Here I Am

Welcome to my new blog! After the election, as I began to transition my life to one that did not include service on the City Council, I thought about ways to stay in touch with the 2,500 or so people who regularly received my newsletter during my tenure on the City Council.

Of the things that I did during my two years serving the people of Alexandria, I greatly enjoyed writing my monthly newsletter--and the ensuing onslaught of e-mails that I would receive in the days following when it was sent out.

Alexandrians are not a shy bunch, and they have a set of experiences and education that make discourse an exciting prospect. While I'm sure there is no way to duplicate the monthly "give and take" that I enjoyed so much, my hope is to create a forum where I can share my thoughts on issues and you can feedback.

This is not going to be a blog where I post pictures of my adorable kids (if you're interested, drop me an e-mail and I can get those to you), or tell you about my latest vacation--or even a place where I offer restaurant tips. I intend to focus on issues, events in our community, and how residents can influence the decisions being made. Together we can continue to make Alexandria a better place to live, work and raise a family.

Let me know what's on your mind!