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July 14, 2020 at 2:16 PM

Thank you & Today's Swearing in of Takis Karantonis

Thank you & Today's Swearing in of Takis Karantonis Dear Friends, I am working today on COVID 19 response, policing issues, and housing. As I do, I wanted to take a quick minute to thank you so much for helping elect Takis Karantonis as our next County …

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July 7, 2020 at 10:44 AM

Today is Election Day in Arlington--Please Go Vote!

Today is Election Day in Arlington--Please Go Vote! Dear Friends, Today is election day in Arlington. The polls are open from 6 am to 7 pm--please go to your regular polling place and vote for Takis Karantonis. To find your polling location: https://vote.el…

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July 4, 2020 at 12:34 PM

July 4th, 2020: 3 Pictures & Our Unfinished Work (you can vote today!)

July 4th, 2020: 3 Pictures & Our Unfinished Work (you can vote today!) Friends, I want to wish you a happy and safe July 4th and share three pictures that tell the story of hope, worry, and the unfinished work we have over the next 3 days and 10 hours. …

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June 27, 2020 at 8:04 PM

Arlington's Future: Takis, 3 days, 10 Days, and July 7th Election

Arlington's Future: Takis, 3 days, 10 Days, and July 7th Election I am writing to ask you to vote in the July 7th special election, Takis Karantonis is smart, hard-working, experienced on the issues and ready to contribute in this difficult moment. Please r…

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June 25, 2020 at 4:30 PM

June Meetings, Listening on Racial Justice and Policing, & the Chalk

June Meetings, Listening on Racial Justice and Policing, & the Chalk Friends,  The June County Board meetings and the last 9 days since I wrote you have been extremely busy. On COVID 19, we moved into Phase 2 and are slated to start Phase 3 next Wedn…

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June 15, 2020 at 9:29 PM

Our Shared Ideals: Takis Karantonis, the July 7th Election, and 2022

Our Shared Ideals: Takis Karantonis, the July 7th Election, and 2022 Friends,  This afternoon, I write to share with you my endorsement of Takis Karantonis in the July 7th Special Election and to tell you why this election is so important for Arlington's…

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June 11, 2020 at 9:18 PM

The Last 10 Days: Lafayette Sq., Body Worn Cameras, and Our Next Steps

The Last 10 Days: Lafayette Sq., Body Worn Cameras, and Our Next Steps Friends,  Since I last wrote you, on Monday, June 1st, Arlington, like our country, has been focused on racial justice, our police, and what we can and must do to make our community a…

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June 1, 2020 at 2:27 PM

George Floyd and Phase 1: Our Toughest Moment

George Floyd and Phase 1: Our Toughest Moment Friends,  This morning, I write to you on what I believe is the most difficult moment in our country's last 50 years. I say that even as I know systemic injustice has been with us over that last half century.…

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May 29, 2020 at 12:50 AM

Town Hall tomorrow, Tuesday's Board Action, Testing @ Barcroft, & Tomorrow: What does Phase 1 mean?

Town Hall tomorrow, Tuesday's Board Action, Testing @ Barcroft, & Tomorrow: What does Phase 1 mean? Click here at 12:30 to watch a town hall on COVID 19. I'll be hosting with Katie as we address your questions and what Phase 1 means for Arlington…

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May 22, 2020 at 4:29 PM

Resources as You Vote for the School Board & Why David Priddy and Cristina Diaz-Torres are my choices

Resources as You Vote for the School Board & Why David Priddy and Cristina Diaz-Torres are my choices Friends,  This morning, as we continue to work on COVID 19 response with a Town Hall question and answer in just a few minutes at 123…

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May 20, 2020 at 9:01 PM

May County Board Meetings, COVID 19 Status Update & Response, and Gutshall Memorial Fund

May County Board Meetings, COVID 19 Status Update & Response, and Gutshall Memorial Fund Friday's Facebook Town Hall, where Katie Cristol, Public Health Director, Emergency Services lead, and I answered questions from Arlington Residents  …

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May 12, 2020 at 9:30 PM

What's next? The NOVA Data, 2 Week Extension, Updates, and How to Help

What's next? The NOVA Data, 2 Week Extension, Updates, and How to Help Governor Northam issued an Executive Order today to help the region & thereby Arlington. More below. Friends,  Today, Governor Northam issued an E…

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May 6, 2020 at 4:41 PM

The April County Board Meetings, Next Year's Budget, Where we Stand on COVID, County Board Election, and School Board Elections

The April County Board Meetings, Next Year's Budget, Where we Stand on COVID, County Board Election, and School Board Elections Friends,  Over the past week, since I wrote last Wednesday, the County Board finished the Budget and the County…

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April 29, 2020 at 7:29 PM

Arlington Schools; May 7th Deadline to Request your Ballot for the School Board Caucus; Please Vote for Cristina Diaz-Torres and David Priddy

Arlington Schools; May 7th Deadline to Request your Ballot for the School Board Caucus; Please Vote for Cristina Diaz-Torres and David Priddy Friends,  As we continue to respond to COVID 19, the County has taken additional steps on homeles…

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April 26, 2020 at 9:29 PM

COVID 19 Status Report, Friday's Town Hall, Reopening--Standards, the Budget, Housing--Resources, Grants--10K, Regionalism, and Contact Tracing

COVID 19 Status Report, Friday's Town Hall, Reopening--Standards, the Budget, Housing--Resources, Grants--10K, Regionalism, and Contact Tracing Arlington Residents and Friends,  I write to update you on where we are in responding to COVID 1…

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April 23, 2020 at 10:42 PM

Erik Gutshall (1970 – 2020)

Erik Gutshall (1970 – 2020) Friends,  Last Thursday, Erik Gutshall passed away: "It is with a broken heart that I share this news.... today the sweetest, most amazing man has lost his battle with brain cancer..." …

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April 15, 2020 at 9:41 PM

Hunger Response, Testing Progress and Challenge, Where we Stand (PPE, Beds, Ventilators & STAFF), Stay-at-Home Extended to May 8th, and Matt's Takes

Hunger Response, Testing Progress and Challenge, Where we Stand (PPE, Beds, Ventilators & STAFF), Stay-at-Home Extended to May 8th, and Matt's Takes Arlington Residents and Friends,  This email shares progress we have in response to COV…

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April 9, 2020 at 7:40 PM

Face Covering, Draft County Budget, Servers, Those who Directly Help the Homeless, Town Hall Tomorrow

Face Covering, Draft County Budget, Servers, Those who Directly Help the Homeless, Town Hall Tomorrow Arlington Residents and Friends,  As we continue to respond to COVID 19, your best daily source of information is by going to this page: h…

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April 8, 2020 at 5:24 PM

Erik Gutshall

Erik Gutshall Friends,  As you may know, on Monday our friend Erik Gutshall announced that he is resigning from the Arlington County Board. I write to share his statement with you and express how very, very sad we are that he is resigning. …

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April 3, 2020 at 1:22 PM

County Board--Video Update, Today's Facebook Town Hall, How to Get Help in the Federal Bill, Donation Event Today! & Other Ways to Help

County Board--Video Update, Today's Facebook Town Hall, How to Get Help in the Federal Bill, Donation Event Today! & Other Ways to Help Arlington Residents and Friends,  Since you get so much to read, I wanted to give you information to…

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March 31, 2020 at 10:55 PM

County Board Meeting, Governor's Order, and Reason for Hope

County Board Meeting, Governor's Order, and Reason for Hope Arlington Residents and Friends,  Yesterday, the Governor issued a stay-at-home order and the Arlington County Board met electronically to continue to work to respond to the Corona…

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March 30, 2020 at 2:43 PM

A Painful Point: First 2 Deaths in Arlington due to the Caronavirus

A Painful Point: First 2 Deaths in Arlington due to the Caronavirus Arlington Residents and Friends,  As you may know, over the weekend, Arlington passed a painful point: we lost two of our residents to COVID 19. This is not unanticipated …

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March 27, 2020 at 10:23 PM

Where we are in Arlington on COVID 19 and Where we are Headed

Where we are in Arlington on COVID 19 and Where we are Headed Arlington Residents and Friends,  This Friday, I want to share with you four big picture updates on where we are in Arlington in responding to COVID 19 and thoughts on where I b…

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March 25, 2020 at 9:21 PM

Board Meeting Update on COVID 19, Federal Bill, and Arlington Firefighter Tests Positive

Board Meeting Update on COVID 19, Federal Bill, and Arlington Firefighter Tests Positive Friends,  Several key updates lead me to email today to highlight how we are responding.  First, the County Board met yesterday and I want to share 1…

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March 23, 2020 at 11:43 PM

Safety Comes First: Governor Closes Schools, County Closing Parks +, and Progress on Hunger Response

Safety Comes First: Governor Closes Schools, County Closing Parks +, and Progress on Hunger Response Friends,  Today was another busy day at home for all of us with the Governor's announcement that (1) the schools will be closed through th…

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March 21, 2020 at 5:59 PM

Video Update from this am's Board Meeting & Action on Safety Net

Video Update from this am's Board Meeting & Action on Safety Net Friends,  This morning, the County Board met and began with an update on COVID 19 in Arlington. Click below to watch (not read :)) for 10 minutes and get updated. One of…

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March 20, 2020 at 10:58 PM

Safety Outside, Small Business Support, Treasurer on Taxes, NEW County Email, and LINK to 830 Board Meeting

Safety Outside, Small Business Support, Treasurer on Taxes, NEW County Email, and LINK to 830 Board Meeting Friends,  We are continuing to work for you, but tomorrow at 830 is our County Board meeting, so I am preparing and will make this …

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March 19, 2020 at 11:53 PM

County Hotline, Community Spread, and the Imperative of Social Distancing Now

County Hotline, Community Spread, and the Imperative of Social Distancing Now Friends,  Arlington County is continuing to respond to the caronavirus with resources, but I want to be honest with you that we are in the middle of the critical…

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March 18, 2020 at 8:58 PM

COVID 19 Testing in Arlington, Eviction Prevention, Volunteering Safely, and Links to Keep You Home and Updated

COVID 19 Testing in Arlington, Eviction Prevention, Volunteering Safely, and Links to Keep You Home and Updated Dear Arlingtonians,  The County is continuing to take steps to address COVID 19 as we work to minimize infections and slow the …

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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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