Effective. Progressive. Experienced.

It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost a year since we launched our campaign in last year’s special election for County Board. I will never forget the energy, the resources, and the work you all invested in that special election to complete our friend Erik Gutshall’s term after his premature and gut-wrenching passing. 

While COVID-19 continues to lay bare the social, cultural, racial, and economic inequalities in our community – helping all Arlingtonians through this crisis remains my top priority for as long as it takes to arrive at our new “normal.”

I am running for re-election to the Arlington County Board because I believe that Arlington is resilient, and it has the capacity to adapt to challenges in ways that will provide a great quality of life for all of its residents. My experiences as an immigrant, planner, economist, environmentalist and affordable housing activist have proved critical in my work to build an Arlington that works for all Arlingtonians. 

Through the COVID-19 shock, and beyond, it is my mission to continue:

• Supporting the School Board as they work to safely reopen schools;

• Enhancing economic development with a focus on supporting and advancing our small business economy;

• Confronting the climate crisis through courageous choices that will make Arlington a leader in environmental resilience and sustainability; 

• Tackling our housing affordability crisis to ensure that Arlingtonians have a stable and good quality home in a caring and supportive community;

• Advancing equity and racial justice through a whole government and whole community approach by truly engaging a broader and more diverse spectrum of residents in civic processes. 

I look forward to connecting with you and our neighbors in an in-depth conversation on how we will continue to lead Arlington forward, together!