FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 16, 2024
Contact: Austin Locke, info@tenleypeterson.com
Arlington, VA – Today, Tenley Peterson announced the endorsements of 35 current and former Arlington County Commissioners and Councilors. Tenley Peterson is seeking the Democratic nomination for an open seat on the Arlington County Board in 2024.
11 Current and Former Arlington Fiscal Affairs Advisory Commissioners (FAAC)
Thelma Askey
Patrick Bogenberger
Gillian Burgess
Paul Holland
David Kinney
Joan McDermott
Jessica Olson
Anthony Perez
Connie Phlipot
Sue Robinson
Kevin Yam
11 Current and Former Arlington Planning Commissioners (PC)
Eric Berkey
Elizabeth Gearin
Karen Guevara
Jim Lantelme
Elizabeth Morton
Peter Robertson
Leo Sarli
James Schroll
Jane Siegel
Tony Striner
Daniel Weir
13 Additional Current and Former Commissioners & Councilors
Christer Ahl, Crystal & Pentagon Cities Council
Ben D’Avanzo, Crystal & Pentagon Cities CouncilDuncan Barron, Disability Advisory Commission
Susan English, Crystal & Pentagon Cities Council
Meg Flores, Transportation Commission
Marguarite Gooden, Juvenile Detention Commission for Northern Virginia
Caroline Haynes, Forestry & Natural Resources Commission
David Howell, Forestry & Natural Resources Commission
Shruti Kuppa, Parks & Recreation Commission
Bill Ross, Arlington County Employees Retirement System
Jason Schwartz, Housing Commission
Chris Slatt, Transportation Commission
Steve Sockwell, Forestry & Natural Resources Commission
In a joint statement, the Commissioners and Councilors stated, “Since 2011, we have seen the impact of Tenley’s work. She has been remarkably effective in bringing folks together and achieving positive change. Her years of hands-on experience with budget and planning decisions will make her an effective advocate for all Arlingtonians on day one. We wholeheartedly support Tenley Peterson for Arlington County Board.”
In response to the endorsements, Peterson said, “I am honored to have so many of my colleagues from Arlington County’s commissions and councils endorse my candidacy for County Board today.” Peterson was on FAAC for eight years, including four years as Chair. She was appointed to the Planning Commission in 2019 and now serves as its Vice Chair. She continued, “I have enjoyed working with this dedicated group of community leaders to make sure our decisions center on people and reflect our community’s values. I am humbled by and grateful for their support. I look forward to continuing our productive working relationship if elected to Arlington County Board.”
Peterson is also an APS substitute teacher, mom of three, a union member, and a communications professional. Peterson is a progressive Democrat who believes that a public servant’s number one responsibility is putting people first when making policy decisions. If elected, Peterson will bring experience, pragmatism, and kindness to the County Board to find solutions that work for all of Arlington.
To learn more about Tenley Peterson’s candidacy, visit TenleyPeterson.com.
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