Hello Yupette,
Have you noticed how exclusive local government is becoming?
The Eighth District congressional candidates' debate was hosted by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and cost $45 to attend.
Jay Fisette's "State of the County" speech next month is sponsored by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce and will cost $50 to attend. (Is that legal)?
New County Manager's reception May 24th is a reservation-only event. No one acknowledges that you made a reservation to attend.
If you walk through 2100 Clarendon Blvd. when the advisory commissions are meeting, they are all white.
Then there's the Civic Federation and civic associations :-{
Near as I can figure, about 95% of the County's adult population has no influence on local government and our concerns are totally ignored!
Don - 22204