Editorials

“Lewis is an all-around impressive guy. He’s smart, informed, experienced, nice and capable. We think he’s overall the best candidate for Council after John Chapman…we find him invariably responsive and believe he would give the genuine concerns of residents a fair hearing on all issues”

Your View: I Endorse James Lewis and Alyia Gaskins

“While we have some sympathetic support from Alexandria lawmakers, there are two people running for office who say we will find a way to get this done: Alyia Gaskins and James Lewis.”

Why I’m Running for City Council

“Throughout my career and service to the city, I have built a track record of reaching out, following the key details and finding creative solutions that solve real problems….By focusing on the details and being creative, we can move Alexandria forward! I hope my vision for our city and its future earns your vote.”

Your View: I Support James Lewis for City Council

“As someone who was struck by a car in Old Town, twice – one block apart, I know pedestrian safety matters…If you care about pedestrian safety, I strongly encourage you to join me in voting for James Lewis for City Council because he will be the champion for pedestrian safety we desperately need!”

Your View: James Lewis for City Council

“I write to endorse James Lewis for City Council….Good ideas can come from anywhere, and Jimmy’s door is always open. He is truly inclusive. He’s also brave. We need someone on Council that is willing to stand up for the hard right over the easy wrong.”

Leveraging City Contracts

“As Alexandria looks for new ways to support our local small businesses, especially those owned by [traditionallly] disadvantaged entrepreneurs, leveraging city contracts should be a part of any plan.”

Alexandria Times endorsement

“James Lewis is the candidate the Times editorial board most strongly endorses…Lewis understands the value of diving into detail on many of Alexandria’s most urgent issues, and he also understands the implications of these issues from the perspectives of both impacted residents and city staff.”

Your View: I Support James Lewis for Council

“Lewis has demonstrated that he has spent a lot of time already learning about the city, and he has an immediate grasp of what is most important to all of us and how we want our future to look.”

Finding a Balance (on development)

“We need to stand over the city and decide what goes where: schools, public safety assets, housing types and how best to move people, stormwater and traffic. A master plan is not stacking small area plans together; it’s the thread that binds them into a vision.”

Your View: My vote is for James Lewis

“He listens hard and he works even harder to bring people together to find the best way forward.”

Alexandria’s Charm Is Its People

“The people of our City are its heart and its greatest strategic asset. As we prepare for the next three decades, we need to lean into that advantage and keep our neighbors’ voices front and center.”

Residents and Developers Deserve at Least Equal Consideration

“Staff needs to hear the voices of residents, not just developers, when making decisions.”

Affordable Homeownership Builds Community

“Any solution to the city’s and region’s affordable housing crisis must involve a mix of units and types. Allowing people to break the rental trap and own their home is the solution that builds generational wealth while building neighborhoods.”