Tony Fletcher

Ok just bought a new turntable - my first since the 80s! What records should I buy??

@TedLeonsis @wmataGM @wmata @CapitalOneArena @Capitals Hard to imagine this same efficiency at Potomac Yard. #RIPALXArena

Great to host Randy Clarke (@wmataGM), GM & CEO of @wmata at @CapitalOneArena for the @Capitals game last night! 🚇 Metro plays a crucial role in connecting the DMV, just as DC sports teams bring fans and communities together. With the reinvigoration of the Metro, we’re all working to reimagine and revitalize downtown DC – together.

@NoahCRothman @NRO @RichLowry @charlescwcooke @jimgeraghty Such a great podcast!

Brand spankin’ new @NRO “The Editors Podcast” with me, ⁦@RichLowry⁩, ⁦@charlescwcooke⁩, and ⁦@jimgeraghty⁩ on the events of the last 36 hours. nationalreview.com/podcasts/the-e…

@connordpeters When I’m 70, I’m going to have a fifth bedroom addition (empty, of course) built in your honor.

If you're in your 70s and sitting on a 4 bedroom house that you don't even occupy half of, I think you should be disincentivized to holding onto it If nothing else, take your profits while the bubble is still there and move into a smaller house? Lots of great townhouses

@frenzdotcom That’s 116 physical sales over a one week period?

Crowded House "Gravity Stairs" Australian chart it's nose dived quite a lot this week so no real signs of a resurrection. Week #5. Dropping from #169 to #229. (so a drop of 60 spots). Sales: LP/CD-116 units. Digital-13. Streams-25.

@YimbyA “What Can Be, Unburdened By What Has Been…”

There are no country clubs in Alexandria.

@PicturesFoIder “Shoulda learned to play the guitar. Shoulda learned to play them drums.”

Nah these dudes are geniuses

@arlvabikelanes @asfvirginia @arlingtondems Six-unit is pretty ridiculous. Can’t blame them for being upset.

Real talk, this email to county staff displays the entitlement of Arlington NIMBYs like @asfvirginia and the EHO lawsuit funders. But @arlingtondems stand for a county where everyone gets an equal say.

@DrainALX I think townhomes are best with other THs. A TH "sized" home in a SFH neighborhood would be better built as a duplex, keeping the overall "look" of a SFH. As I said above, I think reasonable people have no issue with a duplex. Where I draw the line is a "triplex" or "quadplex."

@tonyfdesign Really, I’m happy these signs exist because it highlights a clear distinction in candidates this race needs. It allows everyone, including those of us who can’t afford a SFH, to see some around us for who they are. Thank you for indulging my questions. It’s been helpful!

Yikes-This comment is actually a great ex. of classist. Those of us in t-homes, condos, duplexes & apartments work equally hard for our families but some have to fight to have basics, like no sewage backing up into our home when it rains. Must be nice to have this much privilege

@DrainALX I’d like to see single family home neighborhoods remain just that. But a duplex could work on my street. Although a “triplex” or “quadplex” is a terrible idea. Our single family lots weren’t designed for that increased density.

@DrainALX Duplex yes. “Quadplex” no.

@DrainALX I have no problem whatsoever with a townhouse/s, or anyone who lives in one.

@tonyfdesign Honest question, why are people like me (who live in a townhouse) not welcome in your world?

@DrainALX Great sign!

Learned recently some mock Del Ray by calling us the “Del Ray Mafia”. Happy to be here, where neighbors in townhomes, duplexes, and apartments are welcome, instead of living near people who apparently fear us. Apparently some think you have to be rich to add value to the city. 🤷🏼‍♀️

@RobKrupicka Duplex or a “quadplex”?

@AlexandriaNow City Hall echo chamber.

Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson endorses in race for successor alxnow.com/2024/05/14/ale…

@j_huskey @Alex_Goyette I agree that the changes are “feel good” moves that do not address affordable housing. Not to mention a “quadplex” on a small 1/4 acre lot is ridiculous.

@Alex_Goyette Hi Alex, I would have considered it if there was a way to ensure some ownership options for lower/moderate income Alexandrians or some other way to meet the need for affordability. To me, and I think many, this was an ideological move rather than good public policy.

I said it. I meant it. I'll say it again. The policy needs to fit the need and eliminating SFZ only helps sellers and developers -- not middle-income buyers or neighborhoods. alxnow.com/2024/05/14/zon…

@whereiscaptjeff Non-employee as in retired? Wow! Time sure flies.

At ATL to catch a Delta flight to TPA. Today is the DAY! Picking up my new Road Vessel! First flight as a non-employee. Feels kinda weird.

@suberubar Awesome band!

The Beths #Coachella #Coachella2024

@justindotnet @FitRugby @AlexandriaEcon “Listening sessions”

@FitRugby @AlexandriaEcon Also, I don’t accept the premise. We had countless community meetings, listening sessions, small-group discussions, public hearings, etc. Had Richmond allowed the conversation to continue, that engagement would have continued as well.

The City has provided an update on the Potomac Yard Proposal. I am grateful for Stephanie Landrum and our City Manager as well as our entire @AlexandriaEcon and City teams. They worked tirelessly to give Alexandria a more stable and prosperous future. alexandriava.gov/news-citywide/…