Alexandria Times Endorses Candidates in Democratic Primaries

A big election looms next Tuesday for Alexandrians: Democratic primaries for the office of Mayor of the City of Alexandria, as well as a replacement for Del. Rob Krupicka, who surprised many when he announced he was leaving to tend to his new donut business.

In the Mayor’s race, the incumbent, Mayor Bill Euille, faces challenges by Vice Mayor Allison Silberberg and former Mayor Kerry Donley

In the wide-open 45th District Democratic primary race, the choices are: Larry Altenburg, Craig Fifer, Julie Jakopic, Mark Levine and Clarence Tong

Today, the Alexandria Times newspaper announces its endorsements in the two races:

• Bill Euille: “Despite the strengths of the mayoral challengers and the shortcomings on the mayor’s record, the Times believes, after considerable research and deliberation, that neither Silberberg nor Donley has made a compelling enough case to topple a competent, honest incumbent. We believe that Euille’s steady, capable leadership has earned him the chance at another three years at the city’s helm.”
• Craig Fifer: “Fifer has shown a mastery of a broad range of issues, from education and the environment to issues affecting veterans and criminal justice. His experience writing draft legislation for the Virginia General Assembly, combined with his work in local government mean he will be able to make an immediate impact in Richmond.”

Read the entire Alexandria Times column here.