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City Councilwoman Alicia Hughes to run for reelection as a Republican

City Councilwoman Alicia Hughes to run for reelection as a Republican

Already considered by many a Republican, City Councilwoman Alicia Hughes made it official last week when she joined the local GOP’s two other candidates on the November ballot. Hughes ran as an Independent in her first [...]

Wood announces city council candidacy, will run as Republican

Wood announces city council candidacy, will run as Republican

Longtime resident and noted waterfront plan opponent Bob Wood blasted Alexandria’s handling of redevelopment projects as he announced a bid for city council Thursday morning. “Neighborhood after neighborhood, one citizen group after another, all feel threatened, [...]

Opinion: Lovain: Elect me if you believe in smart growth

Opinion: Lovain: Elect me if you believe in smart growth

To the editor: Many Alexandrians are worried more development inevitably means more traffic and a less desirable city. That’s an easy conclusion to draw when you look at the result of bad planning decisions here and [...]

Editorial: Enough talk. It’s time for debate.

Editorial: Enough talk. It’s time for debate.

The Taylor Run Citizens Association held a candidate forum April 18 for all 16 city council candidates running for office: 14 Democrats, one Independent and one Republican. Despite the absence of Alicia Hughes (I) and Michael [...]

Radle ends bid for Congress

Radle ends bid for Congress

Will Radle Jr. ended his bid to grab the 8th District’s democratic nomination from 11-term Congressman Jim Moran last week, citing the need for a “fresh start.” Radle’s brief run may have been more of a [...]

Menjivar, Moshenberg round out Dem primary slate

Menjivar, Moshenberg round out Dem primary slate

Spanish-speaking candidate hopes to augment minority voice  Warwick Village resident Victoria Menjivar entered the Democratic primary for city council last week, becoming the 14th and final candidate to register before the deadline. Menjivar, 53, hopes to [...]

Before primary, democrats to debate on east, west sides

Before primary, democrats to debate on east, west sides

The 12 democratic city council candidates vying for six spots on the November ballot will face off in at least two debates before the June 12 primary. The Alexandria Democratic Committee announced last week it will [...]

Opinion: Why I’m running to beat Jim Moran

Opinion: Why I’m running to beat Jim Moran

To the editor: With more than 20 years experience serving on state, regional and local public committees as well as nonprofit boards, I continue working to deliver effective, sustainable solutions. I am an ordinary American, a [...]

Analysis: Macdonald challenges Euille for mayor

Analysis: Macdonald challenges Euille for mayor

Andrew Macdonald ended months of speculation last week by announcing his Independent bid for mayor — a position with more soft power than actual authority. Were Macdonald, a former vice mayor, to unseat third-term Mayor Bill [...]

Opinion: Will Radle Jr.: Why I should represent you in Congress

Opinion: Will Radle Jr.: Why I should represent you in Congress

To the editor: More than 100 million Americans live in poverty, millions of Americans are unemployed and many have given up looking for work. The absence of hope only helps unemployment statistics, nothing else. As someone [...]