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March 17, 2020 at 7:30 PM

10 Person limit & Bars and Restaurants

10 Person limit & Bars and Restaurants Dear Arlingtonians,  As we continue to respond to COVID 19, the Governor spoke this morning to emphasize the need to make sure you do not eat in at bars and restaurants and minimize social contact…

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March 16, 2020 at 7:59 PM

Arlington County Acts to Continue Essential Services Safely: What you need to know about what we will be doing & why

Arlington County Acts to Continue Essential Services Safely: What you need to know about what we will be doing & why Dear Arlingtonians,  Late last night, we released new information on how the County Government will be delivering serv…

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March 15, 2020 at 9:51 PM

Governor Northam's Statement Today & Acting to Protect Our Seniors and Each of Us

Governor Northam's Statement Today & Acting to Protect Our Seniors and Each of Us Click anywhere on this picture to go to Governor Northam's Press Conference, which is available via facebook video Dear Arlington Resi…

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March 14, 2020 at 6:11 PM

Declaration of Local Emergency: 5 minute video on Action and Guidance to Slow the Spread

Declaration of Local Emergency: 5 minute video on Action and Guidance to Slow the Spread Announcement this morning from the Arlington County Board, Health Director, County Manager, and Emergency Manager Dear Arlington Re…

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March 13, 2020 at 3:18 PM

Update on Arlington's Coronavirus Response

Update on Arlington's Coronavirus Response Friends,  As the nation, the world, and Arlington continue to adjust and respond to the Coronavirus, below is the latest.    Coronavirus Response Guidance from the CD…

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March 6, 2020 at 6:53 PM

The Coronavirus, FY 2021 Budget Proposal, County Board Actions, and Updates of Interest

The Coronavirus, FY 2021 Budget Proposal, County Board Actions, and Updates of Interest Update on COVID-19: County experts share what you need to know on Wednesday, March 4th. Friends,  This Friday, as the week comes to…

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March 3, 2020 at 1:17 PM

Please vote today!

Please vote today! Friends, Please vote today! Polls are open until 7:00 PM, and as long as you're in line by 7 PM, you will be able to cast your ballot. Click on the following link to find your polling location: …

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February 26, 2020 at 7:37 PM

Thank you, why I am Voting for Elizabeth Warren, and a Respectful Request

Thank you, why I am Voting for Elizabeth Warren, and a Respectful Request Friends, This rainy Wednesday, I want you to know how grateful I am for your support, explain why I will be voting for Elizabeth Warren, and make a respectful request. On Sunday, we …

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February 21, 2020 at 3:23 PM

Sunday! Come celebrate and hear about my proudest moment so far!!

Sunday! Come celebrate and hear about my proudest moment so far!! Let's celebrate this Sunday, reflect on 2019, and get re-inspired for the work to do through Nov 3rd, 2020.  Friends, I write with one last invitation to an event this Sunda…

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February 17, 2020 at 5:57 PM

Missing Middle Housing, this Sunday!, and a Dog (Yes, you read that right--picture included 😃)

Missing Middle Housing, this Sunday!, and a Dog (Yes, you read that right--picture included 😃) Friends,  This beautiful President's Day, I want share with you information about the Missing Middle Housing Study, remind you of our party this coming Sunday, a…

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February 10, 2020 at 3:13 PM

February 23rd--Why? Our Climate and a Very Special Guest

February 23rd--Why? Our Climate and a Very Special Guest Want some sunny, good news? Watch this 6 minute conversation about Arlington's Solar Energy Agreement Friends,  This morning, I want to inspire you with some good…

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January 29, 2020 at 7:56 PM

Big Win on 100% Renewable Electricity by 2035! .... and other updates from the January 2020 Board Meetings (plus a link for Feb 23)

Big Win on 100% Renewable Electricity by 2035! .... and other updates from the January 2020 Board Meetings (plus a link for Feb 23) Solar Farm--the Pittsylvania County, VA facility will not look precisely like this, but you get the picture! …

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January 27, 2020 at 4:17 PM

Last Year, Richmond, and February 23rd

Last Year, Richmond, and February 23rd The Capitol at an ERA rally last year.  Friends,  Last year, many of us made a choice to put our hearts and souls into flipping the Virginia legislature. You tolerated my emails and …

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December 26, 2019 at 3:42 PM

December Board Meetings & Holiday Wishes

December Board Meetings & Holiday Wishes Friends,  As we shift from Christmas and Hannakah and the winter holidays to New Year's Eve, I write to wish you and your family happiness, report on the Arlington County Board's December meetin…

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December 16, 2019 at 1:12 PM

Join me/us Thursday for snacks, wine, beer and the Democratic Presidential Debate--Celebrate the Season and Watch Party

Join me/us Thursday for snacks, wine, beer and the Democratic Presidential Debate--Celebrate the Season and Watch Party Ghazela Hashmi after winning her State Senate Race on Election Night: Her campaign speech theme-- I too sing America-…

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December 11, 2019 at 4:16 PM

Please Join Me next Thursday for a Holiday/Debate Watch Party

Please Join Me next Thursday for a Holiday/Debate Watch Party Nov. 5th Election Night Victory Party in Richmond: Let's celebrate, watch the debate, and build for 2020.  Friends,  The next debate/holiday season is upon us,…

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December 1, 2019 at 2:22 PM

The November Board Meetings--Affordable Housing, Our Budgets, and Arlington's Future

The November Board Meetings--Affordable Housing, Our Budgets, and Arlington's Future Friends,  As we celebrate Thanksgiving weekend, below is a summary of the County Board's actions in November, progress on affordable housing, the tax rate…

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November 15, 2019 at 7:55 PM

My First Rodeo, Report to you/Accountability on the Virginia Elections, October Board Meetings, & Update on Mental Health Docket and Housing Arlington

My First Rodeo, Report to you/Accountability on the Virginia Elections, October Board Meetings, & Update on Mental Health Docket and Housing Arlington My first rodeo: first time on a horse last Sunday before the Virginia Association of Counties meetin…

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November 10, 2019 at 5:40 PM

Boil Water Advisory--Done/Off

Boil Water Advisory--Done/Off All,  The Boil Water Advisory is off. You are fine to drink tap water and use water as usual. Thank you for your patience.  Matt …

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November 9, 2019 at 1:06 PM

Updating you on the water main break

Updating you on the water main break Arlingtonians and Friends,  A slight update on the water main break. First, the boil water advisory is continuing through the weekend as a precaution. Second, the advisory does not apply to all geograph…

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November 8, 2019 at 6:50 PM

Water Main Break--what's going on and what to do

Water Main Break--what's going on and what to do Arlingtonians and Friends,  I will get back to you Monday with thoughts on the Virginia elections. Yes, we did. And I have a report on last month's board meetings to come as well. This morni…

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November 5, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Go Vote! Polls Open until 7 pm. Right now: we must finish like the Nats

Go Vote! Polls Open until 7 pm. Right now: we must finish like the Nats With Michael Angeloni this morning at Key School Friends,  If we finish today like the Nats finished the 7th through 9th innings, I believe we will w…

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November 5, 2019 at 1:00 PM

The polls are open. Go vote. Then volunteer. What role will you play?

The polls are open. Go vote. Then volunteer. What role will you play? With Honora Price after voting this am. She's with Mom's Demand. Let's vote and volunteer for the change we need.  Friends,  I voted this morning at Ke…

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November 4, 2019 at 4:11 PM

Monthly Board Email Delay: Tomorrow is election day--what can we each do to finish the fight? Vote and Volunteer

Monthly Board Email Delay: Tomorrow is election day--what can we each do to finish the fight? Vote and Volunteer With Cheryl Roessel after canvassing yesterday.  Friends,  I'll get back to you Wednesday with the County Bo…

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November 2, 2019 at 12:38 PM

How do we finish the fight? Vote absentee if eligible, POLL GREET, and flip Va Blue

How do we finish the fight? Vote absentee if eligible, POLL GREET, and flip Va Blue Katie Cristol and Christian Dorsey after winning in 2015 Friends,  We have 3 days until the 2019 elections. I want to ask for your help--…

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October 28, 2019 at 2:53 PM

Vote in Arlington--next Tuesday, November 5th, or before if eligible--Christian Dorsey, Katie Cristol, and the ALL the Democrats on the Ballot

Vote in Arlington--next Tuesday, November 5th, or before if eligible--Christian Dorsey, Katie Cristol, and the ALL the Democrats on the Ballot Friends,  I write this morning to ask you to vote for two excellent leaders, Christian Dorsey an…

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October 22, 2019 at 5:41 PM

Virginia House of Delegates Democratic Leader Filler-Corn--Tomorrow Night!

Virginia House of Delegates Democratic Leader Filler-Corn--Tomorrow Night! Friends,  2 weeks until Election Day. Blink and you will miss it. Let's not: I ask for your help tomorrow night, to reach our goal of $5K for Delegate Hala Ayala. W…

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October 18, 2019 at 11:48 AM

17 days Out: Join me for Hala Ayala on Wednesday and/or by Canvassing

17 days Out: Join me for Hala Ayala on Wednesday and/or by Canvassing Friends,  I want to share with you why this election is so important to the last candidate we  are helping: Delegate Hala Ayala. Take 30 seconds to see why:   …

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October 11, 2019 at 3:50 PM

Finishing what We Started: 25 Days until the 2019 Election & Hala Ayala

Finishing what We Started: 25 Days until the 2019 Election & Hala Ayala Friends,  I am so thankful for all you have done--thanks to you I am working for you and us on equity on the County Board via the resolution we passed last month a…

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October 4, 2019 at 3:33 PM

September Board Meeting and special THANK YOU from Wendy

September Board Meeting and special THANK YOU from Wendy Friends,  I write this morning to thank you for helping Delegate Wendy Gooditis and to update you on the September County Board meeting.  First, THANK YOU: we raised $6,269 to help …

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September 27, 2019 at 2:55 PM

Saturday's Board Meeting: Equity on Race and Income, this Week, NYT's Matthew Desmond Piece, and Sunday

Saturday's Board Meeting: Equity on Race and Income, this Week, NYT's Matthew Desmond Piece, and Sunday Friends,  On Saturday, in addition to passing our bold climate action plan, the County Board took action on the other biggest issue tha…

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September 23, 2019 at 1:45 PM

A Big Step on Climate Change: Saturday's Meeting

A Big Step on Climate Change: Saturday's Meeting Friends,  Because of you and what we did together last year, at Saturday's meeting the County Board took a big first step toward fulfilling one of the promises you and I made last year: we p…

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September 18, 2019 at 12:02 PM

my birthday wish, a Blue Virginia, and helping Wendy

my birthday wish, a Blue Virginia, and helping Wendy You made last year's wish come true. This year, my wish is for my friend Wendy, Virginia and our Country. Friends,  Today is my 46th birthday. I'm thankful, as I was last year and wil…

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September 13, 2019 at 3:16 PM

NC-09, the Debate, Next Year, and this one: watch this 30 second ad

NC-09, the Debate, Next Year, and this one: watch this 30 second ad Watch these 30 seconds. I promise you'll be glad you did. If not, I'll buy you coffee. Friends,  I am still elated at what we did for Sheila Bynum-Cole…

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September 9, 2019 at 3:54 PM

From the bottom of my heart--thank you

From the bottom of my heart--thank you Bill Walsh, Sheila Bynum-Coleman, Mark Teel, and me on Saturday Night Friends,  From the bottom of my heart, thank you. We reached our goal of raising 10K to help Sheila Bynum Colema…

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September 7, 2019 at 2:23 PM

tonight

tonight Sheila Bynum-Coleman, candidate for Delegate, Virginia House District 66 Friends,  Tonight is the night--our event for Sheila Bynum-Coleman. Tonight we come together to support the ideals we care about and the wor…

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September 6, 2019 at 12:39 AM

My nephew, Katie's son, and tonight--

My nephew, Katie's son, and tonight-- With Katie Cristol, her son, and Erik Gutshall.  Friends,  On Tuesday, my nephew started high school. When he texted me back after his first day, I thought about his future. Am I doin…

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September 4, 2019 at 12:30 PM

1 point--Help Seize this Moment

1 point--Help Seize this Moment 1 Point---So We are All In Friends, Yesterday, I learned my friend and our adopted candidate Sheila Bynum-Coleman is just 1 point behind in her race to defeat Virginia…

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August 29, 2019 at 2:41 PM

dreams, 9 days

dreams, 9 days Friends,  We all have dreams. Last year you helped make my dream of serving Arlington come true. Now, I am working to help make the American Dream more real for more Arlingtonians. This year--today--I am asking you to help …

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August 23, 2019 at 2:38 PM

This Moment: Common Sense Gun Safety, The Equal Rights Amendment, Climate Change, and the Minimum Wage

This Moment: Common Sense Gun Safety, The Equal Rights Amendment, Climate Change, and the Minimum Wage Friends,  This past month, I took my first vacation of more than a week in 3 years. If you want to see about my time i…

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July 26, 2019 at 2:55 PM

Standing with Elizabeth Warren--Tuesday and in 2020

Standing with Elizabeth Warren--Tuesday and in 2020 Friends,  I am sending an additional email this summer Friday, because I want you to know directly from me that I will be standing with Elizabeth Warren for President. I…

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July 25, 2019 at 6:51 PM

July Board Meetings, Flooding, Columbia Pike Bus Stations, Vision Zero and the Mental Health Docket

July Board Meetings, Flooding, Columbia Pike Bus Stations, Vision Zero and the Mental Health Docket Friends, I write to report on the July Board Meetings held the 13th and the 16th; to update you on the flooding and stormwater, action on t…

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July 19, 2019 at 5:27 PM

Thanks for subscribing!

Thanks for subscribing! I hope you will enjoy keeping up to date on this campaign Friend, I’m honored to serve you on the Arlington County Board. I believe that together, we can put our shared values into practice and expand…

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