Libby wins the Arlington Dems endorsement for County Board. Read more...
Yesterday evening, Libby was sworn in to the Arlington County Board. Weren’t able to make it? That’s OK! You can watch the video courtesy of Arlington County!
Prefer to read her remarks? Keep reading for the full transcript.
Arlington, VA – Earlier this evening, Democratic nominee Libby Garvey was elected to the Arlington County Board. Upon learning of her victory, Libby Garvey issued the following statement:
I’d like to thank the voters of Arlington. It’s been an honor and privilege to serve you on the School Board, and I look forward to serving you on the County Board as well. I am ready to get to work for the residents of Arlington County as a County Board member, and I very much look forward to working with my new County Board colleagues and with the talented and dedicated Arlington County Government staff.
Arlington Democratic Chair Mike Lieberman also issued the following statement:
I want to be among the first to congratulate Libby Garvey on her election to the County Board. Libby represents the best of Arlington. Through her work on the School Board, she has helped bring to Arlington the great schools, welcoming and diverse spirit, and progressive values that make our community so special. We could not be prouder for her to now bring her talents and to the County Board.
Anyone who has worked campaigns knows that electoral victories do not happen by accident. I could not be more thankful for the hard work of the Arlington Democrats, who turned out in force for Libby by knocking on countless doors, standing at the polls in the cold, and making more than 20,000 phone calls to remind voters to come to the polls. Tonight’s victory is not only a victory for Libby but a victory for all Arlingtonians, especially those who worked so hard to reaffirm our Democratic values.
Polls are closed for the Arlington County Board special election. We’ll have the results posted as soon as we know them. You can also check live results with the State Board of Elections by clicking here.
Go Libby!
Polls are open for the Arlington County Board special election. Get out there and vote for Libby! Polls are open from 6am until 7pm. Voting takes place at your regular polling location.
Find out where you vote:
http://www.arlingtonva.us/Departments/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationPollingPlaces.aspx
Need a ride? Email Arlington Dems at info@arlingtondemocrats.org, or call 703-528-8588.
Dear Democratic Family:
This election is important not only for the future of Arlington County but also for this years November elections. We Democrats have lost 2 of the last 4 special elections. We can’t afford to lose tomorrow! We have to keep forward momentum going if we are to keep Virginia blue in November when Governor Tim Kaine and President Barack Obama are on the ballot. With your help I know we’ll come out on top and I’m excited to see all of my Democratic friends at the polls!
This is a pivotal time in Arlington. We are a vibrant, energetic community – without a doubt, Arlington is a great place to live and do business. But the years ahead present very real challenges and opportunities for our community as well as some very significant decision points for our community’s leaders.
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