Rob Krupicka Kicks Off Re-Election Campaign with Family Friendly Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Mimi Carter

703-836-4536

mimicarter2000@yahoo.com

ALEXANDRIA, VA – January 9, 2006 – City Councilman Rob Krupicka will kick off his campaign for a second term with a party that will double as a winter carnival, featuring moon bounces, live music, kids games and prizes, food from St. Elmo’s Café, a cake walk and drawings for gift certificates to local shops and restaurants.

The event will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2006 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center, at 2701 Commonwealth Avenue. All are welcome.

In his first term on City Council, Krupicka has strongly supported policies and decisions that make Alexandria a great place to raise a family, with an emphasis on quality public schools and increased access to preschool. Among his goals are creating and maintaining safe, walk-able, appealing neighborhoods for a mix of income levels, promoting long-term, creative solutions to regional transportation challenges and ensuring Alexandria is a city of opportunity for everybody. His campaign will highlight the work he has done to make this happen in Alexandria, while also supporting small businesses, the arts and the environment, stressing fiscal responsibility, and pushing for a more efficient, approachable and accountable government.

Alexandria’s elections for City Council are held every three years. The Democratic caucus to decide the Democratic slate of candidates for the upcoming term will be held on February 4, 2006 at the Lee Center in Alexandria, at 1108 Jefferson Street from Noon to 7:30 p.m.. The general election is on May 2, 2006.

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