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Both Beyer and Herring on international markets. Hernick sug- By Vernon Miles argued that better transpor- gested that the United States lower its The Connection tation infrastructure in D.C. corporate tax rates to meet those in Eu- will create a better work en- rope to help make their businesses com- f Hillary Clinton is elected, the vironment and better jobs for petitive and encourage more multina- economy will grow by 10.4 million Northern Virginia. Herring tional corporations to move to Northern I jobs nationwide while under a also made a link between in- Virginia. But here Hernick also disagreed Trump administration, the economy frastructure maintenance with Trump’s plan. While Trump’s plan would lose 3.4 million jobs. This was the and job creation. includes a 15 percent corporate tax cut, finding of a recent report by Moody’s In- “It is frustrating for con- Hernick says he wouldn’t cut it by more vestors Service economist Mark Zandi. stituents to not know how than 10 percent. On Aug. 8, outside the Court House Metro they will get to work,” said “We can’t just run on deficit spending,” entrance, U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8), state Herring. “Infrastructure is said Hernick. “He doesn’t talk about Del. Charniele Herring, and economist job creation. Transportation where our spending cut would be, so a Jared Bernstein used the study as the cen- is key to our economy.” 15 percent cut is too far. Folks I talk to in terpiece for a press conference about how Beyer also took a moment the business community just want to be a Clinton administration would grow jobs to attack Trump’s business able to compete with European busi- and see more investment in local infrastruc- history and his claims that nesses. That’s a critical issue … If able to ture. But others, like Beyer’s Republican op- bankruptcies and unpaid la- cut corporate tax rate, we will see a Photo by Vernon Miles/The Connection ponent for the 8th District seat, say there’s bor was just part of doing pretty quick reinvestment and growth in U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (left) and state Del. more to the economic impacts of the Clinton business. the economy. Also need to look at new Charniele Herring plan than the study and press conference “I’ve been a businessman markets and additional tax revenues. I’m would make it seem. for four decades,” said Beyer, OK with regulating marijuana like alco- For Virginia, the Clinton supporters said who owns Beyer Volvo, tional models,” said Bernstein. “Anyone hol such that it can be sold and taxed. the Zandi projection would mean 271,000 “That’s not what we do.” doing that would have gotten the same re- We have to think outside the box and be new jobs in Virginia. The Trump camp rejected the validity of sults. When you’re looking at mass depor- flexible here. That’s an area where I agree “There are two visions of the economy the analysis. A statement on the Trump cam- tation, you’re slashing revenues.” with Don [Beyer].” here,” said Bernstein, former chief economic paign website questions the credibility of Like many Americans, Charles Hernick But while Hernick and Beyer both agree advisor to Vice President Joe Biden. “One Zandi’s previous reports favoring the 2008 finds himself unable to fully support either that fixing the Metro needs to be a regional is Hillary Clinton’s, which is inclusive and stimulus plan. plan. Hernick is running as a Republican priority, Hernick was skeptical of the ben- benefits the middle class and lower income “In 2009, [Zandi] claimed that in 2012 against Beyer in the 8th congressional dis- efit Clinton’s infrastructure plan would have people across the income scale … the other we would have 141.4 million payroll jobs trict and says he doesn’t fully support ei- on regional job creation. For Hernick, one is Trump’s pre-Obama economy … which if stimulus passed and only 135.8 million ther Clinton or Trump’s plans, though he possible solution would involve bringing on exacerbates income inequality.” without it,” said the Trump campaign state- sees benefits and downsides in each. business partners to privatize portions of For Beyer, the biggest appeal of the ment. “In 2012, there were 134.2 million “I have a lot of concerns with the Clinton the rail lines. Clinton plan is the added infrastructure payroll jobs (annual average) or 134.9 mil- plan ... I’m concerned about Trump’s tax “Infrastructure is a critical need in North- improvements. In particular, Beyer said lion (4th quarter over 4th quarter). Zandi’s plan too,” said Hernick. “[Clinton’s] your ern Virginia and there’s some weak points, Clinton’s plans for new infrastructure in the stimulus projection was not achieved until classic tax and spend plan. There are a particularly the Metro,” said Hernick. “To region would include extensive repairs for the [second] quarter of 2015.” couple of issues with that. Northern Virginia the extent that we need to spend more the Arlington Memorial Bridge and long- Bernstein noted that there was a margin is relatively well off compared to the rest money on infrastructure, I’m OK with that, term repairs for the Metro. Beyer said that of error for predictive models, but said in of the country. A lot of those tax receipts but I think they’re overestimating the stimu- the Metro system needs better maintenance general Zandi’s projections for economic re- come from Northern Virginia for the types lative effect of that … There’s a role there of their jumper cables, the source of many covery were very close. of stimulus spending … But that type of for tax dollars there, but as a stimulus plan fires on Metro lines over the last year. “[Zandi] ran these plans through tradi- stimulus spending only works when the that’s a joke.” Technology, Tradition and Transition at Kenmore leader who believes in and supports the Swanson Middle School for 12 years before New interim principal discusses his whole child model in his work with stu- moving up to the county level as a teacher dents, teachers, staff, and the community. specialist for five years. There McBride said predecessor’s legacy and future of the school. Through his work, he has demonstrated a he worked in reading achievements, trying commitment to developing staff and engag- to boost APS reading scores. By Vernon Miles cially, it’s an interim job, but McBride says ing in leadership activities that support stu- “But while I was working, I missed being The Connection he’s not looking at it that way. McBride said dents and families. His ability to build rela- in a school,” said McBride. McBride came he’s going into the school year as the prin- tionships and shape a vision for academic to the school as Kenmore was moving into ecoming the new principal of cipal, and interim or not, that’s the role he’s success for all students by creating a cli- its new building and APS was hiring more B Kenmore Middle School would be going to fill. mate of excellence will be an asset to faculty. During his time as assistant princi- difficult enough, but David McBride “I’m excited for the opportunity as far as Kenmore.” pal, McBride said he learned a lot about the is stepping into a role Dr. John Word had principalship goes,” said McBride. “I think Murphy also spoke to staff and adminis- school, and about being an administrator, occupied for 18 years. McBride says he’s this is a great fit. I know this community.” trators before the meeting about the choice from Word. ready for the challenge, and Arlington Pub- “[McBride] has spent his entire educa- of interim principal, but few introductions “[He showed] dedication and commit- lic Schools seems to agree. On July 20, The tional career with Arlington Public Schools,” were needed. McBride has been an asistant ment to all children,” said McBride. “[Be- Arlington School Board appointed McBride said Superintendent Dr. Pat Murphy in a principal at Kenmore for nine years. ing principal is about] the strength of com as the interim principal of Kenmore Middle statement by Arlington Public Schools McBride has previously worked in Arling- School for the 2016-2017 school year. Offi- (APS). “[McBride] is a student-centered ton schools as an English teacher at See Transition, Page 4 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ August 10-16, 2016 ❖ 3 News Transition At Kenmore From Page 3 mitment to make sure that every kid will find a place at school.