Back at work on the EOC! Tonight we’re hearing an update on @alexandriavagov.bsky.social’s efforts to address economic mobility. We’re also getting a brief from United Way on ALICE data and how it’s used by cities.

Had an awesome time this morning at the Del Ray Business Association January coffee & connections. Small businesses are the backbone of Alexandria. And our entrepreneurs inspire me—like Felix, the youngest DRBA member and proprietor of Felix Ventures LLC (snow cones!).

Congratulations Kirk! A well deserved win. Alexandria Dems recognized your incredible service and that you are who we need in Richmond fighting for us. Onward!

Woooooooooo!!!

Proud to cast my vote for @kirkmcpike.bsky.social media today and close out the polls greeting other awesome democrats who braved the cold for the sake of democracy. 💙

Today’s the day! The sun is rising! The hype is overflowing! It’s nearly that time to vote for @kirkmcpike.bsky.social for HD-5! 🎉 I’ll be at Charles Houston this afternoon/evening greeting voters for Kirk from 4-7. If that’s your voting window, I hope to see you there!

On this MLK day, I’m humbled by the grit and tenacity with which Dr. King chose to live by each and every day. But that it was more than a choice, it was a moral imperative. I strive to honor his legacy through my service and carry forward the torch for equal rights and justice for all.

Stopped by the @ecocityalx.bsky.social booth at the Del Ray Farmers Market this weekend to say hi to our new friend Samantha—she’s killing it with her presence and with generating excitement around this movement! And there was even a brainstorm sesh for more ideas with @elilad.bsky.social ✅✅✅

"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." Today, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and honor his legacy by fighting for a future of equity, justice, and opportunity. #MLKDay2026

Canvassing for @kirkmcpike.bsky.social today on my home turf. Great to see some friends and familiar faces on my route!

Our carpool of @elilad.bsky.social @travisaniles.bsky.social and @canawa.bsky.social spontaneously stopped by La Papusa Loca on Duke on our way back to the bubble. A Salvadoran spot serving, you guessed it, Papusas! And other very good dishes. Sorry @ryanbelmore.bsky.social! It really was random

Welcome Motherwell to Alexandria’s lineup of small businesses—our FIRST bourbon distillery!!. #DRBC is ready for an infusion of new LOCAL product Of course we made it an impromptu BlueSky event 🥃 😊 🤙

Going to try to make it out tonight to this tasting at their Pickett St location! You just may see a bottle of this at #DRBC 😎

Separately, our house passed final inspection! Hurray! Final few touch ups in the works but we’ve finally begun moving back into our main level bedroom and it’s so good to be back. Here, primary bath with, yes, its rain head AND wall shower. ❤️ (See Watersense fixtures) @martaschantz.bsky.social

I think this is no surprise to the people seeing this here, but I’m excited to support @kirkmcpike.bsky.social for HD-5. Kirk is present, approachable, and deeply cares about the people. He’s also kind, funny, and has a great attitude towards service. I know I can count on him in the GA

Just secured our tickets to the 9th annual ALIVE! Empty Bowls 2026. Check out this link to get your tickets before they’re gone! Or check the page for the volunteer opportunities if you’d like to help out. We love supporting ALIVE! www.alive-inc.org/emptybowls/

Had the pleasure of attending the MLK celebration a few years ago before my big law job. It was very well done and I hope to make it to the next one. If you’ve never gone, add it to your list of events to go to in Alx!

Registration for LA28 draw opened. Btw

So has anyone gone the Kirk route yet and announced that they are “strongly considering” running for council if Kirk wins? 🤔

Fun to read up on this. Amidst all the things like chimneys to deal with… it’s good to know our city leaders are actively finding ways to showcase what we have to offer for things like this. Forbes had a good backstory that I missed last year: www.forbes.com/sites/leeige...

Hearing from MVCS Principal Jen Hamilton on partnerships and resources MVCS has developed to address the needs of the students and families.

Love coming home to this Avenue and the incredible business that are on it. Grabbed myself a sub and @portcitybrew.bsky.social to fuel up before the @delraycitizens.bsky.social meeting. This is how we do it in Del Ray 🤙

I’m going to be on TV 😎

Got my first text from @kirkmcpike.bsky.social’s campaign just now. And so it begins for HD-5.

Packed agenda tonight for our January @delraycitizens.bsky.social meeting! Crime and traffic report; Sheriff's report; Special Guest Jen Hamilton, MVCS Principal; Debra Evans, City of Alexandria; Eco City Alexandria; and of course Committee and Events Updates. Hope to see you there!

All this election hype has me seriously thinking — would I actually run for something. People have asked me this for years (I really don’t know why, likely in jest). But I have a solid appreciation for our electeds and their time. I have a FT job, a PT job (navy) and civ. involvement, with no kids…

Amidst the election Chaos, AHD released their 2025 annual report. “The report details how AHD responded to disruptive challenges this year including sudden funding cuts, staff losses, disease outbreaks, and safety concerns in our communities.” www.canva.com/design/DAG4l...

In line to vote for @ebpforva.bsky.social at Charles Houston — lots of voters lined up to make their voice heard.

This was overall well done, thanks for the organizers for hosting and getting this up and running. It wasn’t lost on anyone that the timing of this made it difficult for everyone. IIRC, Levine was the only candidate to explicitly allege that EBP had months notice, or that Ebbin should have delayed

Out here to hear from the candidates along with 100 or so interested Alexandrian’s. @ryanbelmore.bsky.social hard at work covering it for you all who can’t make it /tune in.

Anyone going in person tonight or are most streaming (as if you have nothing else going on on a Monday school night)

Leaf collection truck just drove down our street. It’s Jan 12. Final pass is scheduled to begin Jan 21. Did this mean they’re really that late for the previous pass?

I was apparently on fire this morning during my Monday leg day 😅

In the spirit of all the recent announcements, I’m excited to share that I’m running

Thank you Senator for representing us well in the VA Senate. I’m grateful to have you continue to work for us in the next administration and know our Gov. will be able to leverage your deep expertise to accomplish great things.

Supporting EBP for Senate is a no brainer. She’s smart, kind, and in it for us—not herself. Join me in contributing to her campaign if you can, either with funds or your time.

Thinking Jan 17 for fist DRBC of 2026. No promises on the shed being emptied by then. Final house inspection should be late this week or early next!

Fun! We were just told our home earned a GOLD Eco-City Homes recognition from @alexandriavagov.bsky.social! The Eco-City Homes program highlights steps taken to be eco friendly at home. All residents can apply. Find out more at: www.alexandriava.gov/EcoCityHomes

Can recommend Akeno sushi bar in old town. 😋 🍱

Hawaii is the place to be! 😎

Alextra has to be the best publication of our age @oconnell.bsky.social @beckyhammer.bsky.social

Dublin, you were tons of fun. Until next time. Here’s a Luas shot for the folks back home. Between this and allllll the bikes, I’d say let’s be more like Ireland. Oh, and the whiskey

Lovin’ Dublin. Christmas time in Europe is 🤩

It’s an island, its green, it has palm trees, and a horse named cappuccino. Loving Ireland.

I just saw an account post that *67 was our generations 67 and had to laugh.

We have reclaimed our western front. What was briefly West End Bourbon Club is once again DEL RAY club. 😝😇🤗 Kudos to the visit Alexandria staff for actually responding to my request to have the map changed.

On this day, Pearl Harbor Day, I’m thinking about all those service members who have gone before me and paid the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. This is a reminder to me to always be ready to answer the call.

Favorite boats.

We’re looking at December 19 for #drbc. So many December events. So few weekends to cram them in.

Spontaneous Ireland trip in a few weeks. Four days. Two in Dublin. Two near Kilkenny/Thomastown. Any musts from BlueSky (saving longer range exploring for another trip)?