Dear Federation Members:

The two candidates seeking to represent Arlington and McLean in the House of Delegates have agreed to two debates before the Aug. 19 special election. Democrat Richard “Rip” Sullivan and Republican David Foster are the only candidates on the ballot for the 48th District seat vacated by Robert H. Brink (D), who accepted a job in Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s administration.

They will square off at 8 a.m. Aug. 5 in a Fairfax Chamber of Commerce candidates forum at 7900 W. Park Dr., Suite A550, in Tysons Corner. Topics will be limited to business issues, and preregistration is required at www.fairfaxchamber.org.

The second debate will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at George Mason University’s Founders Hall, 3351 Fairfax Dr., Arlington.



A reminder, the Civic Federation will have candidates night on September 2, 2014 at the Hazel Auditorium, Virginia Hospital Center, 1701 N George Mason Drive, Arlington VA 22205. This year we have County Board, School Board, Congressional, and Senate races and two special elections: Treasurer and School Board. So please mark your calendars for this event that is considered to be the official kick-off to the Arlington County Campaign Season.



Thanks,



Michael McMenamin