Kalypso’s and Montmartre Host Candidates’ Forum in Reston
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Kalypso’s and Montmartre Host Candidates’ Forum in Reston

With Lake Anne and its sparkling fountain as a backdrop, candidates for Va. Lt. Governor took questions from a panel of Reston civic leaders and residents on the patio of Kalypso’s Sports Tavern. The forum was sponsored by Reston Strong, hosted by Kalypso’s and Cafe Montmartre.

With Lake Anne and its sparkling fountain as a backdrop, candidates for Va. Lt. Governor took questions from a panel of Reston civic leaders and residents on the patio of Kalypso’s Sports Tavern. The forum was sponsored by Reston Strong, hosted by Kalypso’s and Cafe Montmartre. Photo by John Lovaas

Saturday, May 29, 2021

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Photo by John Lovaas

From left: candidates, Former Va. NAACP President Sean Perryman; Va. Sen. David Marsden, surrogate for Norfolk Councilwoman Andria McClellan; and Del. Mark Levine. Exchanges among them were spirited, with several areas of agreement. While both Perryman and Levine opposed taking contributions from Dominion Power or corporate PACs, Perryman called out Levine for taking a $300,000 loan from himself. Sen. Marsden was at a disadvantage, unable to specify candidate McClellan’s position on policy issues, e.g., police reform & campaign finance.

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Photo by John Lovaas

The Panel, from left: Dennis Hays, RCA President & former US Ambassador; John Farrell, longtime Reston resident & land-use, homeowner association Attorney; and, Laurie Dodd, member Reston Community Center Board & child welfare attorney. Together, they asked a wide range of public policy questions.