elizabeth Bennett-Parker - Virginia House of Delegates, District 45
Patrick Hope - Virginia House of Delegates, District 47
Alfonso Lopez - Virginia House of Delegates, District 49
Takis Karantonis - Arlington County Board
Mary Kadera - Arlington County School Board

In addition, thank you to everyone who came out to our AYD Homecoming BBQ this past Saturday! We had an incredible time with everyone and special thanks to Senator Adam Ebbin, Delegate Rip Sullivan, County Clerk Paul Ferguson, 8th CD Chair Margo Horner, and ArlDems Deputy Chair Maggie Davis for joining us! An additional thank you to our sponsors: ArlDems Chair Jill Caiazzo, State Senator Janet Howell, Mary Kadera, and Corey Barton. Finally, we’d also like to thank folks for joining our very successful joint Arlington Dems and AYD Interfaith Eid Celebration this past Sunday.

Check out upcoming events below:

AYD Meet the Arlington Ticket

Who’s on the ballot in Arlington this fall? Early voting starts September 17th in Virginia, so come find out at our Meet the Arlington Ticket event! Join us to chat with some of the Democratic and Democratically endorsed candidates for Arlington on Tuesday, July 27th from 7pm-9pm at the Continental Beer Garden in Rosslyn. The following candidates will be attending:

Hala Ayala - Lt. Governor
Elizabeth Bennett-Parker - Virginia House of Delegates, District 45
Patrick Hope - Virginia House of Delegates, District 47
Alfonso Lopez - Virginia House of Delegates, District 49
Takis Karantonis - Arlington County Board
Mary Kadera - Arlington County School Board

Let's help KEEP VIRGINIA BLUE! Check your voter registration/information today at vote.elections.virginia.gov/voterinformation.

Questions? Email AYD President Matt Royer at [email protected].

AYD New Member Social Hour

Join Arlington Young Dems for our New Member Social Hour!

Our monthly social hours are a great opportunity to meet new people, learn how to get involved, and catch up with your fellow young Dems! Everyone is welcome.

This month’s social hour will take place on Wednesday, August 18th at 7pm at The Board Room over in Clarendon. There is street parking available nearby and it's just a short walk from the Clarendon metro station.

We hope to see you there!

Questions? Email AYD Membership Director Annie Styles at [email protected].

AYD Campaign Training Workshop

Want to learn how you can help out this election season? Then come join AYD for our campaign training workshop on Tuesday, August 24th at 7pm!

We'll show you the ropes on door knocking, text banking, phone banking, and more! Earlier in the meeting we will also vote on several resolutions that have been brought forth by various AYD caucuses throughout the year.

Location TBD!

Questions? Email AYD President Matt Royer at [email protected].

Let's Get Vaccinated, Virginia!

All Virginia residents over 12 are now eligible for the vaccine! If you have not yet registered, you should do so through Vaccinate Virginia, the Virginia Department of Health system for registration.

Let’s boost our civic engagement!

What’s happening in Arlington and how can you make an impact? Check out the information below from Arlington County's Engage Arlington!

“S Four Mile Run Drive Complete Streets Pilot Project – Concept Design Meeting
Wednesday, July 21: Check out the concept design for S Four Mile Run Drive between S Oakland Street and Shirlington Road, near Jennie Dean Park. You’ll be able to share your feedback and learn about how the project will help address a Vision Zero High-Injury Network corridor, support the Jennie Dean Park renovation and improve connections for people walking and rolling. Visit the project page for more information and meeting details.

Crystal City Metro Station Second Entrance

Through Friday, July 23: The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is looking for feedback on a concept plan for a new east entrance for the Crystal City Metro station. The entrance would be located at the northwest corner of Crystal Drive and 18th Street South. Learn more and provide your written feedback online through July 23.

MWCOG Regional Housing Equity Plan Meeting Series

Throughout July: The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) is coordinating community engagement for a Regional Housing Equity Plan. The plan, also known as the Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, helps direct federal funds in ways to make housing more equitable and accessible to individuals and families no matter where they live or where they would like to live. Please join COG and Challenging Racism for a discussion series on Housing, Equity and Race: Fair Housing in the DMV Region.

CC2DCA Multimodal Connector Feedback
Through Sunday, August 15: This project explores the possibility of providing a context-sensitive multimodal connection between Crystal City and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), designed to meet the needs of people walking, biking, and using micro mobility devices. Share your thoughts on what aspects of this connection are most important to you online through August 15. Materials are available in English, Spanish and Chinese.

Provide Input on Arlington’s New Logo

Through Friday, September 3: Arlington County would like your input on the proposed logos for the Arlington community. Pick your top three favorites online through September 3."

Arlington Young Democrats

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