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David and Shayna put themselves up for auction to raise money for the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing and the Arlington Young Democrats this evening during the Arlington Young Democrats’ annual date auction. A raucous crowd packed the bar at CarPool in Arlington to bid on dates. David and Shayna offered the winning bidder a double date that includes tickets to any 2005 season production at Signature Theatre in Shirlington.
“We had great fun at the auction, and Shayna and I are thrilled to help raise money for affordable housing, which is one of the top items on my agenda,” said David.
David and Shayna put themselves up for auction to raise money for the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing and the Arlington Young Democrats this evening during the Arlington Young Democrats’ annual date auction. A raucous crowd packed the bar at CarPool in Arlington to bid on dates. David and Shayna offered the winning bidder a double date that includes tickets to any 2005 season production at Signature Theatre in Shirlington.“We had great fun at the auction, and Shayna and I are thrilled to help raise money for affordable housing, which is one of the top items on my agenda,” said David.
Alexandria – House of Delegates candidate David Englin today unveiled his “Progressive Agenda for the Future of Northern Virginia.” The Englin plan outlines a series of bold initiatives embodying his vision to build the future of the state on issues such as affordable housing, education, and transportation.
“I believe that Virginia is at a moment when it needs strong, unwavering progressive leaders who are not afraid to put forth their policy ideas for moving our state forward,” said Englin. “By outlining a clear policy agenda, which I will back up with more detailed legislative proposals in the coming weeks, the voters can see where I stand and that I will fight for the issues they have told me effect them daily.”
Englin’s “Progressive Agenda” focuses on issues that will strengthen not only the communities of the 45th District, but those all across the Commonwealth. This includes making housing affordable to ensure strong, vibrant, diverse communities where everyone can enjoy good quality of life. It targets fixing and funding our education system so our teachers and schools have what they need for our children to learn and grow. And, it incorporates ideas to lower the cost of health care so people get the services they need without risking financial ruin or overburdening small businesses.
To help maintain the strong communities that are the hallmark of Northern Virginia, Englin’s agenda states that, “we (must) get back the power and resources we need to keep our economy strong and our communities safe and healthy well into the future.” This means getting back more money and more local control for Northern Virginia, strengthening our infrastructure and protecting our future on wide ranging issues from security to the environment.
Englin’s plan highlights the need to protect the rights of all Virginians, especially at this time when many are under attack by right-wing conservatives. This includes fighting for the rights of gays and lesbians, protecting and promoting a living wage, and defending reproductive rights.
“It was a great Northern Virginian named George Washington who wrote of a government “which gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance.” These are the same traditional progressive values that I believe strongly in, and the same values I will fight for in Richmond as a Delegate,” said Englin.
Englin emphasized that his policy agenda builds on some of the strong ideas that Democrats have already put forth in the General Assembly, while adding proactive initiatives that he believes are needed to counter the assault in Richmond on progressive ideals and values.
“The people of Northern Virginia can be proud of their strong Democratic delegation. I look forward to bringing my ideas to the table so together we can fight to protect the same strong values and strong communities that brought my family and many other families and businesses to Northern Virginia,” said Englin.
David came straight from knocking on the doors of voters in the 45th District to the Capitol City Brewing Company in Shirlington this evening, where he shared his strong progressive vision with activists from the Virginia Grassroots Coalition. He took the opportunity to preview his soon-to-be-released agenda, and he introduced Mara Lee, his field director.Afterwards, David stopped in at the Tim Kaine MeetUp, also at the Capitol City Brewing Company, to meet voters and hear their thoughts on the Virginia gubernatorial race. David was sure to pick up a Tim Kaine sign for his front yard.
In the current edition of the Arlington Connection, David shares his own experience watching his mother struggle with the decision to put her mother into a a nursing home. He argues in support of efforts to strengthen Virginia’s oversight of elder-care facilities. Download a PDF copy of David’s op-ed using the link below.
Caring for Seniors Can’t Be Left to Chance.pdf
