Alexandria City Council candidates

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If you're on the fence and you care about the moral compass of city leaders, here are the ones that don't believe in human rights or believe ordinary Palestinians are deserving of safety.

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Voted AGAINST passing a ceasefire resolution (even if just a symbolic measure):
gaskins, jackson, mcpike, harris, o'connel, bagley, huskey.

When did the government of Alexandria, VA acquire authority over US foreign policy?

They didn't, but this is a very international city, and foreign policy issues personally affect many residents. I'm not saying a vote like this was necessary. But if one was held, I think it's gross that many council members voted in opposition.

This resolution has zero relevance to what local government is empowered to do for citizens. You prefer symbolism over substance.

+1 And taking away from important issues Council can control. Your fellow Alexandrian's DO NOT thank you for the time you wasted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you're on the fence and you care about the moral compass of city leaders, here are the ones that don't believe in human rights or believe ordinary Palestinians are deserving of safety.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6rWusKRYlr/?img_index=1

Voted AGAINST passing a ceasefire resolution (even if just a symbolic measure):
gaskins, jackson, mcpike, harris, o'connel, bagley, huskey.

When did the government of Alexandria, VA acquire authority over US foreign policy?

They didn't, but this is a very international city, and foreign policy issues personally affect many residents. I'm not saying a vote like this was necessary. But if one was held, I think it's gross that many council members voted in opposition.

This resolution has zero relevance to what local government is empowered to do for citizens. You prefer symbolism over substance.

Do you think the Confederate street names should be changed?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you're on the fence and you care about the moral compass of city leaders, here are the ones that don't believe in human rights or believe ordinary Palestinians are deserving of safety.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6rWusKRYlr/?img_index=1

Voted AGAINST passing a ceasefire resolution (even if just a symbolic measure):
gaskins, jackson, mcpike, harris, o'connel, bagley, huskey.

When did the government of Alexandria, VA acquire authority over US foreign policy?

They didn't, but this is a very international city, and foreign policy issues personally affect many residents. I'm not saying a vote like this was necessary. But if one was held, I think it's gross that many council members voted in opposition.

This resolution has zero relevance to what local government is empowered to do for citizens. You prefer symbolism over substance.

Right. If your actually read my post, you'd see that I essentially agree with you that it's symbolic and not a substantive measure.

That said, there was no reason to vote against it (since it was brought to a vote, anyway) unless you're an outright ahole. Though yes, perhaps a symbolic ahole.

And while city residents should take a wide look at a candidate's history, sometimes symbolic measures can be a defining matter if on the fence - especially with incumbents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you're on the fence and you care about the moral compass of city leaders, here are the ones that don't believe in human rights or believe ordinary Palestinians are deserving of safety.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6rWusKRYlr/?img_index=1

Voted AGAINST passing a ceasefire resolution (even if just a symbolic measure):
gaskins, jackson, mcpike, harris, o'connel, bagley, huskey.

When did the government of Alexandria, VA acquire authority over US foreign policy?

They didn't, but this is a very international city, and foreign policy issues personally affect many residents. I'm not saying a vote like this was necessary. But if one was held, I think it's gross that many council members voted in opposition.

This resolution has zero relevance to what local government is empowered to do for citizens. You prefer symbolism over substance.

Right. If your actually read my post, you'd see that I essentially agree with you that it's symbolic and not a substantive measure.

That said, there was no reason to vote against it (since it was brought to a vote, anyway) unless you're an outright ahole. Though yes, perhaps a symbolic ahole.

And while city residents should take a wide look at a candidate's history, sometimes symbolic measures can be a defining matter if on the fence - especially with incumbents.

There was no reason to entertain it and it should have been voted down as a result.

[Anonymous]

Is it true that Gaskin's husband was arrested again last night for another drunk driving incident?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you're on the fence and you care about the moral compass of city leaders, here are the ones that don't believe in human rights or believe ordinary Palestinians are deserving of safety.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6rWusKRYlr/?img_index=1

Voted AGAINST passing a ceasefire resolution (even if just a symbolic measure):
gaskins, jackson, mcpike, harris, o'connel, bagley, huskey.

When did the government of Alexandria, VA acquire authority over US foreign policy?

They didn't, but this is a very international city, and foreign policy issues personally affect many residents. I'm not saying a vote like this was necessary. But if one was held, I think it's gross that many council members voted in opposition.

This resolution has zero relevance to what local government is empowered to do for citizens. You prefer symbolism over substance.

Right. If your actually read my post, you'd see that I essentially agree with you that it's symbolic and not a substantive measure.

That said, there was no reason to vote against it (since it was brought to a vote, anyway) unless you're an outright ahole. Though yes, perhaps a symbolic ahole.

And while city residents should take a wide look at a candidate's history, sometimes symbolic measures can be a defining matter if on the fence - especially with incumbents.

There was no reason to entertain it and it should have been voted down as a result.

Just to be clear though, they didn't actually put the issue to a vote. The people you listed just said how they would have voted, but city council hasn't voted up or down a resolution.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it true that Gaskin's husband was arrested again last night for another drunk driving incident?

How do you know that? Are you the same person who posted about this originally?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it true that Gaskin's husband was arrested again last night for another drunk driving incident?

This is turning into a country song.

[Anonymous]

Is anyone planning on not voting or voting for very few candidates? After the ZFH and arena debacles, I can’t believe there are still so many status quo candidates but here we are.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I think I've got my list, and plan to vote early tomorrow.

Mayor: Peterson (will absolutely not vote for Gaskins or Jackson)

Council (if I have to vote for 6 - I may vote for fewer):
Elnoubi
Aguirre
Chapman
Lewis
Greene
Scherer

Will absolutely NOT vote for: McPike, Harris, O'Connell, Bagley, or Huskey.

I am inclined to vote for Peterson but does he actually have a chance?

As much as I dislike Jackson, I would far prefer her over Gaskins, so I do not want to vote for Peterson and end up with Gaskins because I did not vote for Jackson.

What do you and any other PPs dislike about Harris, Bagley, and Huskey?

I was thinking of voting for Chapman, Bagley, Huskey, and possibly Harris — not because I like any of them particularly but because I dislike all of the others so immensely. It’s difficult to keep track of each candidate’s positions on every issue.

FWIW, I am pro ward system and anti-: Justin Wilson, arena/stadium, Duke Street in Motion, and Missing Middle/zoning changes.

Bagley is a rubber stamp for Wilson and a fraud. Bagley cannot intelligently explain one single Alexandria issue. This is merely her hobby-ambition.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone planning on not voting or voting for very few candidates? After the ZFH and arena debacles, I can’t believe there are still so many status quo candidates but here we are.

Voted for only three in Dem primary - Scherer, Lewis, Huskey.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think I've got my list, and plan to vote early tomorrow.

Mayor: Peterson (will absolutely not vote for Gaskins or Jackson)

Council (if I have to vote for 6 - I may vote for fewer):
Elnoubi
Aguirre
Chapman
Lewis
Greene
Scherer

Will absolutely NOT vote for: McPike, Harris, O'Connell, Bagley, or Huskey.

I am inclined to vote for Peterson but does he actually have a chance?

As much as I dislike Jackson, I would far prefer her over Gaskins, so I do not want to vote for Peterson and end up with Gaskins because I did not vote for Jackson.

What do you and any other PPs dislike about Harris, Bagley, and Huskey?

I was thinking of voting for Chapman, Bagley, Huskey, and possibly Harris — not because I like any of them particularly but because I dislike all of the others so immensely. It’s difficult to keep track of each candidate’s positions on every issue.

FWIW, I am pro ward system and anti-: Justin Wilson, arena/stadium, Duke Street in Motion, and Missing Middle/zoning changes.

Bagley is a rubber stamp for Wilson and a fraud. Bagley cannot intelligently explain one single Alexandria issue. This is merely her hobby-ambition.

Bagley is lock step with Wilson.

Yes, a vote for Peterson is throwing away your vote. Gaskins is going to win because Peterson will siphon votes away from Jackson. ADC will rally around. Gaskins as their victor and will use this as a clear indication that Zoning for Housing Part II can move for steam ahead.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think I've got my list, and plan to vote early tomorrow.

Mayor: Peterson (will absolutely not vote for Gaskins or Jackson)

Council (if I have to vote for 6 - I may vote for fewer):
Elnoubi
Aguirre
Chapman
Lewis
Greene
Scherer

Will absolutely NOT vote for: McPike, Harris, O'Connell, Bagley, or Huskey.

I am inclined to vote for Peterson but does he actually have a chance?

As much as I dislike Jackson, I would far prefer her over Gaskins, so I do not want to vote for Peterson and end up with Gaskins because I did not vote for Jackson.

What do you and any other PPs dislike about Harris, Bagley, and Huskey?

I was thinking of voting for Chapman, Bagley, Huskey, and possibly Harris — not because I like any of them particularly but because I dislike all of the others so immensely. It’s difficult to keep track of each candidate’s positions on every issue.

FWIW, I am pro ward system and anti-: Justin Wilson, arena/stadium, Duke Street in Motion, and Missing Middle/zoning changes.

Bagley is a rubber stamp for Wilson and a fraud. Bagley cannot intelligently explain one single Alexandria issue. This is merely her hobby-ambition.

Bagley is lock step with Wilson.

Yes, a vote for Peterson is throwing away your vote. Gaskins is going to win because Peterson will siphon votes away from Jackson. ADC will rally around. Gaskins as their victor and will use this as a clear indication that Zoning for Housing Part II can move for steam ahead.

What an unfortunate mess for Alexandria.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone planning on not voting or voting for very few candidates? After the ZFH and arena debacles, I can’t believe there are still so many status quo candidates but here we are.

There are so many "status quo" candidates because most voters in Alexandria don't consider the arena proposal and especially ZFH to be "debacles". If you're prone to catastrophizing these issues, you're in the minority in this city, I'm afraid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone planning on not voting or voting for very few candidates? After the ZFH and arena debacles, I can’t believe there are still so many status quo candidates but here we are.

There are so many "status quo" candidates because most voters in Alexandria don't consider the arena proposal and especially ZFH to be "debacles". If you're prone to catastrophizing these issues, you're in the minority in this city, I'm afraid.

No, it’s pretty clear the ZFH and the arena were not widely supported. The issue is that not enough people vote in the primary and the primary is it in Alexandria.

Plus in this campaign cycle there is a lot of non-local money going towards certain candidates. These outside groups hired workers who cannot even pronounce candidates names. When name recognition is a huge factor in these elections, it can make a huge difference.

PP - I only voting for 1 mayoral candidate and 3 council candidates.