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June 24, 2022 at 2:11 PM

Last Call--Join us Sunday for our General Election Kickoff

Last Call--Join us Sunday for our General Election Kickoff Dear Friend,     Sunday is a critical day for our ongoing work together. We will be holding our general election kickoff and I would love if you joined me for an event you won't want to miss:   http…

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June 21, 2022 at 12:35 PM

Today is Election Day: Vote in the Democratic Primary

Today is Election Day: Vote in the Democratic Primary Dear Friend,     Today is the primary election for our Congressional Representative in Virginia's 8th Congressional District. Please vote if you have not before 7 pm. Click here to find your polling plac…

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June 20, 2022 at 5:05 PM

Juneteenth, Thank You, and this Sunday's Kickoff

Juneteenth, Thank You, and this Sunday's Kickoff Dear Friend,     Today we celebrate Juneteenth, the day the news of freedom from slavery by law reached Galveston, Texas. As a nation, County, and as a community, we have been learning more and more about thi…

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June 14, 2022 at 3:52 PM

Last Call: Elaine Luria is on the January 6th Committee--what role will we play?

Last Call: Elaine Luria is on the January 6th Committee--what role will we play? Dear Friend,     Tomorrow night, Brooke and I will be hosting Congresswoman Elaine Luria. Thanks to so many of you, we have $19,080 committed toward the goal of raising $25,000…

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June 10, 2022 at 2:18 PM

5 days: Join Brooke and me for Rep. Elaine Luria next Wednesday and/or Contribute

5 days: Join Brooke and me for Rep. Elaine Luria next Wednesday and/or Contribute Dear Friend,     Earlier this year, one of my best supporters and a long time Democrat shared with me how worried he is about whether our democracy will survive the 2022 elect…

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June 4, 2022 at 6:59 PM

General Election Kickoff: Join Us on Sunday, June 26th!

General Election Kickoff: Join Us on Sunday, June 26th! Dear Friend,     Last week I wrote to you about the stakes involved in the November election and asked you to help make a difference on gun safety, choice, and the national policies that impact Arlingt…

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May 27, 2022 at 6:01 PM

This Difficult Moment & a Special Invitation to Join me in Helping Congresswoman Elaine Luria

This Difficult Moment & a Special Invitation to Join me in Helping Congresswoman Elaine Luria Dear Friend,     When I wrote to you on Tuesday, I finished writing before I learned about the children who died in Texas. I said I would write to you about Ro…

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May 24, 2022 at 9:00 PM

May: Meetings, AAPI Heritage Month, Food Study, Missing Middle, Rappelling, and Buffalo

May: Meetings, AAPI Heritage Month, Food Study, Missing Middle, Rappelling, and Buffalo Dear Friend,  The past month has been full of in-person events--and it has been a joy to see many of you even as we must continue to take care with COVID cases increasin…

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May 2, 2022 at 8:59 PM

April Meetings: Budget, Amazon, and Two Endorsements

April Meetings: Budget, Amazon, and Two Endorsements Dear Friend,  April was a busy month. The Board worked on our Fiscal 2023 Budget and we concluded our work last Tuesday the 23rd. We also approved Amazon's next development at Penn Place off of Army Navy …

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April 19, 2022 at 8:59 PM

Supporting the Gutshall Family

Supporting the Gutshall Family Dear Friend,  I write today with a request that is personal. The world and life continues--I'm worried by the events in Ukraine, grateful to be COVID negative as of this morning, and hopeful that COVID hospitalizations will co…

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April 12, 2022 at 6:39 PM

Positive for COVID

Positive for COVID Dear Friend,  On Sunday morning, I tested positive for COVID 19. I am fully vaccinated and boosted and have been in touch with my doctor. I am isolating at home.   This morning, the coronavirus count for cases in Arlington is up 128% from…

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April 8, 2022 at 4:14 PM

My Thanks--the Democratic Nominee & Our Goal Last Week

My Thanks--the Democratic Nominee & Our Goal Last Week Dear Friend,  Thanks to you, I am the Arlington Democrats Nominee for the Arlington County Board seat on the ballot in November. Yesterday at 5 pm was the deadline for filing for the nomination. I w…

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March 31, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Halfway there--$957 by Midnight--in our hands

Halfway there--$957 by Midnight--in our hands Dear Friend,  Thanks to many of you, we have a chance to make our end of quarter fundraising goal at midnight tonight. Your grassroots support drives our campaign, and it is gratifying to see incoming notificati…

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March 30, 2022 at 4:59 PM

March Meetings & Your Help by Tomorrow at Midnight

March Meetings & Your Help by Tomorrow at Midnight Dear Friend,  This morning I am juggling meetings and work, but I wanted to give you a quick update on March and ask you to help us reach our critical fundraising goal by contributing what you can to ra…

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March 25, 2022 at 5:03 PM

Ukraine and our Next Endorsement: Janeth Valenzuela

Ukraine and our Next Endorsement: Janeth Valenzuela Dear Friend,  This morning I want to share with you two issues: 1) an opportunity to help the Ukrainian people, and 2) our next endorsement as part of our reelection campaign, Janeth Valenzuela.  One of A…

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March 15, 2022 at 1:44 PM

The Work & Our Next Endorsement

The Work & Our Next Endorsement Dear Friend,  This morning I am engaged on mental health issues, criminal justice, and our budget--another busy moment. As I dig in, I wanted to take a quick 5 minutes to share with you our next endorsement: my friend Min…

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March 2, 2022 at 5:09 PM

Governor's Veto, Biden's Speech, and Key Endorsement

Governor's Veto, Biden's Speech, and Key Endorsement Dear Friend,  This morning, I want to share with you a veto on a a bill related to the justice system we need in Arlington that has me fired up, share a key endorsement that means a lot to me personally, …

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February 28, 2022 at 8:59 PM

January & February Board Meetings, Ukraine, & Ms. Jackson

January & February Board Meetings, Ukraine, & Ms. Jackson Dear Friend,  Two images from the world and national events are seared in my mind this morning. One, the image of Ketanji Brown Jackson speaking upon her nomination to be the first Black woma…

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February 22, 2022 at 2:59 PM

Paris Dehghani-Tafti & Yard Signs

Paris Dehghani-Tafti & Yard Signs Dear Friend,  This morning I am proud to share with you Parisa Dehghani Tafti's endorsement. Her support means a lot to me because of her work to make our criminal justice system fairer and our community safer as Common…

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February 18, 2022 at 2:59 PM

Endorsement: Takis Karantonis on Affordable Housing & Climate Change

Endorsement: Takis Karantonis on Affordable Housing & Climate Change Dear Friend,  This morning I want to share with you an endorsement of our campaign that reflects my commitment to affordable housing and addressing climate change. I'll be back in touc…

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February 7, 2022 at 2:29 PM

Thank you--Kickoff successful & Work to Be Done

Thank you--Kickoff successful & Work to Be Done Dear Friend,  Thank you very much for your support. You helped us reach our goal last by contributing more than the $552 we needed last Monday night. I am very grateful--thank you notes for each and every …

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January 31, 2022 at 10:59 PM

Homelessness, Labor, & Saturday's Campaign Kickoff--$552 left to go by Midnight

Homelessness, Labor, & Saturday's Campaign Kickoff--$552 left to go by Midnight Dear Friend,  Over the past week, the County Board completed our January meetings, I spent 10 pm to 2 am volunteering to help on homelessness, visited training facilities fo…

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January 24, 2022 at 4:14 PM

Boosters & Campaign Kickoff this Saturday at 3 (Virtual)

Boosters & Campaign Kickoff this Saturday at 3 (Virtual) Dear Friend,  Two updates: Omicron/Boosters and Saturday's campaign kickoff.  As we continue to work to get past the peak of the Omicron spike, I want to remind you that test positivity rates are…

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January 19, 2022 at 8:03 PM

The Work & Virtual Re-Election Kickoff on Saturday, January 29th

The Work & Virtual Re-Election Kickoff on Saturday, January 29th Dear Friend,  Over the last week, I have continued working on COVID response, focusing on testing sites and the re-opening of the Arlington Mill site, which was particularly important to m…

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January 7, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Snow Part 2, My 2022 Priorities--remarks, & Thank you

Snow Part 2, My 2022 Priorities--remarks, & Thank you Dear Friend,  All households in Arlington have power restored except 10 people--the outages due to Monday's have been fixed and last night's snow did not lead to additional outages that we know about…

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January 4, 2022 at 7:23 PM

The snow: power outages and street status

The snow: power outages and street status Dear Friend,  Yesterday, Arlington got its largest snow storm since 2019. Some of you reading this may be without power--less than 1,000 households in Arlington do not have power at the moment. Others of you will wa…

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December 31, 2021 at 3:13 PM

By midnight tonight: $4,106.93 for the ideas we share

By midnight tonight: $4,106.93 for the ideas we share Dear Friend,  I write this morning because the work ahead in 2022 is in our hands. I will continue to stay committed to your health and safety and the 5 specific priorities I mentioned yesterday that led…

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December 30, 2021 at 4:22 PM

Omicron Testing & Running for Re-Election Next Year

Omicron Testing & Running for Re-Election Next Year Dear Friend,  I write this morning to share with you a few additional thoughts on Omicron testing, which we are working on, and to share with you that the I am running for re-election next year. I woul…

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December 28, 2021 at 7:14 PM

Board Action this Fall: October, November, and December

Board Action this Fall: October, November, and December Dear Friend,  In October, November, and December, the County Board made progress on traffic safety, housing, and began a partnership with Arlington Public Schools to help the Arlington Community High S…

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November 30, 2021 at 2:59 PM

The November Election: what happened & what we can learn

The November Election: what happened & what we can learn Dear Friend,  Since the November 2nd election, the County Board has been busy. I'll send an update on the October and November Board meetings later this week. Before I do, I want to provide an ana…

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November 2, 2021 at 7:08 PM

4 hours to vote--for our progress, our planet, and the people we love

4 hours to vote--for our progress, our planet, and the people we love Dear Friend,  I am asking you to vote. Now. And to make sure your friends have all voted. I asked my best friend again just now. Will you? Voting today by 7 pm …

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November 2, 2021 at 11:43 AM

The Polls Are Open--Please go Vote

The Polls Are Open--Please go Vote Dear Friend,  Four years ago in 2017, Virginia set the tone for the nation, by turning out voters in record numbers in the rain for a Gubernatorial election. Today, we must do so again.  Vote as early as you reasonably ca…

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November 1, 2021 at 10:44 PM

Tomorrow: vote and volunteer--remember 4 years ago

Tomorrow: vote and volunteer--remember 4 years ago Dear Friend,  Four years ago in 2017, Virginia set the tone for the nation, by turning out voters in record numbers in the rain for a Gubernatorial election. Tomorrow, we must do so again.  Vote as early a…

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October 31, 2021 at 3:16 PM

The Country is Watching: Make a Plan to Vote Tuesday, Volunteer, and Join Us Monday evening

The Country is Watching: Make a Plan to Vote Tuesday, Volunteer, and Join Us Monday evening Dear Friend,  The country and indeed the world will be watching what happens on Tuesday here in Virginia. Please make a plan to vote on Tuesday at your polling plac…

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October 29, 2021 at 1:14 PM

First Poll Trailing: Vote Today or Tomorrow & Volunteer this Weekend

First Poll Trailing: Vote Today or Tomorrow & Volunteer this Weekend Dear Friend,  Last night, Brooke showed me a poll that has Terry McAuliffe trailing Glynn Youngkin. It's not a cause for panic since the poll may be wrong, but it certainly is a call t…

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October 27, 2021 at 3:39 PM

6 Days: President Biden in Arlington with Terry---speech & why

6 Days: President Biden in Arlington with Terry---speech & why Dear Friend,  We are down to 6 days left before this election. Yesterday, President Biden came to Arlington to help make clear how important this election is. Click below to learn more via v…

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October 21, 2021 at 4:42 PM

12 Days: Join Terry McAuliffe in Arlington Tomorrow Morning

12 Days: Join Terry McAuliffe in Arlington Tomorrow Morning Dear Friend,  This election is and will be very close. Friends are telling me that they are nervous. Me too. But nervous is different than scared. We know what we have to do to win this race: get o…

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October 15, 2021 at 12:14 PM

Arlington's Future: 18 days and 3 special people

Arlington's Future: 18 days and 3 special people Dear Friend,  Over the next 18 days, Virginia voters will write the next chapter in Arlington's history: I woke this morning early, the fire burning for the ideas we brought to life by winning our election fo…

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October 11, 2021 at 6:24 PM

September Meetings: Small Businesses, Logo, Langston, Plastic Bags & More

September Meetings: Small Businesses, Logo, Langston, Plastic  Bags & More Dear Friend,  Over the past month, Arlington has realized visual progress in changing our logo, changing the name of Lee Highway to Langston Boulevard, and made plans to invest …

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September 22, 2021 at 2:59 PM

Tomorrow: Rip Sullivan, Don Beyer, and the next 41 Days

Tomorrow: Rip Sullivan, Don Beyer, and the next 41 Days Dear Friend   Tomorrow, Rip Sullivan and special guest Don Beyer will be coming to Brooke and my home for a special event that I think you will not want to miss.   Rip will talk about …

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September 15, 2021 at 3:28 PM

An invitation: Rip Sullivan with Special Guest Don Beyer

An invitation: Rip Sullivan with Special Guest Don Beyer Dear Friend   Brooke and I want to invite you to a special event next Thursday evening at our home for Delegate Rip Sullivan with special guest Congressman Don Beyer.   Rip will talk …

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September 13, 2021 at 12:14 PM

Today & the Stakes over the next 50 days: Terry & the House of Delegates

Today & the Stakes over the next 50 days: Terry & the House of Delegates Dear Friend   This morning I want to put in your hands the challenge we face over the next 50 days, though the November 2, 2021 election: we must elect Terry Mc…

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September 10, 2021 at 10:05 PM

Arlington's response to September 11th

Arlington's response to September 11th Dear Friend, This week has been a busy one. I want to share with you a bit about Arlington's response to September 11th. Below is short video with testimonials and my remarks from a 20th anniversary event today.   …

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September 3, 2021 at 8:59 PM

60 days: Terry, Takis, & the Future of Virginia, Arlington, & 2022

60 days: Terry, Takis, & the Future of Virginia, Arlington, & 2022 Dear Friend, On this beautiful Friday afternoon, I'm taking a minute to share with you a request for your help with the two biggest choices we face over the next 60 days for the futu…

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August 20, 2021 at 2:59 PM

The Dreamers, Obamacare, LGBTQ+ Rights, and Justice

The Dreamers, Obamacare, LGBTQ+ Rights, and Justice Dear Friend, Virginia has taken big steps forward over the last 8 years on immigrants rights, LGBTQ+ rights, health care for those most in need, and many of the issues that led me to seek to serve you on t…

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August 16, 2021 at 10:14 PM

July Board Actions: Collective Bargaining, Langston Blvd, Wages, CIP, the Police Community Oversight Board, & More

July Board Actions: Collective Bargaining, Langston Blvd, Wages, CIP, the Police Community Oversight Board, & More Dear Friend, I am delayed in writing to you about the July Board meetings because Brooke and I took a deferred honeymoon. I share this sum…

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July 15, 2021 at 12:08 PM

Saturday's Meeting & Takis, Paris, and this Moment

Saturday's Meeting & Takis, Paris, and this Moment Dear Friend, This morning, I am thinking of how important economic and racial equity are for those in our community who most need policies that better serve them.  Why this morning? On Saturday and Tue…

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June 29, 2021 at 9:14 PM

Affordable Housing, Climate Change, & this Morning

Affordable Housing, Climate Change, & this Morning Dear Friend, This morning I joined the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH), Senator Mark Warner, Virginia housing officials from Richmond, and Arlington housing leaders for a ribbon cutt…

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June 25, 2021 at 4:27 PM

June Meetings: Collective Bargaining, Lee Highway Name Change, Prevailing Wage, Police Review Board, and Last Invite for tomorrow

June Meetings: Collective Bargaining, Lee Highway Name Change, Prevailing Wage, Police Review Board, and Last Invite for tomorrow Dear Friend, At our June Board meetings, the Arlington County Board took up several measures that will help better align Arling…

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June 18, 2021 at 2:25 PM

Juneteenth, State of the County Speech, & Invite for next Saturday

Juneteenth, State of the County Speech, & Invite for next Saturday Dear Friend, Today we reflect and celebrate Juneteenth, the day when word of slavery's end was announced and celebrated in Texas in 1865. Yesterday, Arlington County held our ceremony an…

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