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March 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM

Federal Workers, Climate Resolution, Budget/Tax Rate, Melwood/Housing, and Rank Choice

Federal Workers, Climate Resolution, Budget/Tax Rate, Melwood/Housing, and Rank Choice Friends,  I write this morning keenly aware of how many Federal employees in our community have either been notified that they have lost their jobs or who are very anxio…

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February 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM

This Sunday: Join me to Raise the Resources for the ideas we share and/or contribute online

This Sunday: Join me to Raise the Resources for the ideas we share and/or contribute online Friends,  This morning, I write to ask you to help me continue the work. Join me on Sunday from 130 to 3 pm for a fundraiser on behalf of the ideas that drive me to…

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February 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM

Arlington's Federal Employees & A Special Event this Coming Sunday, February 23rd

Arlington's Federal Employees & A Special Event this Coming Sunday, February 23rd Friends,  This morning, I write to update you on how we are responding to the attacks on Arlington's federal employees and to share with you a special event this coming S…

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February 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM

Last Wednesday's Tragedy

Last Wednesday's Tragedy Friends,  Last Wednesday's accident involving American Airlines flight 5342 and an Army Blackhawk helicopter was a tragedy that Arlington and our country are all struggling to respond to. The families are foremost in our minds as t…

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January 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM

Honoring Dr. King Today

Honoring Dr. King Today Friends,  On Saturday, I joined many Arlington residents and the Leadership Center for Arlington at the annual MLK Day of service. The messages we heard centered on a quote from him that I think is worth lifting up as we endure the …

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January 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM

My Priorities for 2025: 9 minute video & text

My Priorities for 2025: 9 minute video & text Friends,  This morning I want to share my priorities for 2025, which I laid out Tuesday afternoon in the County Board's initial meeting of 2025. I was elected to serve as Vice Chair for the year, which is a…

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January 6, 2025 at 1:04 PM

The Snow: Updates and Resources

The Snow: Updates and Resources Friends, As you wake up to snow across Arlington, resources and an update for you: For the County's website to get updated on all things storm related, go here: Snow and Ice – Official Website of Arlington County Virginia G…

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November 5, 2024 at 4:45 PM

Go vote--every vote counts! Then volunteer!

Go vote--every vote counts! Then volunteer! Friends, Please go vote!  All Arlington voters are eligible to vote early. Just bring an acceptable ID!  The polls will be open until 7pm. You must vote at your polling place. Verify where you voting by checking…

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November 2, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Last day to Vote Early! Volunteer Options🙂

Last day to Vote Early! Volunteer Options🙂 Dear Friends,     With just 3 days left until election day, 69,669 Arlingtonians have voted. That's less than in 2020 at this time, but over 20,000 votes more than earlier this week. We are on pace for historic tur…

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October 29, 2024 at 2:17 PM

Vote Early (We did), Volunteer, Worry--> Work

Vote Early (We did), Volunteer, Worry--> Work Dear Friends,     We have just 7 days left. Brooke and I and 50,816 Arlingtonians have voted. That's less than the 80,643 who had voted in 2020 as of the end of the day this past Sunday. (Remember the 2020 el…

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October 8, 2024 at 2:29 PM

The Senate: 28 days & Our Future

The Senate: 28 days & Our Future Dear Friends,     This morning, I was up early thinking about the stakes in holding the United States Senate. So much is at stake in whether Democrats hold the majority--reproductive rights, the Supreme Court for decades…

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October 3, 2024 at 12:29 PM

County Board Actions: CIP, Costar, CC2DCA, housing, our economy, climate, hunger, and human rights

County Board Actions: CIP, Costar, CC2DCA, housing, our economy, climate, hunger, and human rights Dear Friends, July, August, and September were extremely busy months for County Board work. Big picture--in July I helped secure funding for the Cystal City t…

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September 18, 2024 at 5:43 PM

Turning 51: Asking Forgiveness & a Special Invitation

Turning 51: Asking Forgiveness & a Special Invitation Dear Friends,     Today is my 51st birthday. I am very grateful for Brooke, Evelyn, and our family. I am with a full heart.   Two requests for my birthday. First, forgiveness for being late with my …

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August 30, 2024 at 12:03 PM

Last Night & Do Something: Write, Door Knock, or Contribute

Last Night & Do Something: Write, Door Knock, or Contribute Dear Friends,     Last night, Vice-President Kamala Harris delivered another strong performance, doing exactly what she needed to do to keep the momentum in her first interview since accepting …

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August 14, 2024 at 12:56 PM

Arlington's Schools--Join me this Saturday & hear from Zuraya and Kathleen!

Arlington's Schools--Join me this Saturday & hear from Zuraya and Kathleen! Dear Friends,     I will email you over the coming week about my work as a County Board Member in July and the 2024 election. Today, I want to share with you an opportunity to h…

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July 17, 2024 at 12:45 PM

Hosting Abigail Spanberger on Wednesday, July 24th

Hosting Abigail Spanberger on Wednesday, July 24th Dear Friends,     I continue think of how we can best stand against political violence in the wake of this past Saturday's shooting at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania.  I also believe President Obama was c…

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July 15, 2024 at 3:48 PM

Brief thoughts on the attack on former President Trump

Brief thoughts on the attack on former President Trump Dear Friends,     Like many of you, I am deeply disturbed by the attack on former President Trump on Saturday and the death and injuries to the other individuals who attended the rally. Three thoughts: …

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July 3, 2024 at 12:25 PM

Thank you, Primary, & June: DMV Moves, Economy, Solid Waste Plan, Regional Leadership, Tim Kaine July 9, & Picture!

Thank you, Primary, & June: DMV Moves, Economy, Solid Waste Plan, Regional Leadership, Tim Kaine July 9, & Picture! Dear Friends, Thank you to all who voted in the June 18th Democratic Primary. I am thrilled that JD Spain won and truly grateful for …

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June 18, 2024 at 11:17 AM

Polls Are Open! Go Vote Before 7, and 3 closing thoughts

Polls Are Open! Go Vote Before 7, and 3 closing thoughts Dear Friends,     Today is the last day to vote in an election that will help determine Arlington's future for the next 4 years. JD Spain is my 1st choice: today you vote at your polling location befo…

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June 14, 2024 at 12:40 PM

A new reason to vote today or tomorrow 🙂!

A new reason to vote today or tomorrow 🙂! Dear Friends,     This morning I want to share a new reason to vote for JD Spain as your 1st choice in this election: climate change and protecting our environment. YOU can vote today between 9 and 5 at the Courthou…

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June 8, 2024 at 12:45 PM

Water Main/Boil Water Alert. Vote today between 9 & 5 near you! JD 1st. Tenley 2nd.

Water Main/Boil Water Alert. Vote today between 9 & 5 near you! JD 1st. Tenley 2nd. Dear Friends,     First, as you may have seen, yesterday morning a water main broke at Walter Reed and S. Four Mile Run Drive. We have issued a boil water advisory. Repa…

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June 4, 2024 at 1:51 PM

May: Housing, Metro, Capital Plan, Hunger, & Baby Picture!

May: Housing, Metro, Capital Plan, Hunger, & Baby Picture! Dear Friends, The County Board was busy in May. We took action on an affordable housing site, began consideration of the County's plan for investing in capital infrastructure over the next ten y…

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May 20, 2024 at 12:14 PM

The June County Board Democratic Primary...

The June County Board Democratic Primary... Dear Friends,     Between now and June 18th, Arlington will choose our next County Board member to fill the open seat that is being vacated due to Libby Garvey's decision not to run for re-election. It is a criti…

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May 9, 2024 at 12:58 PM

Vote Virtually for School Board by Requesting a Ballot by tomorrow. Vote for Kathleen Clark & Zuraya Tapia-Hadley!

Vote Virtually for School Board by Requesting a Ballot by tomorrow. Vote for Kathleen Clark & Zuraya Tapia-Hadley! Dear Friends,     Who serves on our school board over the next four years is very, very important. Our schools are at the heart of what ma…

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May 7, 2024 at 11:54 AM

The County's Budget for the Year to Come

The County's Budget for the Year to Come The County Board adopted the budget for the year ahead at our April meeting. The Budget for the year that starts on July 1 includes a tax rate increase for the first time in 5 years, reflecting the need to invest in c…

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March 27, 2024 at 4:38 PM

March: Budget Work Sessions, Gun Buyback, and Traffic Safety

March: Budget Work Sessions, Gun Buyback, and Traffic Safety Dear Friends,     March is the month the County Board meets the most. By far. Why? It's budget time. We meet each Tuesday and Thursday in work sessions regarding the Departments and offices that t…

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March 11, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Serving You: These Emails, Yesterday in Richmond, Accountability, and $981

Serving You: These Emails, Yesterday in Richmond, Accountability, and $981 Dear Friends,     Serving you on the Arlington County Board is an honor--through my actions every day I try to be as good as you, all our residents, and our community. …

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March 4, 2024 at 3:29 PM

Tax Rate, Vision 2050, Costar, rank-choice voting, housing, baby pictures, & vote Tuesday

Tax Rate, Vision 2050, Costar, rank-choice voting, housing, baby pictures, & vote Tuesday Dear Friends,     February was a busy month: we advertised the tax rate for the budget, chose to proceed with rank choice voting for the general election, secured …

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