Alyia Gaskins announces run for Alexandria mayor

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Anonymous wrote:It's true that Jackson ultimately voted for ZFH in full after trying to pull out the SFH rezoining, primarly with the argument that a mailer didn't go out. Shades of Silberberg in the process argument for delay and discomfort with anything other than full consensus.

In terms of the Mayor position, to the extent it's not just another Council vote, you chair the council and can somewhat shape the direction of the debate. It's not as big a deal some might think given the title. But in attitude, especially on zoning/development but on policy in general, Gaskins and Jackson have different temperaments and inclinations to action, and that's where the difference lies.

This is a solid comparison. Out of curiosity, if you had to name the candidate most likely to consider local needs and constituent feedback when voting, which candidate would you choose?

John Chapman. You may not agree with him but he is super honest about his thought process and cares deeply about constituent feedback.

It's shameful that Wilson is supporting/will obviously support Gaskins over Chapman. Chapman has carried so much of Wilson's water over the years.

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Anonymous wrote:The Gaskins v Jackson race is interesting in how much it parallels the two Wilson v Silberberg matchups.

I do wonder if the CLA/BIBA crowd will back Jackson (even though she voted for the ZFH package) or put up an alternative candidate. I have to imagine that candidate would only split the conservative-leaning vote basically handing the election to Gaskins.

More likely they will support a few right wing anti-development candidates in the Council election.

This entire post is what is wrong with Alexandria. Amy is very liberal and not at all like Silberberg. Simply because she isn’t lock step with Wilson does not not negate her liberal views.

Too many Wilson die hard supporters cannot understand that many, many liberals do not have the same views on local issues. I was personally not in favor of the zoning amendments as drafted but I am much more liberal on national issues than some who support ZFH. Most of my friends are the same way and none of us are part of the CLA/BIBA groups.

Honestly it’s just lazy and divisive the way Wilson’s group lobs insults at those who are not in lock step with them. But I am also the person who is sick of the Dem machine selecting candidates for us. Didn’t think learn their lesson with McAuliffe?

What was the insult here - calling Jackson more conservative than Gaskins? I don't think that's a very controversial position, let alone insulting.

Jackson’s policy views are very divergent from Silberberg’s. So what exactly is the basis for comparison?

In terms of local issues that are the purview of the city council, I'd put Jackson to the left of Silberberg and to the right of Gaskins. I don't mean that as an insult, just my observation on their votes, comments, and inclinations to change.

I don’t know if it is accurate to describe positions on Alexandria issues as left or right.

I think Jackson has shown more inclination to oppose at times urban vision of Alexandria represented by Wilson and more willingness to be swayed by loud groups like BIBA. This is why Jackson is compared with Silberberg. As many pointed out, her voting record in the end hasn’t been that different from Gaskins.

Gaskins, to me, is consistent with Wilson, et al.’s policy positions. She seems like she has a good temperament and not to be disdainful of opposing views like Wilson. I would like to learn more about her.

I agree with the comments on John Chapman above - I may not always agree with him but he seems like he is clear with his views but engages meaningfully with those with differing views.

The BIBA crowd will never support Jackson. She got scared and left the facebook page. And she's voted against their interests ever since.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's true that Jackson ultimately voted for ZFH in full after trying to pull out the SFH rezoining, primarly with the argument that a mailer didn't go out. Shades of Silberberg in the process argument for delay and discomfort with anything other than full consensus.

In terms of the Mayor position, to the extent it's not just another Council vote, you chair the council and can somewhat shape the direction of the debate. It's not as big a deal some might think given the title. But in attitude, especially on zoning/development but on policy in general, Gaskins and Jackson have different temperaments and inclinations to action, and that's where the difference lies.

This is a solid comparison. Out of curiosity, if you had to name the candidate most likely to consider local needs and constituent feedback when voting, which candidate would you choose?

John Chapman. You may not agree with him but he is super honest about his thought process and cares deeply about constituent feedback.

It's shameful that Wilson is supporting/will obviously support Gaskins over Chapman. Chapman has carried so much of Wilson's water over the years.

AFAIK Chapman is not running for Mayor. He is most likely running for re-election for Council and I am a thousand percent sure Wilson will support him.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The Gaskins v Jackson race is interesting in how much it parallels the two Wilson v Silberberg matchups.

I do wonder if the CLA/BIBA crowd will back Jackson (even though she voted for the ZFH package) or put up an alternative candidate. I have to imagine that candidate would only split the conservative-leaning vote basically handing the election to Gaskins.

More likely they will support a few right wing anti-development candidates in the Council election.

This entire post is what is wrong with Alexandria. Amy is very liberal and not at all like Silberberg. Simply because she isn’t lock step with Wilson does not not negate her liberal views.

Too many Wilson die hard supporters cannot understand that many, many liberals do not have the same views on local issues. I was personally not in favor of the zoning amendments as drafted but I am much more liberal on national issues than some who support ZFH. Most of my friends are the same way and none of us are part of the CLA/BIBA groups.

Honestly it’s just lazy and divisive the way Wilson’s group lobs insults at those who are not in lock step with them. But I am also the person who is sick of the Dem machine selecting candidates for us. Didn’t think learn their lesson with McAuliffe?

What was the insult here - calling Jackson more conservative than Gaskins? I don't think that's a very controversial position, let alone insulting.

Jackson’s policy views are very divergent from Silberberg’s. So what exactly is the basis for comparison?

In terms of local issues that are the purview of the city council, I'd put Jackson to the left of Silberberg and to the right of Gaskins. I don't mean that as an insult, just my observation on their votes, comments, and inclinations to change.

I don’t know if it is accurate to describe positions on Alexandria issues as left or right.

I think Jackson has shown more inclination to oppose at times urban vision of Alexandria represented by Wilson and more willingness to be swayed by loud groups like BIBA. This is why Jackson is compared with Silberberg. As many pointed out, her voting record in the end hasn’t been that different from Gaskins.

Gaskins, to me, is consistent with Wilson, et al.’s policy positions. She seems like she has a good temperament and not to be disdainful of opposing views like Wilson. I would like to learn more about her.

I agree with the comments on John Chapman above - I may not always agree with him but he seems like he is clear with his views but engages meaningfully with those with differing views.

The BIBA crowd will never support Jackson. She got scared and left the facebook page. And she's voted against their interests ever since.

I quit the BIBA group a long time ago so I was not aware of this. I think it will be interesting to see how Jackson presents herself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's true that Jackson ultimately voted for ZFH in full after trying to pull out the SFH rezoining, primarly with the argument that a mailer didn't go out. Shades of Silberberg in the process argument for delay and discomfort with anything other than full consensus.

In terms of the Mayor position, to the extent it's not just another Council vote, you chair the council and can somewhat shape the direction of the debate. It's not as big a deal some might think given the title. But in attitude, especially on zoning/development but on policy in general, Gaskins and Jackson have different temperaments and inclinations to action, and that's where the difference lies.

This is a solid comparison. Out of curiosity, if you had to name the candidate most likely to consider local needs and constituent feedback when voting, which candidate would you choose?

John Chapman. You may not agree with him but he is super honest about his thought process and cares deeply about constituent feedback.

It's shameful that Wilson is supporting/will obviously support Gaskins over Chapman. Chapman has carried so much of Wilson's water over the years.

AFAIK Chapman is not running for Mayor. He is most likely running for re-election for Council and I am a thousand percent sure Wilson will support him.

Of course Justin will support him for Council. But not Mayor. He is throwing his support to Gaskins because their views are lock step. That’s the point - John wasn’t the anointed replacement (unfortunately for our city).

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's true that Jackson ultimately voted for ZFH in full after trying to pull out the SFH rezoining, primarly with the argument that a mailer didn't go out. Shades of Silberberg in the process argument for delay and discomfort with anything other than full consensus.

In terms of the Mayor position, to the extent it's not just another Council vote, you chair the council and can somewhat shape the direction of the debate. It's not as big a deal some might think given the title. But in attitude, especially on zoning/development but on policy in general, Gaskins and Jackson have different temperaments and inclinations to action, and that's where the difference lies.

This is a solid comparison. Out of curiosity, if you had to name the candidate most likely to consider local needs and constituent feedback when voting, which candidate would you choose?

John Chapman. You may not agree with him but he is super honest about his thought process and cares deeply about constituent feedback.

It's shameful that Wilson is supporting/will obviously support Gaskins over Chapman. Chapman has carried so much of Wilson's water over the years.

AFAIK Chapman is not running for Mayor. He is most likely running for re-election for Council and I am a thousand percent sure Wilson will support him.

He said in an interview that he wants to be Mayor. Why not now? Wilson really threw him under the bus. Chapman was born and raised in Alexandria and did so much of Wilson's bidding. And he gets thrown over for Gaskins. So much for Wilson's loyalty.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Gaskins v Jackson race is interesting in how much it parallels the two Wilson v Silberberg matchups.

I do wonder if the CLA/BIBA crowd will back Jackson (even though she voted for the ZFH package) or put up an alternative candidate. I have to imagine that candidate would only split the conservative-leaning vote basically handing the election to Gaskins.

More likely they will support a few right wing anti-development candidates in the Council election.

This entire post is what is wrong with Alexandria. Amy is very liberal and not at all like Silberberg. Simply because she isn’t lock step with Wilson does not not negate her liberal views.

Too many Wilson die hard supporters cannot understand that many, many liberals do not have the same views on local issues. I was personally not in favor of the zoning amendments as drafted but I am much more liberal on national issues than some who support ZFH. Most of my friends are the same way and none of us are part of the CLA/BIBA groups.

Honestly it’s just lazy and divisive the way Wilson’s group lobs insults at those who are not in lock step with them. But I am also the person who is sick of the Dem machine selecting candidates for us. Didn’t think learn their lesson with McAuliffe?

What was the insult here - calling Jackson more conservative than Gaskins? I don't think that's a very controversial position, let alone insulting.

Jackson’s policy views are very divergent from Silberberg’s. So what exactly is the basis for comparison?

In terms of local issues that are the purview of the city council, I'd put Jackson to the left of Silberberg and to the right of Gaskins. I don't mean that as an insult, just my observation on their votes, comments, and inclinations to change.

I don’t know if it is accurate to describe positions on Alexandria issues as left or right.

I think Jackson has shown more inclination to oppose at times urban vision of Alexandria represented by Wilson and more willingness to be swayed by loud groups like BIBA. This is why Jackson is compared with Silberberg. As many pointed out, her voting record in the end hasn’t been that different from Gaskins.

Gaskins, to me, is consistent with Wilson, et al.’s policy positions. She seems like she has a good temperament and not to be disdainful of opposing views like Wilson. I would like to learn more about her.

I agree with the comments on John Chapman above - I may not always agree with him but he seems like he is clear with his views but engages meaningfully with those with differing views.

The BIBA crowd will never support Jackson. She got scared and left the facebook page. And she's voted against their interests ever since.

I quit the BIBA group a long time ago so I was not aware of this. I think it will be interesting to see how Jackson presents herself.

There are two or three posting there in support of Jackson. This is one of her most ardent supporters:

https://richmond.com/news/local/government-politics/northam-appointee-who-made-derogatory-and-anti-catholic-statements-on-social-media-resigns/article_44ac84a2-7c1a-5173-84e8-b30c34a95a53.html

They all know that Jackson was only after their votes in the last election and then slinked away from them and their issues. She is loathed.

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Anonymous wrote:Weird she highlights having two toddlers is an resume talking point. All it tells me is she is going to be overburdened and sleep deprived for the next few years.

Good point. Yeah not sure she's got time to be Mayor nor will she be making sound decisions from the lack of sleep. The meetings go on all night too so not sure how she has time for her kids during the day. At what part do you get sleep?

She's running for Mayor of Alexandria, not for Your Approval Of Her Parenting. Also, her children have two parents, only one of whom is her.

NP here. In Alexandria the mayor has no real power; it is a ceremonial job for ribbon cuttings, etc. It's basically just another city council member, which she already is. The Mayor kind of acts like the "face" of Alexandria, and attends a lot of public events, but no mater who the mayor is, the mayor isn't making policy or important city decisions, ever. That is the job of the city manager.

So your fake outrage is dumb.

She lacks the charisma and charismatic aptitude to be the “face” of Alexandria. Her negotiation skills are subpar. as evident in city engagement committee meetings her and lack of real understanding of city matters is astonishing she holds a position she has now. She should be voted off entirely off city Council. We need A person that understands civic matters in real citizen engagement. She doesn’t fit the bill and she never will.

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Anonymous wrote:Alyia is a smart, compassionate advocate for children, youth and families in Alexandria. She is responsive and knowledgeable. She has my vote.

Have you actually had a real end up conversation with this woman? She’s a lot of talk and she plays on the sympathy of parenthood in hopes it will give her a vote. Not intelligent.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:Weird she highlights having two toddlers is an resume talking point. All it tells me is she is going to be overburdened and sleep deprived for the next few years.

Good point. Yeah not sure she's got time to be Mayor nor will she be making sound decisions from the lack of sleep. The meetings go on all night too so not sure how she has time for her kids during the day. At what part do you get sleep?

She's running for Mayor of Alexandria, not for Your Approval Of Her Parenting. Also, her children have two parents, only one of whom is her.

NP here. In Alexandria the mayor has no real power; it is a ceremonial job for ribbon cuttings, etc. It's basically just another city council member, which she already is. The Mayor kind of acts like the "face" of Alexandria, and attends a lot of public events, but no mater who the mayor is, the mayor isn't making policy or important city decisions, ever. That is the job of the city manager.

So your fake outrage is dumb.

She lacks the charisma and charismatic aptitude to be the “face” of Alexandria. Her negotiation skills are subpar. as evident in city engagement committee meetings her and lack of real understanding of city matters is astonishing she holds a position she has now. She should be voted off entirely off city Council. We need A person that understands civic matters in real citizen engagement. She doesn’t fit the bill and she never will.

I think I know who you’re referring to, but don’t want to assume. Gaskins or Jackson?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Weird she highlights having two toddlers is an resume talking point. All it tells me is she is going to be overburdened and sleep deprived for the next few years.

Good point. Yeah not sure she's got time to be Mayor nor will she be making sound decisions from the lack of sleep. The meetings go on all night too so not sure how she has time for her kids during the day. At what part do you get sleep?

She's running for Mayor of Alexandria, not for Your Approval Of Her Parenting. Also, her children have two parents, only one of whom is her.

NP here. In Alexandria the mayor has no real power; it is a ceremonial job for ribbon cuttings, etc. It's basically just another city council member, which she already is. The Mayor kind of acts like the "face" of Alexandria, and attends a lot of public events, but no mater who the mayor is, the mayor isn't making policy or important city decisions, ever. That is the job of the city manager.

So your fake outrage is dumb.

She lacks the charisma and charismatic aptitude to be the “face” of Alexandria. Her negotiation skills are subpar. as evident in city engagement committee meetings her and lack of real understanding of city matters is astonishing she holds a position she has now. She should be voted off entirely off city Council. We need A person that understands civic matters in real citizen engagement. She doesn’t fit the bill and she never will.

Mayors of Alexandria need charisma? Who knew!

[Anonymous]

Chapman was asked on twitter yesterday if he would run for mayor and he said it wasn’t the right time for his family so he’s out.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Weird she highlights having two toddlers is an resume talking point. All it tells me is she is going to be overburdened and sleep deprived for the next few years.

Good point. Yeah not sure she's got time to be Mayor nor will she be making sound decisions from the lack of sleep. The meetings go on all night too so not sure how she has time for her kids during the day. At what part do you get sleep?

She's running for Mayor of Alexandria, not for Your Approval Of Her Parenting. Also, her children have two parents, only one of whom is her.

NP here. In Alexandria the mayor has no real power; it is a ceremonial job for ribbon cuttings, etc. It's basically just another city council member, which she already is. The Mayor kind of acts like the "face" of Alexandria, and attends a lot of public events, but no mater who the mayor is, the mayor isn't making policy or important city decisions, ever. That is the job of the city manager.

So your fake outrage is dumb.

She lacks the charisma and charismatic aptitude to be the “face” of Alexandria. Her negotiation skills are subpar. as evident in city engagement committee meetings her and lack of real understanding of city matters is astonishing she holds a position she has now. She should be voted off entirely off city Council. We need A person that understands civic matters in real citizen engagement. She doesn’t fit the bill and she never will.

Mayors of Alexandria need charisma? Who knew!

Right? Considering our current mayor’s response to social media comments he disagrees with is “huh?” that’s a bit rich.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Alyia is a smart, compassionate advocate for children, youth and families in Alexandria. She is responsive and knowledgeable. She has my vote.

Have you actually had a real end up conversation with this woman? She’s a lot of talk and she plays on the sympathy of parenthood in hopes it will give her a vote. Not intelligent.

+1 what a joke. Just watch the videos of her when she was campaigning for city council you'll change your mind quickly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's true that Jackson ultimately voted for ZFH in full after trying to pull out the SFH rezoining, primarly with the argument that a mailer didn't go out. Shades of Silberberg in the process argument for delay and discomfort with anything other than full consensus.

In terms of the Mayor position, to the extent it's not just another Council vote, you chair the council and can somewhat shape the direction of the debate. It's not as big a deal some might think given the title. But in attitude, especially on zoning/development but on policy in general, Gaskins and Jackson have different temperaments and inclinations to action, and that's where the difference lies.

This is a solid comparison. Out of curiosity, if you had to name the candidate most likely to consider local needs and constituent feedback when voting, which candidate would you choose?

John Chapman. You may not agree with him but he is super honest about his thought process and cares deeply about constituent feedback.

It's shameful that Wilson is supporting/will obviously support Gaskins over Chapman. Chapman has carried so much of Wilson's water over the years.

+1 shameful is an understatement