Vol. 42, No 5 www.arlingtondemocrats.org May 2017 IRV and ROB invite you all to vote often at our 2017 Caucus Voters at the ACDC caucus this month will be other words, if no candidate gets a majority, the asked to vote for up to seven candidates, although ballots cast for the last placed candidate are taken there are only two positions on the November bal- up and those votes are re-cast for the voter’s second You can vote lot to be filled. choice in an instant runoff with no need for voters Back in 2014, ACDC adopted a new proce- to come back to the polling place a week or two early or late—or dure for voting in caucuses so that candidates who later. This “instant runoff” process is repeated until in the middle. win will be selected by majority vote and not just a one candidate gets a majority of the vote. plurality. In the case of this month’s School Board cau- That’s because The system is called Instant Runoff Voting cus with three candidates, if no one gets a majority, there are three (IRV) or Ranked Order Balloting (ROB). The then the ballots cast for the third ranked candidate names of the brothers, IRV and ROB, reveal the will be looked at again and the voters’ second voting days. system. choices transferred to the top two candidates, pro- In Ranked Order Balloting (ROB), the voter ducing a majority. doesn’t just cast his vote for a single candidate, he The County Board race has four candidates, And you are ranks the candidates on the ballot, placing a 1 next so it may take two IRVs to get a majority decision. asked to vote to his or her first choice, a 2 next to the second pref- Besides guaranteeing a majority and avoiding erence and a 3 next to the third choice. You aren’t the time and expense of returning for a runoff, IRV often—up to required to rank every candidate, but you have that and ROB have been found to have an added ben- seven times, to option. efit: the system discourages negative campaign- This produces Instant Runoff Voting (IRV). In continued on page three be precise. That’s because we have seven Before voting, the Caucus candidates and you are re- quested to rank asks you to take the Pledge Voters at the ACDC caucus this month will be Democratic. It merely asks voters to identify them- them. handed a pledge form to sign saying that they are selves as Democrats and state that they are not vot- not planning to support any non-Democratic candi- ing that day with the intent of supporting some other It’s the 2017 Arling- date in the upcoming special election. candidate in the upcoming election. In other words, Most Democrats are used to this caucus docu- the purpose is to discourage active Republicans ton Democratic ment, but at each caucus some new voters object to from taking part in what is a caucus meant only for Caucus for County it, seeing it as an effort to lock up their vote in ad- Democrats to choose their own candidates. Board and School vance. Section 18.3 of the party rules states: “Each Actually, that is not what the pledge says. person participating in a caucus must provide writ- Board, May 9, 11 The pledge is a requirement of the state party’s ten certification that he or she: a) Is a Democrat; and 13. by-laws, called the State Democratic Party Plan. b) Is a registered voter within the county or city The state GOP has a similar rule for its caucuses. for which the caucus is held; c) Believes in the The pledge was instituted because Virginia, principles of the Democratic Party; and d) Does Details are all over like about half the states, does not have registration not intend to support any candidate who is opposed this issue—includ- by party. Thus, the party has no way to know if to a Democratic nominee in the next ensuing elec- ing messages from some of the people coming out to vote might be tion. All such persons present at the caucus at the Republicans seeking to help a candidate they view time stated in the notice are entitled to participate all seven candi- as weaker. in the caucus if they sign the required certifica- dates. But the pledge does not require anyone to vote tion.”

Read on! ACDC Voice, May 2017, Page 2

Report from Chairman Kip Malinosky It’s time to start making waves Could a wave be building to take down Republicans running for the House of Del- momentum and stall legislation in Congress. Republican majorities in the General Assem- egates. Now, Democrats have 115 primary According to FiveThirtyEight reporter Harry bly in 2017 and Congress in 2018? Of course, candidates to only 83 for the Republicans, Enten, in the Georgia open primary and Kan- it’s too early to say, and I don’t want to make according to the Virginia Public Access sas special election, the Democrats improved any predictions after being spectacularly Project (VPAP). their performance by 7.5 points (nationally wrong last year. But something is happening This is not just a Virginia trend. Accord- this swing would give us a chance to retake here. Critical decisions are being made right ing to Stephanie Schriock of Emily’s List, last the House) and 22 points (nationally this now that will influence this November’s elec- year they had been contacted by 900 poten- swing would guarantee it) respectively. In tion and next. From Democratic candidate re- tial candidates, compared to 11,000 now. Ac- Virginia, we won the Clerk of the Court Race cruitment, the Democratic performance in cording to Vice News reporter Alex Thomp- in Prince William for Jackie Smith against special elections, and presidential and con- son, “Already 408 Democrats have thrown Delegate Jackson Miller who outspent her 7- gressional approval ratings, all signs point to their hats into the ring [for the US House of to-1. These races may have helped seven in- a Democratic resurgence. This will not hap- Representatives], a 58 percent increase over cumbent Republican Delegates decide not to pen automatically and early favorable trends the 259 who had declared by this point in the run for re-election. could be reversed, but the resistance has some run-up to the 2014 midterms.” Several of these Then there’s Trump’s approval rating and real victories to celebrate and is building mo- congressional candidates are in Virginia and the approval rating of the Republican Con- mentum. four have already declared to take on Repre- gress. The maliciousness and incompetence First, Democrats are at long last shed- sentative Barbara Comstock in 2018. Having of the Trump Administration is largely respon- ding the disease of presidentialism; the prob- lots of candidates is both correlated with and sible for Democrats signing up in droves to lem of only focusing on the presidential race. helps cause greater voter enthusiasm. run for office and supporting candidates in We are realizing that the other 50,000 elected Second, Democrats are showing up in special elections. But the opposition is not just offices in the United States at the congres- force in special elections in Kansas, Georgia deep, but also broad. In the RealClearPolitics sional, state and local levels matter as well. and Virginia. Special elections don’t always polling average, Trump’s approval is hover- Throughout Obama’s presidency we never predict what will happen the following No- ing around 41 percent and his disapproval is had more Democratic candidates than the vember, but they can point to which side has over 52 percent. Again, Harry Enten compiled the data and found that the Republican Con- gress is the most unpopular of any congres- sional majority at this point in the cycle. Fur- thermore, given that Trump has failed to pass Jerry Botland any (or even introduce most) of his legisla- tive priorities in his first 100 days, his unpopu- Computer Consulting larity is likely to grow. Once again, nothing is assured. Demo- Troubleshoot and resolve computer and crats, independents, disaffected Republicans computer related problems. must do what we can to keep resisting. The Perform upgrades, set-up wireless routers and print servers. failure of Trumpcare was driven in large part Transfer old files, address book and emails by constituent pressure put upon moderate Re- publicans. The calls to Congress must con- from an old computer to a new one. tinue. We should continue to march, make Phone: (202) 744-0542 — [email protected] calls into special election districts, register voters, and commit the first time 2016 voters to voting this year. In 2006, the last midterm Democratic wave, we retook the US Senate by one seat Published monthly by the which came down to Jim Webb’s election in Virginia. That race was won by about three Arlington County Democratic Committee votes per precinct. Riding a wave of opposi- 2001 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite #604, Arlington VA 22202 tion to Trump, we have a chance to flip the Mailing address: P.O. Box 7132, Arlington VA 22207 Virginia House this year and the US House Tel: (703) 528-8588 next year. Let’s make it happen. http://www.arlingtondemocrats.org Chair: Kip Malinosky — [email protected] Editor-in-Chief: Warren L. 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Irv & Rob ask Next Monthly Meeting All Dems Invited for your vote Wednesday, May 3, 7 p.m. continued from page one ing. This is because everyone running in a Back at the old stand! multi-candidate race is not only seeking to get your vote, but alternatively to be your second NRECA Building, 4301 Wilson Blvd choice if you are supporting someone else. Corner of North Taylor and Wilson, just east of Glebe & Wilson In other words, under IRV and ROB, it doesn’t Free parking under building, enter from Taylor Street pay to offend any voters by beating up the candidate they like because you are then likely to be ranked last for the instant runoff. Surprise, we are back in our old stomping Furthermore, most run-off elections grounds in the NRECA building after being displaced draw far fewer voters than the initial election. five of the last six months. With IRV, there is no drop-off. The new system was proposed because And our program this month will be a debate ACDC caucuses tended to draw more candi- among the four candidates for the County Board dates in recent years. For example, the 2008 nomination just six days before the Caucus balloting School Board caucus drew six candidates and the 2012 County Board Caucus saw five can- begins. didates. With six candidates, one can theo- retically win in a traditional plurality election with just 17 percent of the vote. This “new” voting procedure is actually apolis, St. Paul and San Francisco. San Francisco has been using it every a century old. It was first used nationally in Starting with its 2018 elections, November for city elections since 2004. In 1918 in Australia and has been used in Nor- Maine will become the first state to use in- the mayoral election of 2011, there were 15 way and the Netherlands since 1945. It only stant-runoff voting for its primary and gen- candidates. The city went through 11 redis- drew serious attention in the United States in eral elections for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. tributions of bottom-candidate votes before this century, however. It has been adopted so House and the state legislature. Ed Lee finally got a majority. far by at least 11 municipalities. Locally, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Takoma Park, Maryland, has used it for mu- Sciences now uses the instant-runoff method nicipal elections since 2007. The largest cit- in the selection of the Oscar winner for Best Perriello at First ies in the United States to use it are Minne- Motion Picture. Sat. Breakfast The Second Saturday Breakfast will mi- grate to the First Saturday in May so as not to conflict with the County Board and School Bumper Sticker Board Caucus underway all of the second Saturday. The guest at the breakfast will be Tom of the month Perriello, candidate for the Democratic nomi- nation for governor in the June primary. All are invited to the breakfast on the First Saturday, May 6, with the doors open- ing at 8 a.m., a half hour earlier than before to accommodate the crowd. Get there early to get a seat, otherwise you may have to hold your plate on your knees. The February turnout hit 200. The deal ACDC has with management is that we will clear out by 10 a.m. so the regu- lar clientele can get in. The site is the same as always—the Bus- boys and Poets in Shirlington. And please remember to bring cash to settle up your breakfast bill. ACDC Voice, May 2017, Page 4 AYDs take Donkey Ears up infamous Listening to the doings gerrymander of Arlington’s Dems as overheard by Gerrymandering and how to combat it Dan Steen and Mädi Green will be the topic of the AYD May monthly meeting—and all are invited to attend. The AYD webpage has now been re- Rylander speaks in Indianapolis: Lots of folks turned out all around the vamped. Check out the snazzy new design at country—in fact, all around the world—for rallies on behalf of science. www.arlingtonyoungdemocrats.org. The Our own Jason Rylander was a speaker at the rally in Indianapolis, change was brought about by Digital Direc- representing the Defenders of Wildlife. He spoke about the disappearing tor Nicole Merlene and Secretary Melissa monarch butterfly and red knot bird and how some in Congress are itching Howard. The site now has more information to wipe the Endangered Species Act off the books. He asked that the forces about events, plus the 2017 policy platform and AYD resolutions as they are passed. of greed sweeping over us under Donald Trump not be allowed to “wreck The May meeting will hear from Brian the world.” Cannon, executive director of We’ll drink to that—cheers: The Virginia Wine Council has announced that OneVirginia2021, which is working to have former ACDC Chair Jim Turpin has been named its new executive a fair electoral map drawn in 2021 after the director. Jim and wife, Susan Prokop, are the owners of Democracy 2020 Census. Vineyards in Lovingston, Virginia. He’s a graduate of VMI and has com- He will speak at the Monthly Meet- pleted the viticulture and enology certificate program at Piedmont Virginia ing, Wednesday, May 17, at Shirlington Community College. Professionally, he’s a registered lobbyist advocating Public Library from 7-9 p.m. on gerryman- at the General Assembly since 1976. dering, redistricting, and what engaged Passages: Jim Scott, a Democratic delegate from Fairfax County for 22 Virginians can do to help produce a more years until 2014, died April 13 at the age of 78 from complications of honest map. Alzheimer’s disease. Scott won that seat in 1992 only after a recount that Arlington Young Democrats thanked ev- certified his victory by a margin of one vote, winning him the inevitable eryone who came out to its inaugural Club moniker of Landslide Jim. He loved bluegrass music and would often Blue Victory April 8, following the annual return to his birthplace of Galax for concerts. As a delegate, he distributed Blue Victory Dinner, especially to sponsors refrigerator magnets each year with the Redskins’ schedule. Commissioner of Revenue Ingrid Morroy, Commonwealth Attorney Theo Stamos, Beyer begs to correct: Rep. Don Beyer, the vice ranking Democrat on the County Board Member Christian Dorsey, House Science and Technology Committee, has adopted an initiative to tab and DNC Member Atima Omara. AYD GOP blunders on scientific facts. He started FactCheck to provide a locale President Maggie Davis said, “It was a fan- for credentialed experts to correct inaccurate and misleading statements at tastic evening and we hope to see everyone the committee. The corrections may be submitted through a form on back out on the dance floor after the 2018 Blue Beyer’s website or via Twitter. “This project gives scientists and others Victory Dinner.” who are not invited to speak [before the committee] the chance to support Also this month, the AYDs hosted a their colleagues,” Beyer said. County Board Primary Debate among all four Novelist: Frequent manager of campaigns Jody Olson informs us that his candidates: Peter Fallon, Erik Gutshall, mother’s first novel has just been published—“Kindred Journeys” by Kim Klingler and Vivek Patil. Reporter Marjorie Tapley-Olson. Michael Pope served as moderator. Happy to be copied: The Prince William County Democrats have followed in AYD thanked the companies the footsteps of ACDC by renaming their annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner DopplerShift Productions and Alt GoBo LLC, the Blue Victory Dinner. which donated their time and equipment to Record-breaking governor: Just in case you are trying to keep count, Gov. help broadcast the debate live via Facebook. If you missed the debate, please check it out Terry McAuliffe has so far restored the voting rights of 156,221 felons who on the AYD Facebook Page. have completed their sentences. That’s more restorations than all previous AYD will be holding a special election governors combined back almost two centuries to the 1830s when Virginia at the May meeting for a new Party Repre- stripped felons of their right to vote and gave the authority to restore those sentative. Check the AYD weekly newsletter rights only to the governor. A year ago, McAuliffe sought to restore voting for more details, especially if you are a Young rights to felons en masse, but the courts ruled the state constitution required Democrat interested in running for the Ex- him to do that on a case-by-case basis. And that’s what he’s done in ecutive Board. 156,221 cases (and counting). ACDC Voice, May 2017, Page 5

2016 ACDC Star Volunteers ACDC’s 2017 Blue Victory Awards presented at the April 8, 2017 Arlington Blue Victory Dinner Dinner sold out Newcomer of the Year The 2017 Blue Victory Dinner was a John Chandler Blue Victory in and of itself as all seats sold out, a rare event indeed! There were two unsold seats when reg- Unsung Hero istration opened the night of April 8 and those Sue Walton seats sold at the last minute. BVD co-chairs Gordon Simonett and Jennifer Brodie reported that the total funds Campaigner of the Year raised—and this is a major annual fundraiser Jill Caiazzo as well as a glittering social event—was the largest in at least four years. The evening included a silent auction, Herselle Milliken Precinct Captain of the Year with part of the proceeds going to support the Eric Midboe Arlington Free Clinic. The BVD also included a straw poll on the contested primary/caucus elections in Ar- Jean Marshall Crawford Award lington and the state. With just under 60 per- Maggie Davis cent of event attendees casting a ballot in the straw poll for at least one the four, the fol- lowing candidates were declared the winner Mary Marshall Outstanding Democrat of the Year Award of their respective races: Governor, Ralph Carol Fontein Northam; Lieutenant Governor, Justin Fairfax; County Board, Erik Gutshall; and School Board, James Lander. Democrats Abroad seeking your help in Arlington Democrats Abroad is the official arm of of “Foreign Exchange Program” with local Toronto, London, Sao Paulo, Berlin or Tokyo. the Democratic Party for the millions of Democrats who could provide a bed (or a If you are able to open your home for a few Americans living outside the United States. couch) for a visiting Democrats Abroad nights to a member of DA, the group would It is the “57th state party” (after DC and the leader. And, maybe down the line, through very much appreciate it. Please send an email five territories) within the Democratic Na- friendships that form, the host in the DC area to Quaide Williams for more details and to tional Committee (DNC). might have a nice place to stay sometime in register: [email protected]. It is holding its annual “state” conven- tion in Arlington this month and is looking for some help in housing delegates. Democrats Abroad holds Global Meet- ings every second year in the Washington, DC, area and every other year at some “exotic” location around the world, for example, Lon- don, Puerto Vallarta, Berlin, Seoul, Florence and Punta Cana in past years. From May 12 to 15, Democrats Abroad will be meeting in Arlington, electing a new state party (global) leadership team, planning strate- gies for 2018 and speaking with representatives in Congress, called “DC Doorknock.” All members pay their own airfare and food, but because some delegates are students or people on fixed incomes, they often can- not afford to attend global meetings. The group has started travel funds to help those delegates. Democrats Abroad is now trying a kind ACDC Voice, May 2017, Page 6 Here are your Caucus candidates There is no reason to skip voting in the caucus for School that would mean a run-off with sharply reduced turnout. The Board and County Board candidates, as the voting window has system of ranking candidates allows an “instant runoff” with now been expanded to three days. no fall off in turnout. On this page and the following three pages, the four can- Here are the caucus locations and times: didates for the County Board and three candidates for School Tuesday, May 9, 7-9 p.m., Francis Scott Key Elementary Board offer their messages to the voters. School, 2300 Key Blvd. at the intersection with Veitch Street, Then, on three days in May, you get the chance to vote— just a half block south of Wilson Blvd. not once, not twice, but up to seven times! That’s because Thursday, May 11, 7-9 p.m., Drew Model School, 3500 ACDC now uses Instant Runoff Voting (IRV), also called 23rd Street South, a few blocks west of South Glebe. Ranked Order Balloting (ROB), in its caucuses. That means Saturday, May 13, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Washington-Lee High you don’t just pick one candidate—no, you rank the candi- School. 1301 North Stafford, just North of Washington Blvd. dates by the order of your preference. There will also be one more County Board candidate de- The winner must have a full majority of the ballots. If no bate on Wednesday, May 3, starting about 7:30 p.m. It will be candidate passes the 50 percent mark, then the ballots for the part of the Arlington County Democratic Committee’s monthly last-placed candidate are checked again and the second prefer- meeting starting at 7 p.m. in the NRECA Building, 3501 Wil- ences on those ballots are distributed among the remaining son Blvd. candidates. If no one has yet passed 50 percent, this procedure is done again until some candidate has a majority. There will be a separate Democratic primary Tuesday, June ACDC adopted this procedure in 2014 because it wanted 13, at regular voting places for governor, lieutenant governor candidates to be the choice of a majority of voters. Normally, and one Arlington House of Delegates seat.

The three School Board candidates

tor of Blue Virginia. The support I have received Monique O’Grady from so many of you, parents It has been an amazing nine weeks since I announced my candi- and non-parents alike, affirms dacy for Arlington School Board. Running for the Democratic en- my belief that I can bring the dorsement for School Board has allowed me to meet many caring change needed to our School Arlingtonians, like you, from across the county who are greatly in- Board. I remain committed to vested in our schools. I have listened and learned about issues that are what matters most to our com- deeply important to all of us. munity: putting academics first, My discussions have renewed my appreciation for the diversity embracing Arlington’s diversity, and strength of our community. and developing innovative and It has shown me how much we all truly care about our children cost-effective solutions to ad- and their education. I have gained a deeper understanding of the schools dress our school system’s capac- issues that most interest us as Arlingtonians. You have voiced con- ity crisis. cerns for the future of our schools. You have also elaborated on as- As the election approaches, pects of our education system that you want to celebrate and retain. I will continue to meet with com- I have been so excited to see our campaign and its message reso- munity members, listen to con- nating throughout Arlington, most recently with our victory in Del- cerns, and advocate for construc- egate Alfonso Lopez’ April straw poll where I earned 46 percent of tive policies to improve our the vote. The heartfelt testimonials and public support I have received schools. Please read more about are truly humbling and encouraging. I am honored to be endorsed by my vision at www.MoniqueOGrady.org. It would be my honor to earn so many people who have contributed so much to our community your support and vote on May 9, 11, or 13 in the Arlington Demo- through their service, such as Jim Moran, Former U.S. Representa- cratic School Board Caucus. tive for Virginia’s 8th Congressional District; the Honorable Ingrid Morroy, Arlington’s Commissioner of Revenue; Abby Raphael, former Arlington School Board Member; and Lowell Feld, Founder and Edi- ACDC Voice, May2017, Page 7

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businesses to increase available Maura McMahon resources and streamline ser- vices in ways that mutually As caucus days arrive, some may be struggling to determine what benefit APS and the broader distinguishes each candidate. I’d like to highlight some significant community; ways in which I differ, and why I believe I should be your first-choice * create Academic Partner candidate: School programs to bring to- No other board member or candidate has a child in elementary gether students of different school. I know the current APS experience and won’t rely on how our backgrounds and abilities to schools were 12 or more years ago. experience diversity firsthand No other board member’s or candidate’s children attend their rather than teaching it through neighborhood program in a Title I school. I am committed to the suc- books and museum exhibits; cess and strength of all of our schools and won’t rely heavily on op- * push the County to make im- tion programs to alleviate crowding or promote diversity. provements along Carlin And, with the exception of Mr. Goldstein, no other board mem- Springs Road and in other ber or candidate has advocated on the broad issues of educational places to resolve existing traf- equality, ways to foster diversity beyond choice and boundaries, or fic and student safety problems County policies as they impact APS’ needs and ability to serve its and enable the most efficient students—housing, transportation, development. use of APS properties; and I will apply proactive leadership to: * work with the County to de- * solve our capacity crisis cost-effectively through long-range plan- velop ART bus routes to serve secondary students, freeing existing ning, including a 4th comprehensive high school, and thoughtful resources to transport our growing elementary student population. growth of option programs to maintain students’ access to opportuni- I have a solid track record as an active parent and advocate; but ties; I’ve stepped outside my comfort zone to run for school board because * establish a vision for instruction, but focus on managing the infra- I feel so passionately about the critical issues our schools face today. structure, resources, and tools our teachers need to engage students in I respect Mr. Lander’s service to our community and admire Ms. the joys of learning; O’Grady’s efforts for our schools. But I will bring the fresh perspec- * develop a network of County departments, community groups, and tive, proactive thinking, and voice our schools urgently need now.

agreement, and provided salary James Lander increases for teachers and staff in each of the past seven years. Arlington Public Schools needs an experienced, seasoned leader. I am honored to have earned the I am that leader. It’s no secret that our schools are growing. We endorsement of the AEA-PAC have averaged 1,000 new students a year during my seven years on representing Arlington’s educa- the School Board. The challenges in meeting the needs of this rapidly tors, for my work on the school expanding school system are many, including: changing the landscape board. of instruction to meet the needs of all students; implementing plans to I offer to you my School address our enrollment growth; and continued successful collabora- Board service as evidence that I tion with the County Board on a long-term strategy to ensure every am best situated to lead contin- student has a seat to learn while maximizing our limited resources in ued Arlington Public School ways that benefit the whole community. progress. Finally, I have been a I am passionate about educating our children; it is the key to responsive, engaged, thoughtful everything. My work on the school board has prioritized quality in- voice on the school board. This struction, high expectations, and educating the whole child. Working is the type of leadership that has with you to provide our children with the resources and tools they made Arlington Public Schools need to be successful in life will continue to be my sole focus. an outstanding school system As your School Board member, I have successfully completed that attracts diverse families and eight budget cycles to fully fund the school system, implemented the remains a foundational driver of 2011-2017 APS Strategic Plan, and oversaw more than $600M in our local economy. Capital Improvement Projects, including award winning designs for You have honored me with your trust on two previous occasions sustainability. and I thank you for your support and encouragement along this jour- While serving as Chair, I lowered the cost per pupil spending by ney. I ask you now for your support and your vote to continue my hundreds of dollars, redesigned the School/County revenue sharing elected service to our wonderful community. ACDC Voice, May 2017, Page 8

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workforce training programs that emphasize a green tech curricu- Vivek Patil lum, creating an opportunity pipe- This campaign has been laser-focused on the diversification of line from education to employ- our Arlington economy. We are in desperate need of new industries to ment. fill vacant office space and reverse the shift of our tax burden onto the What is truly remarkable shoulders of residents. At this moment, Arlington has the talent, the about a green and clean tech vi- livability, and the financial and strategic resources to reinvent itself sion is that it is an innovate-build- into our planet’s most dominant clean and green tech innovation hub. manufacture economy. A highly However, if we are to seize this opportunity, we must act expedi- skilled workforce of engineers, tiously and decisively. scientists and designers will invent If elected to the Arlington County Board, I will formalize a net- the next generation battery, solar work of key green tech anchor companies already based in Arlington panel and wind turbine design to serve as an industry foundation, guiding and mentoring new entre- right here in Arlington while preneurs; manufacturing facilities in Four I will convene a university cluster comprised of regional institu- Mile Run or the Shenandoah Val- tions to create a green tech university consortium focused on partnered ley employ technically trained innovation; Virginians. I will work with regional partners and the Commonwealth to This is an economic model create performance-based incentives that offer tax-rebates, workspace, that places Arlington at the epicenter of a new generation of job cre- and innovation prizes to attract green tech companies to Arlington; ation, spanning the Commonwealth. It creates an opportunity continuum I will actively engage in outreach with venture capitalists na- linking rural and urban communities, skilled and unskilled workers, tionwide to invest in and fund a green and clean tech economy; and bridges divisions between Virginia’s regions by advancing a pros- I will leverage the expertise of 1776 and other incubator models, perous yet equitable economy. I am committed to enacting this vision like Startup Studio, to create additional incubator spaces and house and my candidacy represents an opportunity to refocus our business new companies; priorities in Arlington. I hope that you are ready to join me and I ask for Finally, I will invest in our schools and a next generation of your support at the Democratic caucus on May 9th, 11th or 13th.

BikeArlington/WalkArlington, have endorsed me for my commit- Kim Klingler ment to keep Arlington attractive to businesses as well as affordable I’ve become deeply entrenched in our community since I moved and accessible to the middle class. here more than 15 years ago. I’ve served you as an EMT, a Head Start If we make smart, balanced zon- volunteer, and civic association president, putting in the time to de- ing decisions, like those I have ad- velop relationships with community members across the county. I have vocated as a member of the Lee a deep understanding of Arlington’s most pressing challenges, such Highway Alliance, and think cre- as making sure our first responder force has the resources to keep us atively about building multi-use safe as we grow and making sure we keep Arlington affordable for facilities, we’ll be able to do more everyone. This boots-on-the-ground experience in our community with what we have. We also must gives me the ability to inform policy and make the best decisions to build meaningful partnerships meet Arlington’s needs as we grow and evolve for the better. across our region to meet shared I am proud of the support I have received from the community. goals despite tighter budgets. The Arlington chapter of the International Association of Firefighters As a member of the County (Local 2800) and Commonwealth’s Attorney Theo Stamos have en- Board, I will continue my mission dorsed me as the best candidate to keep Arlington safe. They agree of keeping Arlington safe, diverse with me that we need the best trained and most fairly compensated and forward-thinking. I will work first responder force. I will fight for’“Live Where You Work” pro- to keep us safe by making sure our first responders have the resources grams so our public servants can thrive as part of our community. I they need. I will make keeping Arlington economically and culturally am committed to making sure that when someone dials 9-1-1 in Ar- diverse through smart zoning decisions a priority. I will advocate for lington County, help arrives within 4 minutes, maximizing the chances creative, forward-thinking business solutions so Arlington can be more of surviving a medical or safety emergency. competitive in attracting entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes to Commissioner of Revenue Ingrid Morroy, local entrepreneur set up shop here. I ask you to help me on this mission, starting with Cord Thomas, and Henry Dunbar, the Program Director of your vote in the caucus on May 9th, 11th or 13th! ACDC Voice, May 2017, Page 9

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cluding civic association presi- dent, board member of Doorways Erik Gutshall for Women and Families, Trans- I’m Erik Gutshall. I’m focused on the future, and I’m asking for portation Commissioner, and cur- your support to be the next member of the Arlington County Board. rent Chair of the Planning Com- There are four strong Democrats running for the board, but I believe mission. Being a part of that I have the perspective and experience that uniquely qualify me to Arlington’s civic dialog has been get the job done. an honor and a privilege, and fa- In 2003, I saw an opportunity, and took a risk to start my own cilitating that conversation is a business with only a supportive wife, a savings account, and my own deep expression of my progres- determination to rely on. Fourteen years later, I’m proud to say that sive values. Ensuring that all par- with hard work, great employees, and more than a few sleepless nights, ties have a seat at the table isn’t a I’ve built an award winning small business that clients can depend box checking exercise; it’s who on, and provides for my family and employees. This experience is we are. That consensus building why I know down to my very core that if you don’t innovate, you process is the only way we can stagnate. This is the perspective that I will bring to the County Board. hammer out a plan that balances While my perspective will be unique on the board, my story is the needs of schools, parks and not. It is shared by thousands in our County and if we are going to open space, and community fa- build an economy that works for all, we must empower our innova- cilities while redeveloping our tors and entrepreneurs to grow and thrive. I will demand a “Get to transportation corridors to pro- Yes” customer service culture so that our small businesses, who are vide “missing middle” housing. I know we can stop bouncing from the heart and soul of our economy, can spend more time on their cus- one ad-hoc decision to the next because I’ve been working with you tomers and less time dealing with frustrating bureaucracy. I know to solve complex challenges for the last 15 years. With your support, our county government can do this, but they need a leader on the I’ll be honored to do it for the next four as your board member. To board who will make it a priority. I will be that leader. learn more about what I’m focused on for the future of Arlington, I also have a fifteen year track record of civic engagement, in- visit Erik4Arlington.com.

for the schools on the County Board. Our School Board needs Peter Fallon partners on the County Board who agree that we need to take steps As we head into the final sprint of the campaign we are poised now to deal with these chal- for a strong finish. Our message is resonating with voters. They want lenges. County Board members who listen to them, engage with them, and Our schools are the eco- get things done for them. We are knocking on doors, making phone nomic engine of this community. calls and our signs are popping up like spring flowers. They attract businesses and qual- I have been lucky enough to be invited into our neighbors’ homes ity jobs. To continue to compete and organizations to talk about my candidacy. In the dozens of meet- with surrounding jurisdictions, we ings I’ve been to the questions are different, but the theme is always need to be constantly improving. the same —can you get things done? When you look at my years and My record of public service scope of experience, and you see the challenges facing the board to- proves that schools are just a por- day, I think you’ll agree that, yes, I am the candidate who can get it tion of the long range of issues I done. care about. Visit And those challenges are big and getting bigger every day. Our FallonForCountyBoard.org for schools are getting crowded, our Metro is not safe, and the housing more information. market is crushing seniors and young people. Arlington does not have Finally, I ask for your vote the land it needs to meet these challenges. As a County Board mem- in the Firehouse Primary May 9th, ber, I promise to advocate for strategic land acquisitions whenever 11th or 13th. I have gained support from school, green space, transpor- possible, so the County and School Boards can meet our growing tation and neighborhood advocates. As your elected County Board community’s needs. member, I want to understand your issue, and once I do, I make it Of those needs, I think our most pressing is the school capacity mine. With me, you’ll always have a friendly ear on the board, no issue. Throughout the campaign and in the debates, we found out that matter who you are or where you live. I’ll stick my neck out for you. I am the only candidate who is unequivocally for a fourth high school. I believe in action and getting results for the people of Arlington. In the next 10 years alone, our school enrollment is projected to Let’s work together to get things done. increase to 35,000 students or more. I am running to be an advocate