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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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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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