Northern Virginia/Realtors® Political Action Committee Endorses
Candidates for Arlington County Board and the City of Alexandria
The endorsements are approved by an 11-member board of Trustees appointed by the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® President of the Board. The NV/RPAC Trustees evaluate candidates through questionnaires, interviews, and voting records.
“The NV/RPAC Realtors® may identify themselves as Republicans, Democrats, or Independents, yet they put affiliations aside to represent the best interests of NVAR members,” said Ryan McLaughlin, CEO, NVAR. “Candidates receive NV/RPAC funding based on their support of Realtor® issues only.”
For the Arlington County Board’s one open seat, the NV/RPAC Trustees have endorsed Natalie Roy and Tenley Peterson. According to the Trustees, Roy, who is a Realtor® and a member of NVAR, is dedicated to promoting sustainable living and development, as well as affordable housing policies that will benefit the Arlington community. The Trustees said Peterson, a political newcomer, is knowledgeable about Arlington and how the county works, from affordable housing to transportation and development. She’s dedicated to improving the quality of life for Arlington residents.
“While these candidates are starkly different, each would well represent the interests of Realtors® in Arlington County as we face housing shortages, skyrocketing prices, and transportation challenges across the region,” said Mary Ann Burstein, Chair of the NV/RPAC Trustees.
City of Alexandria residents will vote for their Mayor and candidates for six open seats on the Alexandria City Council. For Mayor, NV/RPAC has endorsed current City Council member Alyia Gaskins.
“Alyia's consistent leadership on housing affordability was a key to securing her NV/RPAC endorsement,” said Burstein. “She has displayed a commitment to hearing all voices and creating pathways to ensure housing for all Alexandria residents.”
For City Council, NV/RPAC has endorsed the following four incumbent candidates, and two who are new to Alexandria politics:
Jesse O’Connell (challenger)
James “Jimmy” Lewis (challenger)
John Taylor Chapman (incumbent)
Canek Aguirre (incumbent)
Sarah Bagley (incumbent)
R. Kirk McPike (incumbent)
“The NV/RPAC endorsed candidates have a clear plan for Alexandria’s future and they have addressed issues such as housing affordability and aging in place for older Alexandrians,” said Mary Bowen, Vice Chair of the NV/RPAC. “They will guide us well into the future.”
Registered voters will head to the polls during the Arlington and Alexandria primary elections on June 18, 2024.
The mission of NV/RPAC is to position Realtors® to impact the future of the industry by supporting worthy candidates for state and local office who will support the industry and our key issues. The Trustees are empowered to solicit RPAC contributions, to make expenditures to influence the election of any candidate for state or local office in Northern Virginia, and to make expenditures to impact issues campaigns.
The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® serves as The Voice for Real Estate in Northern Virginia, enhancing the ability and opportunity of its members to conduct their business successfully, promoting professional competency, upholding the principles of fair housing for all, and preserving the right to own, transfer, and use real property. Headquartered in Fairfax, NVAR has grown to more than 13,000 Realtor® and real estate service provider members who carry out a real estate industry in a community of more than two million residents. Visit NVAR online at www.nvar.com.