How Long until Alexandria Council Members Fold on SROs?

[Anonymous]

What's your guess? Who will be first? Surely they all know other instances of guns/ brawls are imminent. Think it will take a kid being killed before they flip?

[Anonymous]

I'd guess we will see changes after the next 'event'.

[Anonymous]

Hopefully soon. It was so irresponsible to yank the SROs out without replacing them with the mental health counselors they were supposed to hire. And I'm not even sure that plan would have been a good one even if they had followed through.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hopefully soon. It was so irresponsible to yank the SROs out without replacing them with the mental health counselors they were supposed to hire. And I'm not even sure that plan would have been a good one even if they had followed through.

Honestly they need both. Hope this will be a wake up to call to citizens that it’s not enough to keep adopting whatever new work thing is the thing of the day and that they have to consider their actual communities and city issues and not just pretend there is a blanket idea that can apply to all.

[Anonymous]

And SROs are back. 4-3 in favor.

Wilson flipped his vote and scolded Chapman Bennet parker and Aquirre for digging in.

I'm disgusted with those three.

[Anonymous]

Yay!

[Anonymous]

I think Chapman was the flip…so after the election to go into effect in January.

He and Aguirre already flipped on “Braddock West”, which is actually in the east, next to the metro station.

Not only are there unresolved flooding issues at Braddock and West, those two were all for more housing…unless it is in their (or their voting base) backyard.

[Anonymous]

Seems like it was a kind of $H!t show.

https://alexandrialivingmagazine.com/news/city-council-members-call-for-increased-security-at-local-schools/

"The ultimate decision, a motion by Chapman and seconded by Jackson, was to return SROs to schools on a temporary basis under the prior memorandum of understanding while transitioning to a new program that does not include having armed police in schools but increases social and emotional support and mentoring for students and families."

Shortly after 11 p.m., a frustrated and angry Mayor Justin Wilson suspended the conversation on the issue of school safety and expressed extreme disappointment in the conduct of some of his fellow council members.



Wilson noted that the City of Alexandria is trying to hire a new city manager and he couldn't imagine any city manager job candidate watching Tuesday night's meeting video and wanting to work in Alexandria.

"I think that has been a horrific process from the beginning regardless of your view on this issue, this is not the way we collaborate with another elected body," Wilson said. “This sucks. This is disastrous. What person would watch this meeting tonight and say this is where I want to send my kids?"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Seems like it was a kind of $H!t show.

https://alexandrialivingmagazine.com/news/city-council-members-call-for-increased-security-at-local-schools/

"The ultimate decision, a motion by Chapman and seconded by Jackson, was to return SROs to schools on a temporary basis under the prior memorandum of understanding while transitioning to a new program that does not include having armed police in schools but increases social and emotional support and mentoring for students and families."

Shortly after 11 p.m., a frustrated and angry Mayor Justin Wilson suspended the conversation on the issue of school safety and expressed extreme disappointment in the conduct of some of his fellow council members.



Wilson noted that the City of Alexandria is trying to hire a new city manager and he couldn't imagine any city manager job candidate watching Tuesday night's meeting video and wanting to work in Alexandria.

"I think that has been a horrific process from the beginning regardless of your view on this issue, this is not the way we collaborate with another elected body," Wilson said. “This sucks. This is disastrous. What person would watch this meeting tonight and say this is where I want to send my kids?"

You reap what you sow. Democrats have been promoting a culture of fear, hate, and racism, especially this past year. So you don’t get to be upset when your toxic culture is toxic.

[Anonymous]

Also a city manager can do what the Superintendent does, and just send his kids to private. Oh but he is a product of ACPS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Seems like it was a kind of $H!t show.

https://alexandrialivingmagazine.com/news/city-council-members-call-for-increased-security-at-local-schools/

"The ultimate decision, a motion by Chapman and seconded by Jackson, was to return SROs to schools on a temporary basis under the prior memorandum of understanding while transitioning to a new program that does not include having armed police in schools but increases social and emotional support and mentoring for students and families."

Shortly after 11 p.m., a frustrated and angry Mayor Justin Wilson suspended the conversation on the issue of school safety and expressed extreme disappointment in the conduct of some of his fellow council members.



Wilson noted that the City of Alexandria is trying to hire a new city manager and he couldn't imagine any city manager job candidate watching Tuesday night's meeting video and wanting to work in Alexandria.

"I think that has been a horrific process from the beginning regardless of your view on this issue, this is not the way we collaborate with another elected body," Wilson said. “This sucks. This is disastrous. What person would watch this meeting tonight and say this is where I want to send my kids?"

You reap what you sow. Democrats have been promoting a culture of fear, hate, and racism, especially this past year. So you don’t get to be upset when your toxic culture is toxic.

Did you support Trump? The godfather of fear, hate, and racism?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Seems like it was a kind of $H!t show.

https://alexandrialivingmagazine.com/news/city-council-members-call-for-increased-security-at-local-schools/

"The ultimate decision, a motion by Chapman and seconded by Jackson, was to return SROs to schools on a temporary basis under the prior memorandum of understanding while transitioning to a new program that does not include having armed police in schools but increases social and emotional support and mentoring for students and families."

Shortly after 11 p.m., a frustrated and angry Mayor Justin Wilson suspended the conversation on the issue of school safety and expressed extreme disappointment in the conduct of some of his fellow council members.



Wilson noted that the City of Alexandria is trying to hire a new city manager and he couldn't imagine any city manager job candidate watching Tuesday night's meeting video and wanting to work in Alexandria.

"I think that has been a horrific process from the beginning regardless of your view on this issue, this is not the way we collaborate with another elected body," Wilson said. “This sucks. This is disastrous. What person would watch this meeting tonight and say this is where I want to send my kids?"

You reap what you sow. Democrats have been promoting a culture of fear, hate, and racism, especially this past year. So you don’t get to be upset when your toxic culture is toxic.

Did you support Trump? The godfather of fear, hate, and racism?

How presumptuous. Not that it is any of your business, I didn’t vote for him. Never have. Never will. Also why I don’t vote Democrat or on the basis of race.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Seems like it was a kind of $H!t show.

https://alexandrialivingmagazine.com/news/city-council-members-call-for-increased-security-at-local-schools/

"The ultimate decision, a motion by Chapman and seconded by Jackson, was to return SROs to schools on a temporary basis under the prior memorandum of understanding while transitioning to a new program that does not include having armed police in schools but increases social and emotional support and mentoring for students and families."

Shortly after 11 p.m., a frustrated and angry Mayor Justin Wilson suspended the conversation on the issue of school safety and expressed extreme disappointment in the conduct of some of his fellow council members.



Wilson noted that the City of Alexandria is trying to hire a new city manager and he couldn't imagine any city manager job candidate watching Tuesday night's meeting video and wanting to work in Alexandria.

"I think that has been a horrific process from the beginning regardless of your view on this issue, this is not the way we collaborate with another elected body," Wilson said. “This sucks. This is disastrous. What person would watch this meeting tonight and say this is where I want to send my kids?"

You reap what you sow. Democrats have been promoting a culture of fear, hate, and racism, especially this past year. So you don’t get to be upset when your toxic culture is toxic.

Did you support Trump? The godfather of fear, hate, and racism?

How presumptuous. Not that it is any of your business, I didn’t vote for him. Never have. Never will. Also why I don’t vote Democrat or on the basis of race.

Good luck, then, finding a sane Republican who doesn't pander to Trump's base or an Independent who has any chance of winning.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Seems like it was a kind of $H!t show.

https://alexandrialivingmagazine.com/news/city-council-members-call-for-increased-security-at-local-schools/

"The ultimate decision, a motion by Chapman and seconded by Jackson, was to return SROs to schools on a temporary basis under the prior memorandum of understanding while transitioning to a new program that does not include having armed police in schools but increases social and emotional support and mentoring for students and families."

Shortly after 11 p.m., a frustrated and angry Mayor Justin Wilson suspended the conversation on the issue of school safety and expressed extreme disappointment in the conduct of some of his fellow council members.



Wilson noted that the City of Alexandria is trying to hire a new city manager and he couldn't imagine any city manager job candidate watching Tuesday night's meeting video and wanting to work in Alexandria.

"I think that has been a horrific process from the beginning regardless of your view on this issue, this is not the way we collaborate with another elected body," Wilson said. “This sucks. This is disastrous. What person would watch this meeting tonight and say this is where I want to send my kids?"

You reap what you sow. Democrats have been promoting a culture of fear, hate, and racism, especially this past year. So you don’t get to be upset when your toxic culture is toxic.

I agree with this. Especially the "you reap what you sow". I don't so much blame Democrats' for promoting a culture as much as I blame the citizens of the City for continuing to create a one party City. Without another party in the mix, there is no debate, no discussion. Everything becomes an echo chamber of agreement. It's really too bad. I don't have a problem with adding Republicans to the mix. Constantly chanting a refrain of Trump! Hater! Racist! is just stupid. Stop with that nonsense and actually listen to candidates and what they propose. None of them are running on platforms of racism and hatred in a City Council or school board election. And independent candidates are welcome to run as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Seems like it was a kind of $H!t show.

https://alexandrialivingmagazine.com/news/city-council-members-call-for-increased-security-at-local-schools/

"The ultimate decision, a motion by Chapman and seconded by Jackson, was to return SROs to schools on a temporary basis under the prior memorandum of understanding while transitioning to a new program that does not include having armed police in schools but increases social and emotional support and mentoring for students and families."

Shortly after 11 p.m., a frustrated and angry Mayor Justin Wilson suspended the conversation on the issue of school safety and expressed extreme disappointment in the conduct of some of his fellow council members.



Wilson noted that the City of Alexandria is trying to hire a new city manager and he couldn't imagine any city manager job candidate watching Tuesday night's meeting video and wanting to work in Alexandria.

"I think that has been a horrific process from the beginning regardless of your view on this issue, this is not the way we collaborate with another elected body," Wilson said. “This sucks. This is disastrous. What person would watch this meeting tonight and say this is where I want to send my kids?"

You reap what you sow. Democrats have been promoting a culture of fear, hate, and racism, especially this past year. So you don’t get to be upset when your toxic culture is toxic.

I agree with this. Especially the "you reap what you sow". I don't so much blame Democrats' for promoting a culture as much as I blame the citizens of the City for continuing to create a one party City. Without another party in the mix, there is no debate, no discussion. Everything becomes an echo chamber of agreement. It's really too bad. I don't have a problem with adding Republicans to the mix. Constantly chanting a refrain of Trump! Hater! Racist! is just stupid. Stop with that nonsense and actually listen to candidates and what they propose. None of them are running on platforms of racism and hatred in a City Council or school board election. And independent candidates are welcome to run as well.

Fair enough at the local level. I'm voting for both Independents for City Council, though I doubt either can win. But in a statewide election, which has local consequences, anyone voting for Youngkin loses all credibility. And lots of people screaming about local-level sh*t are filling the bubble for him.