Although Alexandria may be “the fun side of the Potomac,” recent coverage of the approaching Democratic primary suggests a more fitting city slogan: “We Want More!”
Local special interests are in full overdrive, providing spending wish lists to candidates eager to trade their support for votes. Among the more recent demands are more affordable housing; more pay for certain city workers; more environmental programs; more spending on opioid treatment; more school spending; and more programs for the “undocumented community” and low income residents.
While I have no hope that the individuals involved in this triennial spectacle will consider the taxpayers who fund it, at least the city leaders could change our slogan to something more accurate.
Larry Ruggiero
Alexandria