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Reeder Nominated for Arlington County Board Race in November
Long-time Arlington resident and civic activist John Reeder unanimously won the Arlington Green Party’s nomination to run as its candidate for Arlington County Board on the November 2008 ballot. Reeder won the nomination at the Green Party’s monthly meeting held on April 10, 2008.
Arlington/Courthouse Greens were founded in early 2001 and are an affiliated local of the Green Party of Virginia (which is a member of the Green Party of the United States). The local came into being as a result of interest in the Green Party in Arlington following the presidential bid in 2000. Meetings are run by consensus process and all are welcome to attend. Decisions requiring a vote (where consensus is not present) may be restricted to members. Arlington Greens have been involved in a number of local campaigns including opposition to widening of I-66, actions to stop the loss of affordable housing in the County, lobbying for the Living Wage Ordinance (passed in 2003 by the County Board), opposition to the Death Penalty--to name just a few.
But who are you?
Greens provide real solutions for real problems. Whether working for universal health care, alternative energy, election reform, a sustainable economy, or decent, living wages for workers, fighting overdevelopment and gentrification, or opposing corporate globalization and the war in Iraq, Greens are your neighbors who have the courage and independence necessary to take on the powerful corporate interests that dominate our lives.
Our members are active in many organizations that promote our 10 key values. We welcome opportunities to advance our common goals, as outlined in the Ten Key Values. We are grassroots activists, environmentalists, advocates for social justice, nonviolent protesters and regular citizens who've had enough of corporate-dominated politics. Greens are renewing democracy without the support of corporate donors. We do not accept contributions from corporations, labor organizations, or corporate Political Action Committees (PACs).
How do I get involved?
We invite you to join the Arlington Courthouse Greens and join the Green movement in building a new political party and a movement dedicated to promoting ecology, democracy, justice, community and peace.
If you like, you can join us at our next meeting to get a feel for us, and get your questions answered in person.
In addition to your contribution, if you sign on to do as little as distribute on a one time basis information in your neighborhood or on your block regarding the important issues that arise, you will be serving yourself and your neighbors.
Please take a look at the FAQ or drop us a line at info [at] arlingtongreens.org.