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March 28, 2023 at 2:59 PM

Missing Middle/Expanded Housing Options

Missing Middle/Expanded Housing Options The Arlington County Board approved changes to our zoning ordinance that will allow expanded housing options. Dear Friends,     Last Wednesday the Arlington County Board approved changes to our zoning ordinance that …

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March 14, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Our Economy Now: Amazon, the Budget, and Inclusive Growth

Our Economy Now: Amazon, the Budget, and Inclusive Growth Dear Friends,     Since I wrote you three weeks ago, I have continued to work on safety for Arlington's residents under age 21. Arlington Public School leadership has also engaged in information and …

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February 21, 2023 at 8:59 PM

Arlington's Youth: Safety, Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Arlington's Youth: Safety, Mental Health & Substance Abuse Dear Friends,     Since I last wrote, several events impacting safety for Arlington's youth while in school and out have led to community-wide concern. 14 year-old, Sergio Flores, died of an app…

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February 2, 2023 at 3:05 PM

January: Missing Middle, Mental Health, New Housing, and Our First Climate Officer

January: Missing Middle, Mental Health, New Housing, and Our First Climate Officer Dear Friends,     January has been focused on missing middle, mental health, and economic development. I also joined Arlington's MLK Day of Service, participated in our annua…

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January 12, 2023 at 4:00 PM

My Remarks on 2023, 100% Renewable Progress, Fittest City, and Hunger Job

My Remarks on 2023, 100% Renewable Progress, Fittest City, and Hunger Job Dear Friends,     Last week, I shared my priorities for 2023 at the County Board's organizational meeting. Just in case you missed them, below is a video with my thoughts on missing m…

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January 3, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Reflections on 2022, First Meeting of 2023, & Preview of Missing Middle Debate

Reflections on 2022, First Meeting of 2023, & Preview of Missing Middle Debate Dear Friends,     As we start 2023, housing remains central to the work we will do over the coming month and the work I have been focused on since I last wrote you. I'll summ…

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December 20, 2022 at 5:21 PM

This afternoon at 430: in person or online--Swearing In

This afternoon at 430: in person or online--Swearing In Dear Friends,In just a few hours, at 4:30 this afternoon, I will be sworn in for my second term on the Arlington County Board. To join me in person, come to 2100 Clarendon Boulevard, 3rd Floor. To join online: https://www.arlingtonva.…

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December 13, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Swearing in next Tuesday & the Fight for Reproductive Rights over the Next Year: Thursday w/Rep. Beyer

Swearing in next Tuesday & the Fight for Reproductive Rights over the Next Year: Thursday w/Rep. Beyer Dear Friends, Two special invitations for you this morning. First, next Tuesday at 430 p.m. at 2100 Clarendon Boulevard on the 3rd floor I will be sw…

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December 6, 2022 at 12:59 AM

Rank Choice Voting, Collective Bargaining, and an Invitation to Join the Fight for Women's Reproductive Rights

Rank Choice Voting, Collective Bargaining, and an Invitation to Join the Fight for Women's Reproductive Rights Dear Friends,     The November Arlington County Board meetings focused on rank choice voting, the County's budget for the coming year, and collect…

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November 25, 2022 at 7:59 PM

Thankful for you & Save the Date--Dec. 20th

Thankful for you & Save the Date--Dec. 20th Dear Friends,     Yesterday, as our family sat down for Thanksgiving dinner, I reflected on how grateful I am for you--the supporters and volunteers who make my service possible. From the bottom of my heart, t…

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November 9, 2022 at 3:38 PM

Yes, we did: thank you & 60%

Yes, we did: thank you & 60% Dear Friends,     Last night we won re-election with 60% of the vote. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you did to make our victory possible. With supporters taking a picture last night at the…

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November 8, 2022 at 10:59 PM

Only 1 hour left to vote!

Only 1 hour left to vote! Dear Fellow Arlingtonian,     You have 1 hour left to vote in this election!  Polls close at 7PM. If you are in line, stay in line! Click Here to Find Your Polling Place To read my tho…

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November 8, 2022 at 8:59 PM

You have 3 hours left to vote!

You have 3 hours left to vote! Dear Fellow Arlingtonian,     You have 3 hours left to vote in this election!  Polls close at 7PM. If you are in line, stay in line! Click Here to Find Your Polling Place To read …

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November 8, 2022 at 6:29 PM

The Polls are Open--Vote

The Polls are Open--Vote Dear Fellow Arlingtonian,     The polls are open. There are still a little less than 7 hours to vote in this election!  Click Here to Find Your Polling Place To read my thoughts on why y…

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November 8, 2022 at 10:59 AM

The Polls are Open--Vote

The Polls are Open--Vote Dear Fellow Arlingtonian,     The polls are open. They opened at 6 and will be open until 7 pm. To learn where your polling place is, go here: Click Here to Find Your Polling Place To read my thoughts…

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November 7, 2022 at 9:50 PM

Tomorrow's Election, Senator Tim Kaine's Support, and Why You Should Vote for Me

Tomorrow's Election, Senator Tim Kaine's Support, and Why You Should Vote for Me Dear Fellow Arlingtonian,     Tomorrow is Election Day. The polls will be open from 6 am to 7 pm. Please make a plan to vote. To learn where your polling place is, go here: …

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November 3, 2022 at 8:48 PM

5 days: Voting, Volunteering, and $2,126 to Win

5 days: Voting, Volunteering, and $2,126 to Win Dear Fellow Arlingtonian,     I write to share with you times and locations to vote early, volunteer opportunities, and to ask for your help in raising the $2,126 we need to finish this campaign. This will be …

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October 28, 2022 at 1:32 PM

10 days: Firefighters!, In Your Hands, & Vote this Weekend

10 days: Firefighters!, In Your Hands, & Vote this Weekend Dear Fellow Arlingtonian,     When I ran for office four years ago, I often emailed you sharing my belief that my ability to make a different was rooted in our collective strength--your votes, v…

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October 21, 2022 at 1:56 PM

17 days, Additional Voting Locations Next Week, and Endorsements

17 days, Additional Voting Locations Next Week, and Endorsements Dear Fellow Arlingtonian,     There are 17 days left until this defining election for our country and for Arlington. Last Friday Brooke and I cast our votes. (We'll be a little busy on electio…

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October 13, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Don Beyer this Saturday; Vote Early; and Endorsements

Don Beyer this Saturday; Vote Early; and Endorsements Dear Fellow Arlingtonian,     There are just 25 days left before November 8th. As we used to say when I was an organizer in Iowa: it is go time. Congressman Don Beyer is joining Bethany Sutton and me for…

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October 2, 2022 at 10:29 PM

Climate Event Tomorrow, Missing Middle, Endorsements, & Early Voting

Climate Event Tomorrow, Missing Middle, Endorsements, & Early Voting Dear Fellow Arlingtonian,     Tomorrow night, my friends Jay Fisette and Bob Rosen will host Bethany Sutton and me for a conversation about climate change and Arlington. I'd be honored…

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September 22, 2022 at 9:59 PM

Climate Change, Our Schools, and a Special Invitation

Climate Change, Our Schools, and a Special Invitation Early voting begins tomorrow at 8 am in Arlington at the Courthouse. Dear Fellow Arlingtonian,     I write to share with you a special invitation to learn about my plans for two of my priorities for the…

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September 14, 2022 at 1:00 PM

My Priorities for Arlington for the Next 4 Years

My Priorities for Arlington for the Next 4 Years Dear Fellow Arlingtonian,     I want to share my priorities for our community for the next four years. Please take a look at this 1 minute video: Please take a minute to hear my thoughts…

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September 6, 2022 at 1:47 PM

Labor Day & Our First Debate Tonight

Labor Day & Our First Debate Tonight Dear Friend,     A happy belated Labor Day to you. It's the unofficial end of summer and seen by many as the beginning of the campaign season. It's also a very important day to me and so many of you as we make sure w…

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August 24, 2022 at 4:00 PM

County Fair Pictures 😊, Meet & Greets, and Saturday Canvass

County Fair Pictures 😊, Meet & Greets, and Saturday Canvass Dear Friend,     Over the last two weeks, our campaign has been knocking on doors through the August heat, connecting with volunteers, and enjoying conversations with Arlingtonians at the Co…

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August 11, 2022 at 1:59 PM

My Husband: asking for your time and/or your support

My Husband: asking for your time and/or your support Dear Friend,     I write to share with you a little about my husband. I learned very early in our relationship that Matt works tirelessly for what he believes in. His commitment to service is infectious. …

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August 3, 2022 at 7:19 PM

Correction: 15,000 doors, August 13th at 11 AM and 2 PM, & email address update

Correction: 15,000 doors, August 13th at 11 AM and 2 PM, & email address update Dear Friend,     See the updated email address for Mark Teel, our Campaign Manager, below.... Over the next 96 days, this campaign will need to knock on doors to win. Today…

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August 3, 2022 at 6:55 PM

15,000 Doors--this campaign & August 13th at 11

15,000 Doors--this campaign & August 13th at 11 Dear Friend,     Over the next 96 days, this campaign will need to knock on doors to win. Today, we are committing to knocking on 15,000 doors before November 8th.  One side of our "gri…

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July 21, 2022 at 4:59 PM

July Meetings: Missing Middle, Capitol Improvement Plan, and Protecting our Immigrant Communities

July Meetings: Missing Middle, Capitol Improvement Plan, and Protecting our Immigrant Communities Dear Friend,     The last two weeks have been busy ones. The Board held a work session on the missing middle housing proposal and finished our infrastructure p…

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July 6, 2022 at 7:59 PM

Board Actions: June Meetings, Bus Facility, Missing Middle, and this July 4th

Board Actions: June Meetings, Bus Facility, Missing Middle, and this July 4th Dear Friend,     I write to update you on the work I have been doing on the Board since I lasted updated you on County issues on May 24th. The County has appointed our Independent…

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June 27, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Thank you! Choice/Roe, and Abigail Spanberger

Thank you! Choice/Roe, and Abigail Spanberger Dear Friend,     Yesterday’s general election kickoff was a great event – thank you so much for helping make it a huge success! 60 people joined us for comments by 5 leaders I have had the honor of working with …

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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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