July 5th, 2009
Due to a last minute cancellation, Ed Gillespie will no longer be able to attend the AYR July meeting, scheduled for Monday, July 6. However, the AYRs will now be joined by GOPAC chairman Frank Donatelli.
Mr. Donatelli most recently served as the Deputy Chairman of the Republican National Committee during the 2008 presidential elections. His previous appointments have included serving as an Assistant to President Ronald Reagan for Political and Intergovernmental Affairs and as Deputy Assistant to the President for Public Liaison at the White House. Mr. Donatelli served on White House Chief of Staff James Baker’s team that negotiated the 1984 presidential debates, a role he reprised as a Senior Advisor to Bob Dole in 1996. He was also a Regional Political Director for Ronald Reagan and was active in the presidential campaigns of George H.W. Bush.
Join us on Monday, July 6 as we hear Frank talk about the future of the Republican Party, both nationally and in Virginia.
Location: Murphy’s Irish Pub (upstairs bar), 713 King Street, Alexandria, VA
Time: Happy Hour - 7pm; Business meeting and guest speaker - 7:30pm
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July 5th, 2009
Kiley Smith has just been hired as the new Victory Field Director for Arlington, Alexandria & Eastern Fairfax County.
Within the next few weeks, a Victory field office will be located in Alexandria. Location to be announced soon.
Kiley can be reached at:
kileysmith@rpv.org
804.814.1752 cell
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June 10th, 2009
Dear Fellow Alexandrians:
On May 5th the citizens of Alexandria elected new leadership to serve as their voice on local issues over the next three years. The new City Council takes office on July 1st and the next few weeks are an opportunity for incumbents and new members to work together in the best interest of the
city. This is not a time to forge new policy.
The current issue at hand is the timing of the City Council election and moving it from May to November. For years this has been a topic of conversation and has yet to be resolved. On the heels of an election that yielded unexpected results to some, this issue has emerged as a priority by the current Alexandria City Council.
Alexandrians voted for a more balanced City Council in order to gain fresh perspectives and ideas. Pushing through political legislation during a lameduck session isn’t putting the citizens of Alexandria first.
The existing Alexandria City Council is holding a public hearing on Saturday, June 13 at 9:30am at City Hall (301 King Street) to hear your opinion on moving City Council elections from May to November beginning in 2012. Here’s what you can do to get involved:
1. Contact Alexandria City Council members by phone or email to let them know you support May elections. You can find all current city council members contact information on the city website at www.alexandriava.gov/Council.
2. Speak in person on June 13th to share your opinion. You may register in advance to speak by calling the City Clerk at (703)838-4550 or come and register that day.
Following the public hearing, the Council will take action on the proposed ordinance.
I want you to keep in mind that Alexandria isn’t alone holding May local elections; at least 28 neighboring cities have elections outside of November, the majority occurring in May. These are in Fairfax County, Prince William County and Prince Georges County. *There are good reasons to separate local politics from national and state level campaigns and I hope you will show your support for continued May City Council elections.*
Regards,
Frank Fannon IV
Alexandria City Councilman-elect
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May 3rd, 2009
On Tuesday, May 5, Alexandrians will go to the polls to elect their new City Council. This year the GOP has two very competent and energetic candidates in Frank Fannon and Phil Cefaratti.
There are many ways you can help elect Frank and Phil to the City Council in these finals days.
* Monday, May 4 - Alexandria Young Republicans GOTV efforts
In lieu of a guest speaker, the AYRs meeting on May 4 will be dedicated to last minute GOTV efforts for Frank and Phil Join us at Murphy’s Irish Pub (713 King Street, Old Town Alexandria) at 7pm. Don’t forget to bring your phone!
* Tuesday, May 5 - Election Day Volunteers Needed
Do you have a few hours to volunteer on Election Day? Volunteers are needed:
– inside the polls to ensure that every vote is properly counted
– outside the polls handing out sample ballots
If you are interested, please contact Chris Marston, Alexandria Republican City Committee Chair at chris.marston@gmail.com.
What would an Election Day be without a Victory Party?! Help celebrate the victories of Frank and Phil at Pat Troy’s located at 111 N. Pitt Street, Old Town Alexandria.
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