To the Editor:
It is rare to receive a letter complimenting a letter, but that’s what just happened, when I received an email from someone who has lived in Alexandria for 30 years and who understands politics and political consequences better than I.
In essence, the comments were in support of Allison Silberberg and questioned the wisdom of Mayor Euille’s potential write-in campaign in our current political climate.
The writer explained that he got up early, before catching a plane, to vote for Vice Mayor Silberberg in the Democratic primary. This special effort was motivated by the observation that there has been enough development without comparable investment in infrastructure in Old Town to create unease that relations between some city officials and developers may have grown too close.
The conclusion drawn was that it’s time for someone who at least knows how to “tack against the wind.” This might even help us regain a middle ground for constructive dialogue, one not dominated by super majority pre-emptions.
We need the best city councilors among us on the dais … not all the incumbents have proven their worth in serving the people not the party. Let’s vote for a new day.
Kathryn Papp
Alexandria