Return Local Elections to Spring
To the Editor: Two old clichés are about to crash into Alexandria on Nov. 6 as we experience our first time of voting for local Council and School Board officials at the same time as presidential and congressional elections. The first cliché is: Be careful what you wish for! Yes, the stated goal was to “increase turnout” and that will indeed happen. But the push by some local political stalwarts has come at a huge cost, measured in “unforeseen consequences.”
Letter: Pragmatic Leaders
Alexandria is on the right track but we still have important issues to address. Our best course is to stick with pragmatic leaders who’ve governed our city with a steady hand.
Soul Providers 10/31/2012
Meals On Wheels volunteers recognized.
Like most women, Ede Thomas was hesitant to reply when asked her age. “I'm 93,” Thomas whispered. “But don't print that. I still tell everyone I'm 35.” Retired since 1987, Thomas has been a volunteer for the Meals On Wheels program for 25 years. Along with other volunteers, she was honored for her service Oct. 18 at the Senior Services of Alexandria volunteer appreciation luncheon at The Fountains at Washington House. “I thought I needed to do something worthwhile when I retired,” Thomas said. “So I started delivering meals with Westminster Presbyterian Church. I am the coordinator there now but always enjoyed delivering the meals, seeing the people and really getting to know and talk to them.
Letter: Representative Candidate
We ask you to make sure that every woman regardless of her party affiliation has at least one person who empathizes with her on our council. With this one vote, you ensure representation of more than half of the population in this city. No other single candidate in this race, based on heritage and political choice, does that.
Letter: Committed And Energetic
Given Allison’s admirable professional and community record, in electing her we can rest comfortably knowing that we will have a committed, energetic and intelligent new voice on the city council.
Letter: Pedestrian, Bicycist Safety
While I am delighted that Alexandria has a strong economy and that our leaders are responding with increased road-capacity in the form of transit lanes, I am concerned that too little attention is being paid to people who are out on our streets and sidewalks, walking and bicycling.
Letter; Analytical Skills Needed
I cannot vote for any of the BRAC Five, all Democrats (Euille, Pepper, Wilson, Lovain, Smedberg). I find their positions on development destructive to the essential character of our city — putting at risk our heritage and keys to our future economic prosperity.
Letter: Important Balance
Fannon, who received the most votes in the May 2009 election on any candidate seeking re-election, is up against a November election where many citizens will be voting along Party lines with high voter turnout expected. Make sure you vote Fannon to support balance in Alexandria.
Letter: Moving Forward Together
I hope that when you cast your vote you’ll remember what our collective behavior says about who we are. Make your vote, your voice count for the good based on selecting people, regardless of party, who have the best ideas and records of service to move “One Alexandria” forward.
Letter: ‘On the Web’ Not an Answer
The vice mayor, in responding to the letter “Metro on Scenic Easement” (Gazette Packet, Oct. 19), does not refute my salient point, but does omit some history. Factually, the small area plan for the North Potomac Yard was discussed and passed by the city Council on May 15, 2010, not June as he implies.
Letter: Lack of Oversight
The City of Alexandria government needs to be a non-partisan advocate for the citizens it serves in words and deeds.
Letter: City Needs Consensus Builder
I am writing to express my wholehearted support for the candidacy of Allison Silberberg for Alexandria City Council.
Letter: Sierra Club Disappoints
Are you kidding me? That was my reaction when I read the Sierra Club’s endorsements of four of the Democrat candidates for Alexandria’s election: Pepper, Lovain, Wilson and Smedberg.
Weaver Honored
Longtime Campagna Center volunteer Bridget Weaver was honored Oct. 4 with the Elizabeth Anne Campagna Award at a Circle of 1000 reception at the home of Douglas and Grace Marie Turner. “I am completely overwhelmed,” said Weaver, who began her service to the Campagna Center 20 years ago as a member of the Junior Friends. “I am very humbled to receive this award and especially honored that it is named for a woman who continues to be a beacon to all of us.”
Letter: BRAC Albatross
We have repeatedly been told that the city did not support the Mark Center site for the DoD relocation — this includes Mr. Lovain’s insistence that the “City advocated vociferously for Victory Center”, Councilwoman Pepper’s claim that “no one besides Duke Realty wanted DoD to go to that site”, and admissions of being “rolled” by DoD. Really.
Letter: Exceptional Candidate
I have known John Taylor Chapman for many years and have had the great privilege of serving with John on the executive committee of the Taylor Run Citizens Association. I believe that John would make an excellent member of the City Council and serve our community well.
Letter: Accountability Via Elections
The pundits and the press talk about how important the issue of education is in this election, but it is not just at the national level.
Letter: Iimportance of Leadership
That “one Alexandria” motto Mayor Euille adopted when he first ran for office has become meaningless. I do not know where this One Alexandria is. It is not in the West End or in Old Town.
Letter: Return Local Elections to Spring
Two old clichés are about to crash into Alexandria on Nov. 6 as we experience our first time of voting for local Council and School Board officials at the same time as presidential and congressional elections.
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