APS School Board race

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Anonymous wrote:If Miranda's people were smart, they would really vet Erin and make sure she can run in a Democratic race as a Fed. My understanding is that LOC in general is not subject to Hatch Act, but if she works for the CRS, there are different rules and she may not qualify. It just depends on her department. There is precedent. Miranda would most certainly win if she eliminates Erin.

Juice not worth the squeeze. LoC subject to different rules. Possible that they may not allow her to compete in Dem caucus for an otherwise non-partisan seat. But Their counsel would have to make the call and sounds like Erin has done her homework (so bar would be even higher). Symone only got brought down because a colleague, whose husband was also in the race, complained. And exec branch way more protective around this. Unless MT’s husband works for LoC, I don’t see anyone pushing this issue.

Don’t know if that wife was the one that reported Symone - I remember posts here where she explained her side - but wasn’t she ultimately proven correct by the Office of Special Counsel that Symone was violating the Hatch Act? They are the final arbiters of HA compliance.

yes- the 'victim' mentality that Symone approached this with was ridiculous. It appears Symone went to her agency and said I'm running for a non-partisan position, and its possible that some partisan people might endorse me, is that okay? Her agency said yes you are good b/c there is clear Hatch Act guidance that states that basically you can't stop people from endorsing you so the fact that you get an endorsement from say 'young democrats for literacy' is not a hatch act violation. However, the reality in Arlington is that she had filed with the ACDC and was intending to compete in an ACDC caucus for their endorsement. This put her in a different category of Hatch Act, which clearly states you can't run in a partisan caucus. So OSC said, no you can't do that- it is a Hatch Act violation.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If Miranda's people were smart, they would really vet Erin and make sure she can run in a Democratic race as a Fed. My understanding is that LOC in general is not subject to Hatch Act, but if she works for the CRS, there are different rules and she may not qualify. It just depends on her department. There is precedent. Miranda would most certainly win if she eliminates Erin.

Juice not worth the squeeze. LoC subject to different rules. Possible that they may not allow her to compete in Dem caucus for an otherwise non-partisan seat. But Their counsel would have to make the call and sounds like Erin has done her homework (so bar would be even higher). Symone only got brought down because a colleague, whose husband was also in the race, complained. And exec branch way more protective around this. Unless MT’s husband works for LoC, I don’t see anyone pushing this issue.

Don’t know if that wife was the one that reported Symone - I remember posts here where she explained her side - but wasn’t she ultimately proven correct by the Office of Special Counsel that Symone was violating the Hatch Act? They are the final arbiters of HA compliance.

yes- the 'victim' mentality that Symone approached this with was ridiculous. It appears Symone went to her agency and said I'm running for a non-partisan position, and its possible that some partisan people might endorse me, is that okay? Her agency said yes you are good b/c there is clear Hatch Act guidance that states that basically you can't stop people from endorsing you so the fact that you get an endorsement from say 'young democrats for literacy' is not a hatch act violation. However, the reality in Arlington is that she had filed with the ACDC and was intending to compete in an ACDC caucus for their endorsement. This put her in a different category of Hatch Act, which clearly states you can't run in a partisan caucus. So OSC said, no you can't do that- it is a Hatch Act violation.

If the wife reported her, she was proved right. Rules are rules.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If Miranda's people were smart, they would really vet Erin and make sure she can run in a Democratic race as a Fed. My understanding is that LOC in general is not subject to Hatch Act, but if she works for the CRS, there are different rules and she may not qualify. It just depends on her department. There is precedent. Miranda would most certainly win if she eliminates Erin.

Juice not worth the squeeze. LoC subject to different rules. Possible that they may not allow her to compete in Dem caucus for an otherwise non-partisan seat. But Their counsel would have to make the call and sounds like Erin has done her homework (so bar would be even higher). Symone only got brought down because a colleague, whose husband was also in the race, complained. And exec branch way more protective around this. Unless MT’s husband works for LoC, I don’t see anyone pushing this issue.

Don’t know if that wife was the one that reported Symone - I remember posts here where she explained her side - but wasn’t she ultimately proven correct by the Office of Special Counsel that Symone was violating the Hatch Act? They are the final arbiters of HA compliance.

yes- the 'victim' mentality that Symone approached this with was ridiculous. It appears Symone went to her agency and said I'm running for a non-partisan position, and its possible that some partisan people might endorse me, is that okay? Her agency said yes you are good b/c there is clear Hatch Act guidance that states that basically you can't stop people from endorsing you so the fact that you get an endorsement from say 'young democrats for literacy' is not a hatch act violation. However, the reality in Arlington is that she had filed with the ACDC and was intending to compete in an ACDC caucus for their endorsement. This put her in a different category of Hatch Act, which clearly states you can't run in a partisan caucus. So OSC said, no you can't do that- it is a Hatch Act violation.

If the wife reported her, she was proved right. Rules are rules.

Then why the continued vitriol against the wife (given we’re not even sure she did anything)? Why do people say that Symone was done dirty? Does Symone still blame her for the loss? Time to move on, SW.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If Miranda's people were smart, they would really vet Erin and make sure she can run in a Democratic race as a Fed. My understanding is that LOC in general is not subject to Hatch Act, but if she works for the CRS, there are different rules and she may not qualify. It just depends on her department. There is precedent. Miranda would most certainly win if she eliminates Erin.

Juice not worth the squeeze. LoC subject to different rules. Possible that they may not allow her to compete in Dem caucus for an otherwise non-partisan seat. But Their counsel would have to make the call and sounds like Erin has done her homework (so bar would be even higher). Symone only got brought down because a colleague, whose husband was also in the race, complained. And exec branch way more protective around this. Unless MT’s husband works for LoC, I don’t see anyone pushing this issue.

Eh. I'm always for popcorn and amusement. But I hope she did her due diligence, because I'm sure someone's thinking about it.

I hope for her sake that she did her due diligence because Miranda's team will surely go after her. I remember their vicious attacks on Mary, who is a really nice person and did not deserve it.

What did Miranda do to Mary K?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As an APS parent who pulled kids out of APS during COVID, I can say I actually think it's a really valuable perspective for a school board member to have. It gave me a very different perspective on APS.

Miranda was and still is on the Drew PTA. This is a non-issue. She's committed to APS.

Totally agree. I sent my kid to a parochial during covid and moved back. I definitely learned a lot and it would be a very valuable perspective for a SB member.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If Miranda's people were smart, they would really vet Erin and make sure she can run in a Democratic race as a Fed. My understanding is that LOC in general is not subject to Hatch Act, but if she works for the CRS, there are different rules and she may not qualify. It just depends on her department. There is precedent. Miranda would most certainly win if she eliminates Erin.

Juice not worth the squeeze. LoC subject to different rules. Possible that they may not allow her to compete in Dem caucus for an otherwise non-partisan seat. But Their counsel would have to make the call and sounds like Erin has done her homework (so bar would be even higher). Symone only got brought down because a colleague, whose husband was also in the race, complained. And exec branch way more protective around this. Unless MT’s husband works for LoC, I don’t see anyone pushing this issue.

Eh. I'm always for popcorn and amusement. But I hope she did her due diligence, because I'm sure someone's thinking about it.

I hope for her sake that she did her due diligence because Miranda's team will surely go after her. I remember their vicious attacks on Mary, who is a really nice person and did not deserve it.

What did Miranda do to Mary K?

Whatever happened, they both seemed to have move on. APE endorsed Mary and my understanding is that Mary is low-key supporting Miranda.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:As an APS parent who pulled kids out of APS during COVID, I can say I actually think it's a really valuable perspective for a school board member to have. It gave me a very different perspective on APS.

Miranda was and still is on the Drew PTA. This is a non-issue. She's committed to APS.

Huh? How is she on the Drew PTA without any kids there? Isn't it for parents and teachers at that school?

You mean I could just show up and join the Drew PTA too?

+1

Weird.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:As an APS parent who pulled kids out of APS during COVID, I can say I actually think it's a really valuable perspective for a school board member to have. It gave me a very different perspective on APS.

Miranda was and still is on the Drew PTA. This is a non-issue. She's committed to APS.

Huh? How is she on the Drew PTA without any kids there? Isn't it for parents and teachers at that school?

You mean I could just show up and join the Drew PTA too?

Yeah, probably. If you’re willing to put in the time and volunteer they’ll take all the help they can get. Our PTA has to beg and guilt trip hard to get people to be officers so I don’t think a former parent would be turned down.

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(You can join any PTA as a community member. I was weirded out when I first learned this several years ago too.)

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Anonymous wrote:looks like she's working hard to avoid putting any of her kids in drew

Miranda put her oldest daughter in Drew AFTER Montessori.

The 2 to 3 key trolls on AEM live in the wealthiest, whitest parts of town (whose comments appear very similar to here). They of course don't want brown people as neighbors, let alone as classmates of their kids.

and then Miranda took her daughter OUT of Drew and sent her to private.

Oh please. This is getting ridiculous. All her kids will be in APS when she’s in office.

But she's a partner in a big DC law firm. If she didn't have time for her kids during the lockdown, how will she have time to adequately serve us on the school board?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:looks like she's working hard to avoid putting any of her kids in drew

Miranda put her oldest daughter in Drew AFTER Montessori.

The 2 to 3 key trolls on AEM live in the wealthiest, whitest parts of town (whose comments appear very similar to here). They of course don't want brown people as neighbors, let alone as classmates of their kids.

and then Miranda took her daughter OUT of Drew and sent her to private.

Oh please. This is getting ridiculous. All her kids will be in APS when she’s in office.

But she's a partner in a big DC law firm. If she didn't have time for her kids during the lockdown, how will she have time to adequately serve us on the school board?

Wow what disrespect for teachers. They are not your babysitters; not everyone can be a teacher. What an anti-feminist (how dare anyone have a career to maintain), privileged (drop everything for virtual school or be able to outsource to pod), and disrespectful (they are professionals; not a babysitting job anyone can do if they just have time) take.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If Miranda's people were smart, they would really vet Erin and make sure she can run in a Democratic race as a Fed. My understanding is that LOC in general is not subject to Hatch Act, but if she works for the CRS, there are different rules and she may not qualify. It just depends on her department. There is precedent. Miranda would most certainly win if she eliminates Erin.

Juice not worth the squeeze. LoC subject to different rules. Possible that they may not allow her to compete in Dem caucus for an otherwise non-partisan seat. But Their counsel would have to make the call and sounds like Erin has done her homework (so bar would be even higher). Symone only got brought down because a colleague, whose husband was also in the race, complained. And exec branch way more protective around this. Unless MT’s husband works for LoC, I don’t see anyone pushing this issue.

Don’t know if that wife was the one that reported Symone - I remember posts here where she explained her side - but wasn’t she ultimately proven correct by the Office of Special Counsel that Symone was violating the Hatch Act? They are the final arbiters of HA compliance.

I thought it was someone else on AEM who reported her, someone who used to be more outspoken especially at the beginning of COVID>

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If Miranda's people were smart, they would really vet Erin and make sure she can run in a Democratic race as a Fed. My understanding is that LOC in general is not subject to Hatch Act, but if she works for the CRS, there are different rules and she may not qualify. It just depends on her department. There is precedent. Miranda would most certainly win if she eliminates Erin.

Juice not worth the squeeze. LoC subject to different rules. Possible that they may not allow her to compete in Dem caucus for an otherwise non-partisan seat. But Their counsel would have to make the call and sounds like Erin has done her homework (so bar would be even higher). Symone only got brought down because a colleague, whose husband was also in the race, complained. And exec branch way more protective around this. Unless MT’s husband works for LoC, I don’t see anyone pushing this issue.

Don’t know if that wife was the one that reported Symone - I remember posts here where she explained her side - but wasn’t she ultimately proven correct by the Office of Special Counsel that Symone was violating the Hatch Act? They are the final arbiters of HA compliance.

I thought it was someone else on AEM who reported her, someone who used to be more outspoken especially at the beginning of COVID>

How would anyone really know who reported her to her agency? this is all conjecture.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:looks like she's working hard to avoid putting any of her kids in drew

Miranda put her oldest daughter in Drew AFTER Montessori.

The 2 to 3 key trolls on AEM live in the wealthiest, whitest parts of town (whose comments appear very similar to here). They of course don't want brown people as neighbors, let alone as classmates of their kids.

and then Miranda took her daughter OUT of Drew and sent her to private.

Oh please. This is getting ridiculous. All her kids will be in APS when she’s in office.

But she's a partner in a big DC law firm. If she didn't have time for her kids during the lockdown, how will she have time to adequately serve us on the school board?

Wow what disrespect for teachers. They are not your babysitters; not everyone can be a teacher. What an anti-feminist (how dare anyone have a career to maintain), privileged (drop everything for virtual school or be able to outsource to pod), and disrespectful (they are professionals; not a babysitting job anyone can do if they just have time) take.

I don't get how asking about whether Miranda has time for the school board job is disrespectful to teachers? that's quite a stretch.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:looks like she's working hard to avoid putting any of her kids in drew

Miranda put her oldest daughter in Drew AFTER Montessori.

The 2 to 3 key trolls on AEM live in the wealthiest, whitest parts of town (whose comments appear very similar to here). They of course don't want brown people as neighbors, let alone as classmates of their kids.

and then Miranda took her daughter OUT of Drew and sent her to private.

Oh please. This is getting ridiculous. All her kids will be in APS when she’s in office.

But she's a partner in a big DC law firm. If she didn't have time for her kids during the lockdown, how will she have time to adequately serve us on the school board?

Wow what disrespect for teachers. They are not your babysitters; not everyone can be a teacher. What an anti-feminist (how dare anyone have a career to maintain), privileged (drop everything for virtual school or be able to outsource to pod), and disrespectful (they are professionals; not a babysitting job anyone can do if they just have time) take.

I don't get how asking about whether Miranda has time for the school board job is disrespectful to teachers? that's quite a stretch.

Because the response was gross. “If she didn’t have time for her kids during lockdown.” PP knew exactly what a crappy comment that was or is incredibly unaware of their privilege. I would have sent my kids to private in 2 seconds during covid and I’m a SAHP. Parents don’t send their kids to school because they don’t have time for them, it’s because they want professionals educators teaching them. School is not a babysitting service for parents that “don’t have time.”