John Taylor Chapman is Proudly Endorsed By:
"John Chapman has prepared himself to be a leader in our community and I am confident that John is the candidate who can best represent the diverse communities in Alexandria and address the struggles faced by many working and middle class families." - Former State Senator and Former Mayor Patsy Ticer
"John Chapman has been an active leader in our community and I know he'll be a thoughtful member of Council. From his professional background in education to his work in the community to create new opportunities for people to get ahead, I know he'll work hard to make Alexandria an even better place" - Virginia 45th District State Delegate and Former Councilman Rob Krupicka
"I have known John for many years through his volunteer work in the community and continued support in the democratic party he is the very definition of commitment and has been a life-long volunteer. John knows the issues that concerns the residents of Alexandria and will be an excellent addition to the city council."- Former Mayor and current Vice Mayor Kerry Donley
"John Taylor Chapman has my very strong endorsement! As a former council member, planning commissioner, and past and present human rights commissioner, I know well the challenges and opportunities confronting our city. In the many years that I have known John he has distinguished himself as having the passion, commitment and courage to tackle these issues. I am confident that he will be a fair, thoughtful, well prepared and potentially transformative member of council. He has my full and enthusiastic support." - Former Councilman Ludwig P. Gaines, Esq.
"John Taylor Chapman is competent, engaged and up for the challenge of representing our community on the City Council. I enthusiastically endorse him to be decisive and an advocate for the concerns of our great city before us, Education, Transportation, Development, Jobs, Affordable Housing, Fiscal Responsibility and Transparency."- Former School Board Member Gwendolyn Hubbard Lewis
"John is an intelligent, energetic and hard-working young man. I am happy to endorse him for Alexandria City Council." - Former School Board Member Sallie Craft
"John adds a productive vision, fresh perspective and new ideas to the political landscape in Alexandria. He is the kind of person we want representing us going forward."- Former Chief of Police David Baker
"Chapman is as impressive a newcomer on the political scene as we have seen in years. Though only 31, this native Alexandrian has an extensive history of public service on Alexandria’s youth policy commission, the commission on HIV/AIDS, the city budget and fiscal affairs advisory commission, and as former president of the local NAACP chapter. His experience as an educator, emphasis on better oversight of Alexandria City Public Schools’ finances and desire to streamline school programs, make his a valuable voice. We believe his presence would make an immediate impact on council" - Alexandria Times
"Mr. Chapman has shown our members that he has a deep understanding of the issues that are important to our members. Mr. Chapman also has expressed a willingness to assist our organization in our efforts to improve the working lives of Alexandria's law enforcement professionals." Tom Ground, President Alexandria Chapter, Virginia Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
"We are very proud of the candidates we have endorsed. Mr. Chapman will be able to engage in meaningful conversations about the future of the Alexandria City Public Schools with his vast education background. We look forward to working together with John Chapman on our City Council." - Education Association of Alexandria (A-PACE)
"John Taylor Chapman is a dedicated, life-long Alexandria resident whose energy, passion and insight will be a tremendous asset to the City Council. John knows how important schools, education and good housing are to the citizens of Alexandria. He will foster civic involvement, as well as business participation, in the City."- Northern Virginia Realtors Political Action Committee (NVAR)
"John has shown that he understands what it means to help the future of our community through his work in educating our children. NoVA Labor is proud to support a fellow union member who wants to take care and concern to help all Alexandria residents." - Northern Virginia Labor Federation, AFL-CIO
"We felt John was a good fit for Alexandria because he understands the critical issues in the construction industry. He is a supporter of local hiring for Alexandria development projects, living wages for workers and will fight against discrimination against workers in a heavily Latino workforce. We believe John will be able to bridge the gap between business and labor and bring good-paying jobs to Alexandria workers, which will increase the standards of living across the board." - Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA)
"John Taylor Chapman, a newcomer, brings a positive and engaging outlook and understanding to many of the key environmental issues ranging from multi-modal transit, the need for more local leadership on reducing fossil fuel use, expanding recycling through community outreach, and updating the Eco-City plan. The City needs local leaders that have the energy to engage with the public to promote a greener Alexandria, and we believe that John will provide that level of leadership and commitment." - Sierra Club Mount Vernon Group of the Virginia Chapter
"John Taylor Chapman is a former chair of Alexandria’s HIV/AIDS Commission. As an educator, he has been very supportive of Gay-Straight Alliances, a position he has held since his college days. John is a role model for our students and community, and we look forward to working with him in this new leadership position." - Virginia Partisans, the PAC of the LGBT Democrats of Virginia
"John Taylor Chapman has displayed leadership within VAYD, as an educator and as President of Alexandria's NAACP chapter," said Hannah Wiegard, VAYD Political Director. "As a past VAYD Minority Caucus Chair, John understands the needs of a diverse community like Alexandria and will be an advocate for education, diversity, young people and Democratic principles." - Virginia Young Democrats (VAYD)
