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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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February 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM

January: Chairing NVTC, Electric Buses, Metro, Our Form of Government, Housing & Chair Garvey

January: Chairing NVTC, Electric Buses, Metro, Our Form of Government, Housing & Chair Garvey Dear Friends,     This month we moved forward toward electric buses in Arlington, a significant win on climate. We also learned of progress we made on Metro an…

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January 8, 2024 at 9:59 PM

My Priorities for Arlington for 2024

My Priorities for Arlington for 2024 Dear Friends,     Last Tuesday the Arlington County Board convened for our organizational meeting. To read my remarks on my priorities for the year, go here: matt-de-ferranti-2024-new-years-remarks.pdf (arlingtonva.us) T…

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December 29, 2023 at 6:39 PM

Our favorite gift: Evelyn Margot de Ferranti

Our favorite gift: Evelyn Margot de Ferranti Dear Friends,     Brooke and I welcomed Evelyn Margot de Ferranti into the world on December 18th. She is a dream come true: our hearts are full.   In the Holiday Spirit! Our…

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December 18, 2023 at 1:09 AM

House Explosion, Saturday's Meeting, Election Report, Spanberger, and Cragg Hines

House Explosion, Saturday's Meeting, Election Report, Spanberger, and Cragg Hines Dear Friends,     The explosion of the home at 808 N. Buchanan here in Arlington and the news that Monumental Sports is planning to move to Alexandria have been the two major …

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November 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM

November: Budget Closeout, Plan Langston Final, & Election Report

November: Budget Closeout, Plan Langston Final, & Election Report Dear Friends,     Arlington took a significant step forward at the Board meetings earlier this month by incorporating resident input in passing a plan for the redevelopment of Langston Bo…

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November 7, 2023 at 6:01 PM

One email today: It's Election Day--Please Vote--Polls are Open Until 7

One email today: It's Election Day--Please Vote--Polls are Open Until 7 Dear Friends,     Today is the day to vote. To see where you can vote before 7 pm at your polling place. If you want to know where you vote, Elections – Arlington County VA Voting and E…

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November 6, 2023 at 11:04 PM

Virginia, Roe, and Women's Health Care: Make a Plan to Vote, Arlington

Virginia, Roe, and Women's Health Care: Make a Plan to Vote, Arlington Dear Friends,     Tomorrow, Virginia voters will decide whether choice and reproductive rights should remain the law for the next two years in Arlington and across the Commonwealth. I t…

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November 4, 2023 at 1:01 PM

You can Vote Today Before 5 pm or Tuesday & Volunteer Tomorrow or Tuesday

You can Vote Today Before 5 pm or Tuesday & Volunteer Tomorrow or Tuesday Dear Friends,     Today you can vote between 9 and 5 pm at the Walter Reed Community Center, the Courthouse, or at the Madison Community Center. For addresses and details, go here…

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October 27, 2023 at 6:52 PM

Sash for a Cause: Vote today, tomorrow, or Sunday--Souls to the Polls

Sash for a Cause: Vote today, tomorrow, or Sunday--Souls to the Polls Dear Friends,     Sometimes you have to don a sash for a great cause. I am very excited to become a dad in December.  I also want you to know it is critical that you get out and vote for…

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October 20, 2023 at 4:00 PM

October: Plan Langston Boulevard, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, & Metro

October: Plan Langston Boulevard, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, & Metro Dear Friends,     On Saturday, the County Board voted to advertise a Plan for Langston Boulevard. The final version of the Plan will be considered in November, but we spent mor…

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October 13, 2023 at 3:01 PM

In Our Hands: Join me for Josh Cole on Sunday or Contribute

In Our Hands: Join me for Josh Cole on Sunday or Contribute Dear Friends,     I write today to put in your hands one last chance to contribute a little to help win Virginia for Democrats this year.  Come to a special event with Delegate Rip Sullivan and Fo…

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October 9, 2023 at 4:00 PM

29 days, a Special Invitation, and Competence for Arlington/Virginia

29 days, a Special Invitation, and Competence for Arlington/Virginia Dear Friends,     Over the next 29 days through November 7th, Arlingtonians and Virginians will be deciding whether we have competent leadership for the next four years in Arlington on the…

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October 3, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Langston Boulevard Plan, Hunger, Housing, Our Economy & Environment

Langston Boulevard Plan, Hunger, Housing, Our Economy & Environment Dear Friends,     September has been a busy month: the Board held a work session on planning for Langston Boulevard's future, opened our housing choice voucher program to those interest…

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September 18, 2023 at 1:44 PM

50 Years Young: Will you help me celebrate?

50 Years Young: Will you help me celebrate? Dear Friends,     Today I turn 50 years old. Will you help me celebrate by helping deliver a Democratic House of Delegates and Senate here in Virginia? For everything we believe in as Democrats, I ask you to contr…

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September 13, 2023 at 9:59 PM

Arlington's Jail and the Virginia Senate

Arlington's Jail and the Virginia Senate Dear Friends,     I promised to update you last week on the important County issues that I have been working on. On August 27th, Abonesh Woldegeorges died in the Arlington County jail. She was 73 years old and the Me…

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September 6, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Personal Update: We're expecting!

Personal Update: We're expecting! Dear Friends,     On Monday, I will be back in touch on the ongoing and important work serving you and our community. There is much to do and I take the issues at hand seriously, as always.  Today, I want to share with you…

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August 11, 2023 at 1:43 PM

Virginia and Arlington in 2024: Choice, Climate, Gun Safety, and Metro

Virginia and Arlington in 2024: Choice, Climate, Gun Safety, and Metro Dear Friends,     Virginia's elections in just 88 days will have a big impact on Arlington's future. Will choice and women's reproductive rights be protected? Will our climate change ef…

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August 1, 2023 at 7:00 PM

July: Our Economy, Tannia Talento, & Rank Choice Voting

July: Our Economy, Tannia Talento, & Rank Choice Voting Dear Friends,     Responding to the storm has dominated the last three days--all residents should have power as I write this, but we are still working on recovery. If you have storm concerns or nee…

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July 14, 2023 at 9:34 PM

Recapping June: Election Results & Board Meetings

Recapping June: Election Results & Board Meetings Dear Friends,     I write today to offer thoughts, to be accountable to you regarding the June primary elections, and to summarize the June Board meetings. I am sorry for the slight delay in writing as w…

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June 20, 2023 at 1:45 PM

Your Vote is Your Voice: Use it Today before 7 pm

Your Vote is Your Voice: Use it Today before 7 pm Dear Friends,     Today is election day. To find your polling place and vote before 7 pm, go here: https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation Please vote today before 7 pm. For …

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June 16, 2023 at 12:22 PM

Zonie Says... Make a Plan to Vote Please 😛

Zonie Says... Make a Plan to Vote Please 😛 Dear Friends,     Zonie, pictured below, cannot vote. She asked me if you would make a plan to vote, please. You can vote today between 8 and 5 at the Courthouse. You can vote tomorrow, Saturday, between 9 am and …

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June 8, 2023 at 8:59 PM

Vote Near YOU: Options Saturday & Next Week

Vote Near YOU: Options Saturday & Next Week Dear Friends,     There are 12 days left to vote in the Democratic Primary that will have a big impact on Arlington's future. For your convenience, you can vote this Saturday between 9 am and 5 pm near you at …

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June 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Youth Safety, Metro Closure & Early Voting's Started!

Youth Safety, Metro Closure & Early Voting's Started! Dear Friends,     I wrote you 101 days ago on February 21 after the death of Arlington Public School student Sergio Flores regarding the work our community must do to keep our young people safe on su…

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May 22, 2023 at 9:59 PM

Arlington's Next Chapter: Maureen Coffey and JD Spain

Arlington's Next Chapter: Maureen Coffey and JD Spain Dear Friends,     Next week I will update you on critical steps we are taking to respond to the mental health and substance abuse challenges we face. Today I want to share with you thoughts about Arlingt…

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May 17, 2023 at 4:00 PM

May Board Meetings & Sheriff's Race: Jose Quiroz

May Board Meetings & Sheriff's Race: Jose Quiroz Dear Friends,     May was a relatively quiet month in terms of the County Board Meetings, so I will summarize them briefly for you before turning to a very important choice Arlington voters will have over…

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May 12, 2023 at 8:14 PM

Vote tomorrow--Last Day for School Board Caucus

Vote tomorrow--Last Day for School Board Caucus Dear Friends,     Tomorrow is the last day to vote in the School Board Caucus--the last day to make a big difference in determining who will do this super important job.   Why? Because our schools impact our …

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May 5, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Our Schools: Vote Sunday! or by May 13

Our Schools: Vote Sunday! or by May 13 Dear Friends,     Arlington's public schools are at the heart of our community--they are a big part of why many of us came and stay here and why many families and businesses are attracted to Arlington. Who serves on ou…

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April 30, 2023 at 7:59 PM

The 2024 Arlington County Budget

The 2024 Arlington County Budget Dear Friends,     The April County Board meetings focused on adoption of our budget--the priorities we agree to invest in as a community. Housing, our schools, climate, economic development, and employee compensation, includ…

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April 5, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Special Event April 15th for Parisa Dehghani-Tafti with Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan

Special Event April 15th for Parisa Dehghani-Tafti with Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan Dear Friends,     I will update you over the coming weeks on the work I am doing on the Budget and the other issues before the Arlington County Board. Today I want to s…

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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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