The weather is so nice the only things missing are palm trees and a beach.

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The did make a video story! Turned out okay for my part, except my topcoat needs a lint roller pronto 😅😅😅

1. A Chief Yeoman in USNR during WWII, GPa L returned to small town Ohio to be an accountant for a local pickle biz for his career, and did the same in retirement for another small biz. 2. Gpa E was a factory mechanic specialist for Honeywell. They called him back to train people after he retired

There’s going to be another news story on the Braddock bike lanes. Just gave an interview to WTOP on behalf of DRCA. I wasn’t expecting video so I didn’t have a chance to put my eyeliner on.

Dueling events but I love them. Chili and Empty Bowls.

2026 @delraycitizens.bsky.social chili Cookoff 🌶️ 🤙 Thank you to our guests, entrants, judges, vendors, band, scout troops, and exec board for making this happen.

Hi Alexandria neighbors! Big news: for a limited time, applying to Eco-City Homes gets you a FREE smart thermostat or energy efficiency kit, courtesy of EcoAction. Small actions → lower bills → real climate impact. Join today: alexandriava.gov/EcoCityHomes.

Excellent crime prevention event thanks to GirlOnFire & @alyia4alx.bsky.social . Jody said it well — we are lucky to have a community focused leader in our Mayor. Hope we have more events like this moving forward. We all play a role in crime prevention.

Post a picture you took, no context, to bring some zen to the feed.

A wonderful Alexandria evening — Jazz night @ DPC hosted by NAACP Alexandria, featuring a talented young singer. 🎷Followed by a stroll down King to Thompson Italian. 😋 love it.

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Reel of the day.

Has anyone been to Causa? It’s like one of a limited number of restaurants on this Chase dining list and we have credits to use. $$$$ www.causadc.com/causa

#DRBC For those that want some amount of planning ahead, we’re thinking Friday Mar 13. Yes Friday the 13th. No DRBC in Feb. I’m still in mourning. (Truthfully the patio space is a mess and we are still delinquent on the shed. Someone had to run for office in Feb.) DM me to get on the email list.

At the Duke St Land Use Plan Meeting staff shared that they've compiled the community's ideas into a list, and tagged each one as either "yes," "under evaluation," or "inconsistent with plan principles" Its linked from the plan page, and gonna 🧵 some highlights: www.alexandriava.gov/DukeStreetPlan

I am sorry I cannot be at the DSLUP meeting. :( will need to recap w/ @alexgoyette.bsky.social now that I actually know what he looks like

@alexgoyette.bsky.social your profile drawing pic came to life. Wild.

An important event this Saturday. Check it out.

Alexandria city manager proposes $977M budget with no tax rate increase — but rising assessments mean the average homeowner will still pay $504 more per year. Full story coming to alexandriabrief.com.

There are apparently still tickets! Support a good cause and take part in one of my favorite evenings in Alexandria www.alive-inc.org/emptybowls/

GOP nominee for council: Gerry Chandler.

Might I suggest others join me as paid supporters of @alexandriabrief.com It has been so refreshing having a local outlet providing a reality based perspective on the project

That last statement. 👌

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So… as long as you walk when the crosswalk says to walk, even though there is no signal at the crosswalk?

Makes too much sense James.

Oh hey I met this guy at the polls!

Keep going sir. But no, I am not surprised to hear you support this after hearing you have safety in your soul. Thank you for speaking in support. Safety over convenience.

It’s always interesting to hear the backstory from where certain claims come from. Such as this claim that the city recognizes value of parking in front of one’s home. Now we know this was an AI inquiry. And we know how accurate those can be.

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I hope one of the just announced speakers will use their 3 minutes to share an apology to Alex. But somehow, I think that is an illusory expectation.

Making an equity argument on your own behalf as a SFH owner with off street parking is a vibe.

Ahem. The RCA does not represent every household in Rosemont.

Congratulations @sandymarks.bsky.social. A huge shout out to my incredible team, without whom I could not have achieved our result. Second place in a 5 way race on a first run in a very short primary. Well done team. Angel, my CM, and Gillian in particular. But also so many more.

Congratulations to my competitors on a race well run.

We’re at piece out if anyone would like to join

Hey, Alexandria! I ran into some great people at the polls today. Get out and vote before 7pm at Chick Armstrong Rec Center or Beatley Library!

In Stafford since 6:30am with the Alexandria Titans swimmers racing in the State Champs. Cast my vote for @timladerach.bsky.social online just now between prelims and finals. What a world!

FWIW I voted enthusiastically for Tim. His steady leadership is a major reason things in the DRCA run differently - thoughtful, fact based, cooler heads. We hear all the sides, we add expertise, we include as many people as we practically can. The 4000 word substack of civic associations. GL today!!

Sharing for ALX friends that our household gravitated to @timladerach.bsky.social in the primary - going to Beatley soon. For me, it’s his strong stance on housing and against NIMBYism. For my wife, it’s criminal justice. For a good friend of ours, it’s education. We all landed on Tim naturally.

If you are still to vote in the ALX, you should consider @timladerach.bsky.social . He's smart, prepared, diligent, and caring. Ready on day 1 with pragmatic solutions. Also has the best damn first name on the whole ballot.

Alexandria releases Housing 2040 blueprint with 10 goals, calling for zoning reforms, stronger tenant protections, and new tools to stem displacement

We did it. 2000 doors. So proud of our team. See you out there tomorrow for those who are voting in person. #2 on the ballot! #tim4alx

It’s on! Today we’ll blow through 2000 doors and spread out hundreds more reminders for voters to turn out. If you’re still undecided, or would like to press on any specific policy stances, please reach out and let’s chat. DM, or if you have my number, call.

We hit our 1800th door today. That’s a lot of doors for the tight timeframe we’ve had. Couldn’t have done it without my incredible team. And there’s still one more day to go. Better weather tomorrow! And it’s Friday!

Always happy to share my thoughts about our commercial revenue problem and how we need to do better on community engagement. Something else I shared was that as a CA President myself, CAs have a responsibility to do better engagement. As does our city.

Grateful to have earned the top spot among the five from the YIMBYs of Nova crew. You are friends, allies, and fellow advocates, who agree that we need more housing across the board to help address our affordability crisis. 🙏🙏🙏

This is it! We’ve rounded the corner of forums and debates and now are in an all out sprint to the finish. It’s that last adrenaline rush knowing you’ve got just that one last leg before the race is over. And you’ve got to leave it all on the course. That’s what I’m doing.