Lida's Husband, Arlington VA County Board Chair, Economist, Planner, Riding Transit, Walking Neighborhoods, Running for Re-Election in 25. TakisForArlington.com
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Free paper shredding today 8 to noon at the Trades Center in Shirlington. Two boxes/bags per person. Arlington residents only. arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
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An amazing day at the @Amazon #ArmedForcesCyclingClassic - in #Clarendon right in the heart of #ArlingtonVA - always an honor to present the Clarendon-Cup to the winners! And a big thank you to @arlingtonvapd @arlingtonvafd keeping everybody safe today!
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Tuesday, June 2 at Fleet Elementary: Open house on the several transportation projects slated for the mid-Arlington area bounded by Washington Boulevard, Wilson Boulevard, Columbia Pike and the Fairfax County line. arlingtonva.us/Government/Pr…
ALT map of mid-Arlington. "Projects include: S George Mason Dr Multimodal: Route 50 to Columbia Pike Arlington Boulevard Trail Southside: S George Mason to S Glebe S. Manchester Street Signal (VDOT) Arlington Boulevard Safety Improvements (VDOT) Route 50 at Route 27 Interchange (VDOT) Four Mile Run Sewer Relining Columbia Pike Bike Boulevards Vision Zero Safety Interventions"
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ICYMI: A reminder of what Public Works is all about: clearing tons of "snowcrete." #NationalPublicWorksWeek #TheOtherFirstResponders
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The largest class in Mason LIFE history! I know I speak for our entire university community when I tell you how proud we are of you for earning this achievement.
This accomplishment is a credit to you and to the faculty, staff, and family who supported you along the way.
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Share that well-known know-how, Arlington. Our friends at the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority will decide whether to help fund 12 transportation projects around the County. Tell them we'll gladly take the cheddar. thenovaauthority.org/funding…
ALT Potential transportation funding for Arlington from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority
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Switch Together, a group-buying program working with the County, has empowered over 16,604 homes toward solar. Learn more with no obligation to buy. Register for free customized solar recommendations. bit.ly/SwitchTogetherArlingt…
ALT Power that pays you back. Join the other 16,604 families motivated to power their homes with solar energy
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Takis Karantonis retweeted
Free paper shredding for Arlington residents until noon today at the Trades Center in Shirlington. Two boxes/bags per person. arlingtonva.us/Government/Pr…
ALT shredded paper
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With a big 🙏 THANK YOU! 🙏 to @girlscouts troop 60116!
Apr 29
Snow Crew earns Hometown Hero Patch 🍪🥹
The Arlington County Water, Sewer, Streets Bureau was honored as @girlscouts Hometown Heroes for its response to the Snowcrete Storm. Thanks to Troop 60116 for bestowing those famed Girl Scout cookies & a whole lot of appreciation!
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Apr 28
Honored to present a commending resolution to, and receive the Legacy Award from, Project PEACE, a partnership I initiated as an Arlington Local Official in 2006. Project PEACE ensures survivors receive a coordinated community response to domestic abuse that is trauma-informed.
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Share that well-known know-how, Arlington. The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority will decide whether to help fund 12 transportation projects across the County. Tell them the money will be well-spent. thenovaauthority.org/funding…
ALT Your commute. Your voice. 27 transportation projects. Provide comments during April 2-May 17.
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Check out the updated draft action plan for Vision Zero, the County initiative to get everyone safely to their Arlington destinations by 2030 no matter the means of travel. Feedback greatly appreciated. buff.ly/v2YQgjE
ALT We heard you-review the draft action plan. Review the draft transportation safety action plan.
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Celebrating #Earthday this year is renewing our commitment to our planet and all life on it, but also an act of resilience - and an act of resistance!
Apr 22
Earth Day is a reminder of our responsibility to take care of our planet, and we have our work cut out for us!
Donald Trump's attacks on our environment to protect the interests of his rich oil friends are many, but let me explain just 10 of them:
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With my colleague on the @APSVirginia Board @ztahadleyva - Stark reminder that the Dpt of Education was among the first to be dismantled by this extreme right admin. We need a Congress that defends our institutions. Another reason to #VoteYesVirginia - Polls open until 7pm!
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Takis Karantonis retweeted
Today, April 21 is Special Election Day! Polls are open until 7pm.
You must vote at your assigned polling place! Find your polling place: vote.elections.virginia.gov/…
#ArlingtonVotes #Vote2026 #SpecialElection
ALT It’s Election Day! Polls are open 6am-7pm. You must vote at your assigned polling place. Thumbs up with I Voted Arlington sticker on thumb.
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#ElectionDay Sunrise in #ArlingtonVA - greeting voters at my polling place with my neighbors and amazing @arlingtondems volunteers who have been out in force since 6am for #VoteYesVirginia! Best time of the day to #vote? Early! As in right now!
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Rise and #VoteYesVirginia! Today is the day! We will take our #Democracy back and end the MAGA power grab. Polls are open 6am-7pm - we vote in our regular polling places! - Vote EARLY! Let’s win this!
Election Day is tomorrow, 4/21! On Election Day you must vote at your assigned polling place, which will be open from 6am-7pm! Verify your polling place: vote.elections.virginia.gov/…
ALT “Find your polling place” with map marker over aerial view of Arlington as background.
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Earth Day is Wednesday.
Never mind the greenwash; look at the numbers that matter for Arlington. arlingtonva.us/About-Arlingt…
ALT astronaut look at Earth
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Apr 15
➡️Fast Forward to #ColumbiaPike by bike, by bus, or on foot!
🎉Celebrate the reopening of the Pike with a ribbon cutting at #PenroseSquare!
⏰TOMORROW - Wednesday, April 15 from 11 AM -12 NOON
🎀Learn more: ow.ly/Q9QC50YJ7Kp
@TRAC @ArlingtonDES @ColumbiaPikeVA #VisionZero
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Apr 2
TODAY! Join us for a virtual public hearing to hear more about 14 proposed projects to increase transportation options along I-66. Thursday, April 2 at 5 p.m. hubs.la/Q047-61X0
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