Endorsements
All of Takis’s colleagues on the Arlington County Board
MATT DE FERRANTI, County Board Chair
KATIE CRISTOL,
County Board Vice Chair
CHRISTIAN DORSEY, County Board Member
LIBBY GARVEY, County Board Member
State Elected Officials
SEN. ADAM EBBIN
“I had previously worked with Takis when he was the Executive Director of the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization, and we continued collaborating when he joined the Arlington County Board. Takis has a great vision for for Arlington, drawing on his many years of experience as a planner and as an economist. I look forward to working with Takis as he continues to deliver on major issues like equity and economic development in our community.”
SEN. BARBARA FAVOLA
“Takis has been heavily involved in the Arlington community for many years, and we came to value his expertise in housing policy when I was on the County Board. Now, I am particularly proud of the leadership role Takis is taking in providing a safety net for our vulnerable residents and small businesses during these challenging times. Takis puts Arlington’s progressive values into action everyday. I enthusiastically endorse him for the County Board.”
DEL. ALFONSO LOPEZ
“Takis is a brilliant economist and urban planner. He’s a strong environmentalist and he intimately understands the needs of our diverse community. Over a short amount of time on the Board he’s already accomplished a great deal. Perhaps, most importantly, Takis has an amazing heart and he cares deeply about Arlington. He’s a gifted public servant and he has my enthusiastic endorsement for re-election to the County Board.”
DEL. RIP SULLIVAN
"Takis has prioritized equitable vaccine distribution since he joined the Arlington County Board last year, delivering on his promise to make COVID-19 relief a major focus. Takis has also worked with the business and labor communities to earn their trust and to develop a long-term economic plan that will enable us to build back better in Arlington. With Takis on the Board for another four years, workers and businesses alike will have a friend and advocate on the County Board. I am proud to endorse Takis for re-election."
DEL. PATRICK HOPE
“Takis Karantonis has often been a voice for voiceless Arlingtonians who need access to health care and a strong safety net in Arlington. The fact that he speaks 8 languages means he can talk directly to people to understand their needs and concerns. That skill will enhance the work we all do on behalf of those who have less.”
Former Elected Officials
Jay Fisette
Former Arlington County Board Member
Mary Hynes
Former Arlington County Board Member
Walter Tejada
Former Arlington County Board Member
Nancy Van Doren
Former Arlington School Board Member
Organizations
"Our endorsement decision is based on your environmental record in office. We highly value your dedication to the protection of the natural resources of Arlington, and we are confident that you will work to safeguard the quality of our climate, land, water and air."
- Sierra Club, Potomac River Group
“He’s the right person specifically to replace Erik Gutshall’s skillset. Perhaps it’s not surprising, given that Takis previously managed Erik’s County Board campaign, that the two men would be in sync philosophically and, in many ways, temperamentally. Strong progressives and environmentalists? Check. Policy wonks? Check. People who understand and care deeply about smart planning, strong local governance, citizen engagement, urbanism, etc.? Check. Friendly, approachable, inclusive, caring personalities? Check. In short, if you liked Erik Gutshall, as I very much did, you’re almost certainly going to like Takis Karantonis as well.”
- Blue Virginia
School Board Members
MONIQUE O’GRADY, Chair
BARBARA KANNINEN, Vice Chair
CRISTINA DIAZ-TORRES
REID GOLDSTEIN
DAVID PRIDDY
Constitutional Officers
BETH ARTHUR,
Sheriff
PAUL FERGUSON,
Clerk of the Court
CARLA DE LA PAVA, Treasurer
Advocacy Groups
Environment
“We need to re-elect a County Board member who understands that Arlington’s vibrancy comes from building on our smart growth policies and enhancing our long-term sustainability.”
Signed by:
Mark Blackwell, Paul Bledsoe, Dave Gelman, Eric Harold, Jonathan Morgenstein, John Seymour, Steve Sockwell, Gillian Burgess, Scott Sklar, Hon. Jay Fisette, Jim Feaster, Liz Rugaber, Rick Keller, Kate Donahue, Mike Nardolilli, Leslie Keller, Nora Palmatier, Terry Savala, Dean Amel, Stuart Scott, Hon. Paul Ferguson, Allan Shnerson, Bess Foley, John Bloom, Barbara Swart, Michael Foley, Randy Swart, Scott Dicke
Young Democrats
“We need a representative on the County Board who will advocate for housing that is affordable to both renters and prospective homeowners; take action to mitigate the ongoing climate crisis and its impact on our lives; and pursue equity in all County Board work including housing, infrastructure, and policing.”
Signed by:
Grace Barnhill, Sacha Brenac, Adam Chaikof, Michael Hemminger, Brian Hess, Maya Jones, Robert Julien, Brian Marroquin, Jarrod Nagurka, Tenley O’Hara, Georgia Price, Massiel Raya, Matt Rogers, Matt Royer, Kevin Saucedo-Broach, Izzie Taveras, Henry Watkins, Kassi Yukevich, Alexandra Zins
Senior Democrats
“As an urban planner, economist, and civic activist, we all know well Takis’s consistent, long-time advocacy for creating livable places that work for everyone.”
Signed by:
Cynthia Davis, Jim Feaster, Cragg Hines, Gloria Hurdle, Erica Wood, Cathy Eckbreth, Herschel Kanter, Mark Habeeb, Patrick Hynes, Jean Barton, Richard Barton, Judy Connally, Peg Hogan, Karen Darner, Joan McDermott
Multimodal
“When there is a key vote for sustainable mobility, transit-oriented development or safety for vulnerable road users, we know Takis has our back.”
Signed by:
Chris Slatt, Jay Fisette, Chris Forinash, Paul Ferguson, Jane Green, Gillian Burgess, Elizabeth Kiker, Jim Lantelme, Daniel Weir, James Schroll, Davis Rajtik, Taylor Reich, Collier Cook, James Pizzuro, Mark Blacknell, Chris Zimmerman, Andrew Kierig
Black Community
“Takis has acted decisively on the County Board to build a truly inclusive community in Arlington that honors and benefits all residents.”
Signed by:
Dr. Alfred O. Taylor Jr., Julius “JD” Spain, Hon. Christian Dorsey, Michael Hemminger, Hon. Monique O’Grady, Matt Rogers, Hon. James Lander, Wanda & James Younger
Mental Health
“Takis understands the critical need to provide effective mental health and substance abuse services in a timely way, instead of waiting to react to crises.”
Signed by:
Nadine Asef-Sargent, Karla Bright, Alisa Cowen, Janine Finnell, Barry Gale, Heather Gale, Juliet Hiznay, Yvette Hopkins, Florence Jones, Sandy Kunaish, Jerry Long, Lee Long, Elizabeth McHugh, Kathie Panfil, Nancy Van Doren, Naomi Verdugo
Education
“Takis has been a great supporter of APS this past year as we have worked to manage the pandemic and its consequences on schools. He has worked diligently to obtain the resources we need to get back to normal in our schools and community.”
Signed by:
Alisa S. T. Cowen, Hon. Cristina Diaz-Torres, Laura Saul Edwards, Nadia Facey, Juliet Hiznay, Hon. Mary Hynes, Hon. James Lander , Kathleen McSweeney, Hon. David Priddy, Jason Rylander, Hon. Noah Simon, Stacy Snyder, Hon. Tannia Talento, Hon. Nancy Van Doren
Bicycling & Sustainable Transportation
“Takis has long worked in Arlington to support concrete, sustainable multimodal solutions, including a safe and comfortable bicycle network, safe and accessible walking routes, frequent and reliable transit and Vision Zero.”
Signed by:
Gillian Burgess, Dana Bres, Collier Cook, Dave Goodman, Mike Hanna, Elizabeth Kiker, Aaron Lowenberger, Amanda Lowenberger, Grant Mandsager, Steve Offutt, Cynthia Palmer, Chris Slatt, Randy Swart, Richard Price, Bayley Vanderpoel, Kasey Vanderpoel
Latino & Immigrant Communities
“He has acted decisively on the County Board to build a truly inclusive community in Arlington that honors and benefits all residents.”
Signed by:
Sandra Brody, Claudia Cuellar, Cynthia Cocuesta Cuttier, Honorable Cristina Diaz Torres, Honorable Alfonso Lopez, Brian Marroquin, Kathleen McSweeney, Kevin Saucedo-Broach, Izzie Taveras, Andres Tobar, Honorable Tannia Talento, Honorable J. Walter Tejada, Gabriela Uro, Honorable Emma Violand Sanchez, Janeth Valenzuela
Affordable Housing
“And Takis knows that, while we must provide emergency help, we can’t take our eyes off the need for longer term investments and policies that will continue to support a wide range of families calling Arlington home.”
Signed by:
Eric Berkey, Hon. Matt de Ferranti, Jane Green, Jean Sweeney, Dave Leibson, Honorable Karen Darner, Kathryn Scruggs, Michelle Brydges, Miriam Balutis, Cheryl Ramp, John Milliken, Jean Falvey, Honorable Jay Fisette, Marjorie Hobart, Patrick Hogan, Meredith Sumpter, Detta Kissel, Maureen Markham, Hon. Katie Cristol, Inta Malis, Michael Hemminger, Pam Quanrud, Maeve O'Higgins, John Harris, Bill Walsh, Arbora Johnson, Ursula Chavez, Charlene Bickford, Laura Saul Edwards , Peg Hogan, Honorable Mary Hynes, Arlene Spinelli , Karen Serfis
Community Leaders
Mark Blackwell
Paul Bledsoe
Dave Gelman
Eric Harold
Jonathan Morgenstein
John Seymour
Randy Swart
Georgia Price
Massiel Raya
Matt Rogers
Matt Royer
Kevin Saucedo-Broach
Erica Wood
Cathy Eckbreth
Herschel Kanter
Mark Habeeb
Chris Slatt
Chris Forinash
Jim Lantelme
Tannia Talento
Kathie Panfil
Naomi Verdugo
Sandy Kunaish
Florence Jones
James Younger
Hon. Noah Simon
Dana Bres
Dave Goodman
Mike Hanna
Eric Berkey
Jean Sweeney
Dave Leibson
Kathryn Scruggs
Michelle Brydges
Cheryl Ramp
Cynthia Cocuesta Cuttier
Andres Tobar
Steve Sockwell
Gillian Burgess
Scott Sklar
Jim Feaster
Liz Rugaber
Scott Dicke
Izzie Taveras
Henry Watkins
Kassi Yukevich
Alexandra Zins
Tenley O’Hara
Patrick Hynes
Jean Barton
Richard Barton
Judy Connally
Jane Green
Gillian Burgess
Elizabeth Kiker
Arlene Spinelli
Jerry Long
Lee Long
Elizabeth McHugh
Dr. Alfred O. Taylor Jr.
Julius “JD” Spain
Laura Saul Edwards
Nadia Facey
Aaron Lowenberger
Amanda Lowenberger
Grant Mandsager
John Milliken
Jean Falvey
Marjorie Hobart
Patrick Hogan
Miriam Balutis
Karen Serfis
Gabriela Uro
Ron Haddox
Rick Keller
Kate Donahue
Mike Nardolilli
Leslie Keller
Nora Palmatier
Terry Savala
Bess Foldey
Grace Barnhill
Sacha Brenac
Adam Chaikof
Michael Hemminger
Brian Hess
Peg Hogan
Karen Darner
Joan McDermott
Daniel Weir
James Schroll
Davis Rajtik
Taylor Reich
Collier Cook
Inta Malis
Barry Gale
Heather Gale
Juliet Hiznay
Kathleen McSweeney
Jason Rylander
Steve Offutt
Cynthia Palmer
Richard Price
Meredith Sumpter
Detta Kissel
Maureen Markham
Michael Hemminger
Pam Quanrud
Sandra Brody
Claudia Cuellar
Dean Amel
Stuart Scott
Allan Shnerson
John Bloom
Barbara Swart
Michael Foley
Maya Jones
Robert Julien
Brian Marroquin
Jarrod Nagurka
Cynthia Davis
Jim Feaster
Cragg Hines
Gloria Hurdle
James Pizzuro
Mark Blacknell
Chris Zimmerman
Andrew Kierig
Nadine Asef-Sargent
Karla Bright
Alisa Cowen
Janine Finnell
Wanda Younger
Hon. James Lander
Stacy Snyder
Yvette Hopkins
Bayley Vanderpoel
Kasey Vanderpoel
Maeve O'Higgins
John Harris
Bill Walsh
Arbora Johnson
Ursula Chavez
Charlene Bickford
Hon. Emma Violand Sanchez
Janeth Valenzuela