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“We are all the temporary stewards of this national treasure
called Alexandria.”
- Allison Silberberg
“Silberberg has shown considerable courage as a council newcomer in standing against her fellow members on the waterfront redevelopment issue. We hope that other councilors will join her in working to ensure that the heart of Old Town remains livable.”
- The Alexandria Times editorial, March 21, 2013
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Endorsements & Campaign Kickoff
Endorsements
■ The Honorable Patsy Ticer
■ State Senator Richard Saslaw
■ State Senator Adam Ebbin
■ Delegate Charniele Herring
■ Former Vice Mayor Mel Bergheim
■ Former City Councilwoman Joyce Woodson
■ Former School Board Member Eileen Cassidy Rivera
■ Former City Manager Vola Lawson
■ Alexandria Committee of Police, Local 5
■ Alexandria Political Action Committee for Education
■ Alexandrians for a Livable City
■ Alexandrians for Sensible Growth
■ Northern Virginia Labor Federation, AFL-CIO
■ Virginia Partisans
■ Vote for Free Ethiopia US
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“EMILY’s List is proud to endorse and support your candidacy knowing that once elected you will serve your constituents with energy and integrity.”
- EMILY’s List
“A Voice of Reason”
- The Honorable Patsy Ticer
“She has all the makings of a fabulous elected official. She’s got a terrific resume. She’s been active in this community. She’s extraordinarily bright and personable.”
- State Senator Richard Saslaw
“Allison is an independent thinker who listens carefully and then gets things done. She will be a terrific addition
to City Council.”
- State Senator Adam Ebbin
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Watch Allison’s Campaign Kickoff Video!
To watch the video, simply click here, or on the photo.
Here are three clips with Allison’s remarks from the kickoff:
Allison Silberberg’s Sense of Mission
Allison Silberberg’s Core Vision
Allison Silberberg’s Jobs Initiative
Heartfelt thanks to the award-winning Double R Productions
for their friendship, talent in creating this beautiful video,
and remarkable generosity.
Click here to see photos from the kickoff.
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To support Allison’s campaign with a check or to give through ActBlue,
please see CONTRIBUTE page.
Many thanks for the outpouring of support.
Every donation has impact and is greatly appreciated.
Big thanks to each of our volunteers, including the Parkfairfax Brigade and the city-wide “Allison” Brigade.
Allison is grateful to the all-volunteer, grassroots campaign.
Join Allison’s Team as a volunteer or supporter!
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Please join Allison at her next “Council on Your Corner”
on a Saturday in June, 10 am - 12 noon.
Exact Date and Location to be determined.
Share your Thoughts, Ideas, and Concerns with Allison
at her Monthly “Council on Your Corner” Coffees!
“Council on Your Corner” is at a different local spot each month in Alexandria.
Many thanks to Ramparts, Union Street Public House, Tempo, and St. Elmo’s
for hosting our first four gatherings!
And many thanks to all the folks who have joined us for each one.
To let Allison Silberberg know your thoughts about an issue, to invite her to an event, to host a coffee or to get involved, please contact Allison’s Administrative Aide, Mark McHugh at mark.mchugh@alexandriava.gov. Big thanks to Mark McHugh!
Please go to the SCHEDULE page for a complete listing.
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To Our Whole, Incredible Team: THANK YOU!!!
I am so grateful to each and every one of you!
This is an all-volunteer, grassroots campaign. Make a difference with Allison.
Join Allison’s Team as a volunteer or supporter!
Contact Allison: allison@allisonsilberberg.com.
Share your ideas and concerns with Allison at allison@allisonsilberberg.com.
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Learn about Allison’s Community Work & Public Service.
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(Photo by Wayne Hulehan)
(Nothing contained herein implies an endorsement by the Alexandria Fire Department
or the City of Alexandria.)
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Allison’s Latest Media Highlights
■ Gazette Packet: “Horse Trading at City Hall as Council Members Approach
Budget Deadline” (May 2, 2013)
■ Patch: “Beauregard Plan OK’d Amidst Pleas for More Affordable Housing”
(April 13, 2013)
■ The Washington Post: “Alexandria rezones Beauregard Plan” (April 13, 2013)
■ The Alexandria Times: “Library hours could be cut under proposed budget”
(April 4, 2013)
■ Patch: “Vice Mayor Silberberg’s ‘Council on Your Corner’ in Old Town”
(April 4, 2013)
■ The Alexandria Times: “Editorial: Old Town must be protected from Consequences
of Redevelopment” (March 21, 2013)
■ Patch: “Letter to the Editor: Hill Supports Silberberg’s Waterfront Compromise”
(March 6, 2013)
■ Patch: “Letter to the Editor: Desfosses on Silberberg’s Waterfront Compromise”
(March 5, 2013)
■ WAMU: “Community Battles Back Against VDOT Construction in their Backyard”
(March 1, 2013 -- Written & Audio version)
■ Huffington Post: “Folk Legend Pete Seeger Joins Alexandria Waterfront Debate”
(February 28, 2013)
■ Patch: “Folk Legend Pete Seeger Joins Alexandria Waterfront Debate”
(February 28, 2013)
■ Patch: “New Alexandria City Council Installed”
(January 3, 2013)
■ Alexandria News: “New Alexandria City Council Takes Office”
(January 3, 2013)
■ Alexandria Gazette Packet: “Analyzing Voting Results”
(November 15, 2012)
■ The Washington Post: “Alexandria Democrats unseat GOP incumbents”
(November 6, 2012)
■ Alexandria Times: “Democrats Sweep Alexandria City Council Election”
(November 7, 2012)
■ Alexandria Gazette Packet: “Democrats Sweep Alexandria City Election”
(November 8, 2012)
■ Alexandria Gazette Packet: “Alexandria City Council Election Returns:
Precinct by Precinct” (November 7, 2012)
■ Alexandria News: “Staying the Course: Alexandria, Virginia, The Nation”
(November 7, 2012)
■ Alexandria News Editorial: “Candidates Victorious” (November 7, 2012)
■ Read the General Election Results (November 6, 2012)
■ Read the General Election Results, Precinct by Precinct (November 6, 2012)
■ Alexandria Gazette Packet & on Patch: “City Needs Consensus Builder”
(Letter to the Editor by Helen R. Desfosses, November 1, 2012)
■ Alexandria Gazette Packet & on Patch: “Committed and Energetic”
(Letter to the Editor by Suzanne Lachelier, November 1, 2012)
■ ACTion Alexandria: “What does the Last Saturday of the Month mean to You?”
(Essay by Allison Silberberg, October 26, 2012)
■ Patch & Gazette Packet:
“Letter to the Editor: Why Alexandria Needs Allison Silberberg”
By Eileen Cassidy Rivera (October 24, 2012)
■ Gazette Packet: “Letter to the Editor: New Voice for the City”
By Ruth T. Woods (October 24, 2012)
■ Washington Jewish Week:
“On the Campaign Trail: Allison Silberberg runs for City Council”
(October 10, 2012)
■ EMILY’s List endorsed Allison Silberberg, August 28, 2012.
■ Guest on “The Politics Hour” of The Kojo Nnamdi Show on WAMU.
■ “Waterfront Hot Issue for Silberberg on the Campaign Trail”
All Media Hits are on Media.
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Allison Silberberg’s Platform
■ Fought and is fighting for a compromise for the waterfront plan and would like the City Council to make it a “people’s” waterfront, and will continue to push for a small, permanent band shell in Oronoco Bay Park for cultural events and gatherings to build community.
■ Proponent of public-private partnerships and philanthropy to reach out to civic-minded citizens who believe in this national treasure called Alexandria.
■ As the Chair of Alexandria’s Economic Opportunities Commission (EOC) from 2010 to 2012 and as an EOC member since 2004, Allison is a proven, passionate advocate for affordable housing and job creation and has worked on a wide range of legislative priorities on behalf of the most vulnerable.
■ Demand smart/creative development around mass transit.
■ Staunch commitment to economic sustainability, fiscal responsibility and Alexandria’s AAA bond rating.
■ As a former educator, strong supporter of early education, small classrooms, tutoring and apprenticeship programs for city’s youth.
■ Having taught in Anacostia and as the author of a top-selling book about individuals making a difference through innovative social programs, Allison is committed to ESL and GED programs, which lead to jobs and self-sufficiency.
■ Envisions a city-wide beautification jobs initiative program by coordinating with The Corps Network, which is similar to President Roosevelt’s CCC program.
■ Determined to leverage relationships with national historic preservation entities to further Alexandria’s historic character and to preserve open space. Insistent that city leadership not try to be like National Harbor and its future gambling destination. Regarding the future of Old Town, Allison wrote a column that ran in the Metro section of The Washington Post in December 2011.
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“We have to ask ourselves, ‘What kind of a city and community do we want to live in?’ If we know our core of who we are, then we would know that we are not National Harbor and that BRAC should have never come to pass. To me, Alexandria is like Bedford Falls from ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ and we should not try to be what we are not, which is Pottersville, which is fine for other communities but not for us. There is only one Alexandria, and we should stick to our knitting if our beloved city is going to survive another 400 years. It all starts with knowing your core vision. Alexandria needs leadership that has that core vision in the marrow of its bones.”
- Allison Silberberg
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June 9, 2012.
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Allison Silberberg: A Quick Bio
Vice Mayor of Alexandria. Elected to City Council on November 6, 2012.
Author of two books, including “Visionaries In Our Midst: Ordinary People
who are Changing our World,” which hit #1 on Amazon’s Philanthropy &
Charity list. Named a Finalist for ForeWord Reviews’ Book of the Year
Award in 2009.
Freelance writer/Communications consultant.
Chair of Alexandria’s Economic Opportunities Commission (EOC),
2010 - 2012. Appointed EOC member, 2004 - 2012. Focused
EOC’s legislative priorities on affordable housing and job creation.
Initiated and led EOC’s annual public service day, “All Hands on Deck,”
which did a makeover of the Alexandria Community Shelter in 2011.
Former Capitol Hill staffer for Senator Lloyd M. Bentsen.
Founded and led a nonprofit that mentored youth in Anacostia.
20+ years of community outreach work and public service.
Launched and directed monthly charitable events that gave over $50,000
to local nonprofits.
Serves on the board of the National Chamber Ensemble.
Served as president of the board of the Georgetown Senior Center.
Served on The World Bank’s Community Outreach Grants Committee.
Longtime member, Alexandria Democratic Committee.
Resident of Alexandria since 1989 and in historic Parkfairfax since 1992.
B.A. in international relations and history, American University.
M.F.A. in playwriting, UCLA’s School of Theater, Film & Television.
- Learn more about Allison’s community work and political experience.
- To read an in-depth biography, please visit the BIO page.
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Allison Silberberg with Delegate Charniele Herring at the Democratic Business Council
on October 5, 2012. The previous day, Delegate Herring gave a rousing introduction for
Allison at a fundraiser at Clyde’s, hosted by Jerry and Ed Bernier.
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(Photo by Courtney Bishop)
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