Posts tagged Republicans
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National links: Why parking lots are disappearing from downtowns across the US
Many downtown parking lots are getting a new life as housing and offices. A plan to build a high-speed light rail connecting Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver gains traction. Dallas takes on transportation as its first climate change issue. Keep reading…
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The Democrats will control Virginia. What does this mean for transportation?
Virginia is now a wholly-blue state, as Democrats won majorities in both the state House and Senate in Tuesday’s election. They will have the opportunity to pass many previously-stalled legislative proposals, including on transportation and housing as well as hot-button national issues. Keep reading…
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At a Reston forum, 5 supervisor candidates range from hostile to cautious about development
The Reston Citizens Association hosted a forum on April 23 for candidates vying to represent the Hunter Mill district, which covers Reston and Vienna in Fairfax County. Most of the questions focused on issues specific to Reston, which is in the midst of a heated debate over new development, zoning code updates, and the future of the community. Keep reading…
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Understand Montgomery County politics on two dimensions with this graphic
Voters in Montgomery County and across Maryland will cast primary ballots on Tuesday, June 26. This graphic, posted to Daily Kos by Eric Hensal, visually arranges candidates for Montgomery executive and council, along with Governor Larry Hogan, based on common donors. Keep reading…
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Why is Republican Michael Bekesha running for DC Council?
Michael Bekesha is running for DC Council in Ward 6, which covers Capitol Hill, H Street, Shaw, Southwest Waterfront, and the Navy Yard. He believes in bus lanes, bike lanes, inclusionary zoning, and in encouraging greater density and more mixed-use housing. He's also a Republican. Keep reading…
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Ending this federal giveaway for rich homeowners could lower housing costs
The Republican-led Congress may be geared to take up tax reform after the summer recess, and it may affect policies related to housing for millions of Americans. Notably, the Trump administration has indicated that it supports eliminating the Mortgage Interest Deduction, which allows homeowners to pay lower taxes. Keep reading…
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A business group suggests Congress impose changes to Metro. Is that a good idea?
Congress should make WMATA unconstitutional, says a local business organization, unless DC, Maryland, and Virginia make changes to the agency. These could include smaller board of only transit experts instead of elected leaders, no arbitration for labor contracts, and a dedicated funding source. Keep reading…
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What will DC look like under Trump? One of our contributors takes his best guess.
Before last week’s historic and unprecedented election, DC was preparing for a more autonomous and possible independent future. With Donald Trump as president, it may be in for just the opposite. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Election eve
Not sold on statehood; GOP out of cities; What inner city?; Transit on the ballot; Metro’s need for less speed; More Purple Line jitters; Real estate to the rescue?; Walkable future in Tysons?; Historic preservation discord; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Up in smoke
Pepco no-go; Someone beats the Wiz; No paper trail; Last call; Blunt disagreement; River Road response; Streetcar clap back; FBI price check. Keep reading…