What's the deal with CBC candidates?

Q: Why do they run a "joint campaign"? Are they all the same?

A: No, they're not all the same. They are independent, non-partisan candidates who came to the CBC Nominating Convention and asked for the CBC endorsement. Once they won the CBC Convention's endorsement, they became the CBC candidates.

Q: Then why run as a team?

A: Because it works! :-) No, seriously, it does work - the experience of campaigning together, working together towards a common goal in the weeks leading up to the election prepares the candidates for the job of serving on council or school board together.

It builds consensus. It builds a team - and many CBC-elected officials credit the arduous task of campaigning together for establishing the teamwork that GETS THINGS DONE once they are in office!

Awarness Ads In Falls Church News Press

Today is the official start of the campaign for candidates, Gardner, Hockenberry, and Webb for City council, and Maller, Hyland and Wodiska for School board. The innovative media buy illustrates the fact that we are a united group of individuals. All looking forward to a strong community, and strong schools, while being independent. This group is a can do group. Having moved the city forward after years of bickering and red tape. Robin Gardner said it best on the official campaign web site. http://www.blogger.com/http//www.votefallschurch.org%22We are a community that is moving forward. We recognize that to retain our independence – something our community fought hard for more than fifty years ago – we need to maintain strong schools, an active business community, and a strong, reliable stream of revenue. These key elements in our community allow us to enjoy the things that define who we are: the Farmers Market, the Memorial Day parade, and the Concerts in the Park, to name a few We need to incorporate the feelings of all generations in our community to sustain our “village” – the place we call home."

We can not emphasize enough. The future strength of the city is at stake in this election. Voter turnout is paramount. The results from this election will be felt by everyone in the city. If you would like to help, please go to the web site and find out more.

2008 Vote Falls Church Campaign is up and running in record time.

The new 2008 Vote Falls Church campaign is up and running in record time. One of the many traits of this group is the ability to get things done. The campaign is no different. This years election is playing out to be one of the most contested in years. There are huge differences between the two groups. So it is critical that the community understands what is at stake. Setting aside what we think we know from what is fact. That is the goal of this blog, to inform you of the facts as we see them and keep you updated on how things are playing out. The official campaign web site is linked on the left side of this page. http://votefallschurch.googlepages.com/home2teFallsChurch.org Please stay tuned, comment and most importantly, get involved and vote.

NEWS FLASH!! Certified Candidates List!

As of Tuesday, March 4th at 5:00pm, there were 8 certified candidates for Falls Church City Council and 4 certified candidates for Falls Church School Board. A banner crop of candidates by anyone's reckoning, and it may just be a record number of City Council candidates! Your candidates are (in alpha order): (* denotes an incumbent)

Falls Church City Council:

• Nader Baroukh
• Robin Gardner*
• Ed Hillegas
• Marlind "Lindy" Hockenberry*
• Margaret Housen
• Patrice Lepczyzk
• Sam Mabry
• Lawrence Webb

Falls Church School Board:

• Charlotte Hyland
• Kim Maller
• Kieran Sharpe*
• Joan Wodiska*

Kim Maller

Kim Maller, CBC Candidate for School Board, w/ her 2 daughters. http://www.fallschurchcbc.net/