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Opinion roundup: Arlington is a house divided on ‘Missing Middle’

Published November 7, 2022 at 11:45AM

Aerial view of a row of townhouses near Rosslyn (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

Arlington’s “Missing Middle” housing proposal has led to impassioned debates, with locals both for and against the potential zoning changes.

As the County Board gets closer to a vote on the proposal, perhaps as early as December, we’ve compiled a dozen opinion pieces on the topic that have been published elsewhere. Many are letters to the editor or op-eds that have appeared in the Sun Gazette and Washington Post, while others have been features published in policy-focused publications like The Hill and Washington Monthly.

Karina Lipsman: Why you should vote for me on Nov. 8, 2022

By Opinion Contributor

Published November 4, 2022 at 3:00PM

Karina Lipsman, the Republican nominee for the 8th Congressional District, holds a campaign sign (via Fairfax County Republican Committee/Facebook)

Earlier this week, we invited the candidates running in Tuesday’s general election to write a post about why our readers should vote for them. Find information here on how and where to vote in Arlington on Nov. 8.

Below is the response from the Republican nominee for Virginia’s 8th Congressional District, Karina Lipsman. It has been edited at the end to remove sentences that brought the submission above the 750 word limit.

Teddy Fikre: Why you should vote for me on Nov. 8, 2022

By Opinion Contributor

Published November 4, 2022 at 2:30PM

Teddy Fikre (courtesy photo)

Earlier this week, we invited the candidates running in Tuesday’s general election to write a post about why our readers should vote for them. Find information here on how and where to vote in Arlington on Nov. 8.

Below is the unedited response from the independent candidate for Virginia’s 8th Congressional District, Teddy Fikre.

Don Beyer: Why you should vote for me on Nov. 8, 2022

By Opinion Contributor

Published November 4, 2022 at 2:00PM

Rep. Don Beyer (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Earlier this week, we invited the candidates running in Tuesday’s general election to write a post about why our readers should vote for them. Find information here on how and where to vote in Arlington on Nov. 8.

Below is the unedited response from Rep. Don Beyer, who is running for re-election in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District.

Bethany Sutton: Why you should vote for me on Nov. 8, 2022

By Opinion Contributor

Published November 4, 2022 at 1:30PM

A headshot of Bethany Sutton, who is running for School Board (via Arlington Democrats)

Earlier this week, we invited the candidates running in Tuesday’s general election to write a post about why our readers should vote for them. Find information here on how and where to vote in Arlington on Nov. 8.

Below is the unedited response from Democrat-endorsed School Board candidate Bethany Sutton.

James ‘Vell’ Rives IV: Why you should vote for me on Nov. 8, 2022

By Opinion Contributor

Published November 4, 2022 at 1:00PM

Independent School Board candidate James 'Vell' Rives IV (courtesy photo)

Earlier this week, we invited the candidates running in Tuesday’s general election to write a post about why our readers should vote for them. Find information here on how and where to vote in Arlington on Nov. 8.

Below is the unedited response from independent School Board candidate James “Vell” Rives IV.

Adam Theo: Why you should vote for me on Nov. 8, 2022

By Opinion Contributor

Published November 4, 2022 at 11:30AM

Adam Theo at the June 2022 County Board meeting (courtesy photo)

Earlier this week, we invited the candidates running in Tuesday’s general election to write a post about why our readers should vote for them. Find information here on how and where to vote in Arlington on Nov. 8.

Below is the unedited response from independent County Board candidate Adam Theo.

Matt de Ferranti: Why you should vote for me on Nov. 8, 2022

By Opinion Contributor

Published November 4, 2022 at 11:00AM

Democrat County Board candidate Matt de Ferranti (courtesy photo)

Earlier this week, we invited the candidates running in Tuesday’s general election to write a post about why our readers should vote for them. Find information here on how and where to vote in Arlington on Nov. 8.

Below is the unedited response from the Democratic nominee for the County Board, Matt de Ferranti.

Audrey Clement: Why you should vote for me on Nov. 8, 2022

By Opinion Contributor

Published November 4, 2022 at 10:30AM

Independent County Board candidate Audrey Clement (2015 file photo)

Earlier this week, we invited the candidates running in Tuesday’s general election to write a post about why our readers should vote for them. Find information here on how and where to vote in Arlington on Nov. 8.

Below is the unedited response from independent County Board candidate Audrey Clement.

Morning Poll: Any regrets if this is the final end to Daylight Saving Time?

By ARLnow.com

Published November 4, 2022 at 9:30AM

Sunrise over D.C., as seen from Arlington (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, when clocks “fall back” by one hour and we gain an extra hour of sleep (well, those without kids at least).

There’s a possibility that this could be the last end to Daylight Saving Time.

Poll: Which Arlington-affiliated billionaire or wealthy family should buy the Commanders?

By ARLnow.com

Published November 3, 2022 at 10:00AM | Updated November 4, 2022 at 9:05AM

Jeff Bezos at the Economic Club of Washington on Sept. 13, 2018 (staff photo)

(Updated at 9:05 a.m.) Dan Snyder may finally be selling the Washington Commanders.

News reports yesterday heralded the news that Snyder, who has provided over a long stretch of football futility and ugly controversies, has hired bankers to explore a partial or full sale of the NFL team.

Morning Poll: Are you a lawyer?

By ARLnow.com

Published November 2, 2022 at 9:30AM

ARLnow columnist (and immigration attorney) James Montana

Sometimes, it seems like half of the people commenting on our stories are lawyers.

There are the fights over the exact technical meaning of words, citations of state and federal law, and — on occasion — people actually self-identifying as lawyers. That’s not to mention the ability to comment on news stories throughout the day.