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David Grosso
David Grosso (independent) was an at-large member of the Washington D.C. City Council. Grosso assumed office on January 2, 2013. Grosso left office on January 2, 2021.
Grosso (independent) ran for re-election for an at-large seat of the Washington D.C. City Council. Grosso won in the general election on June 14, 2016.
Biography
Grosso was born in Washington, D.C. He obtained a B.A. in philosophy from Earlham College and a J.D. from Georgetown University. His professional experience includes working as Chief Counsel to Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and as the Vice President of Public Policy at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.[1]
Campaign themes
2016
Grosso's campaign website listed the following themes:
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Since being elected to the Council, I have spent my time building my leadership profile on important issues from education to criminal justice reform to fighting on behalf of working families. I have earned high quality and collaborative relationships with critical leaders both in and out of government, which enables me to effectuate change without always having to pass new laws. I am achieving real change for a better D.C. My number one priority is education, as evidenced by my immersion into education policy, building productive relationships with education stakeholders, and ultimately becoming Chairperson of the Committee on Education. I believe that putting our students in the best position to learn is paramount to continued economic prosperity. This includes rethinking discipline in response to minor offenses of students in our public schools and ending the school to prison pipeline. It includes evaluating our progress appropriately with rigorous oversight and accountability. It includes family and public engagement. And it includes connecting our students with appropriate mental and behavioral health services to alleviate the effects of adverse life experiences on a student’s ability to learn. I am committed to continuing the educational progress we’ve made in the District of Columbia, and taking our city to the next level. I am running for re-election because I am committed to closing the achievement gap and making D.C. the most welcoming city for a diverse and inclusive population. I am committed to an ethical, responsive, and engaged government. I am committed to a fair and equitable criminal justice system. I am also committed to developing strategies that make D.C. a business friendly city that also supports a thriving arts community.[2][3] |
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| —David Gross (2016) | ||
Elections
2016
| Washington, D.C. Council At-large, General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Robert White Incumbent |
52.80% | 233,983 | |
| Independent | David Grosso Incumbent |
24.54% | 108,745 | |
| Green | G. Lee Aikin | 6.58% | 29,165 | |
| Republican | Carolina Celnik | 6.50% | 28,823 | |
| Independent | John Cheeks | 5.58% | 24,714 | |
| Libertarian | Matt Klokel | 3.20% | 14,178 | |
| Write-in votes | 0.8% | 3,536 | ||
| Total Votes | 443,144 | |||
| Source: District of Columbia Board of Elections, "General Election 2016 - Unofficial Results," accessed November 8, 2016 | ||||
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Endorsements
2016
Grosso's endorsements included the following:[5]
- AFSCME District Council 20
- Community Hub for Opportunities in Construction Employment (C.H.O.I.C.E.)
- DC Sierra Club
- DC Association of Realtors
- Gertrude Stein Democratic Club
See also
- Washington, D.C.
- Municipal elections in Washington, D.C. (2016)
- United States municipal elections, 2016
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ District of Columbia Board of Elections, "List of Candidates in the June 14, 2016 Primary Election," March 17, 2016
- ↑ Re-elect David Grosso, "Endorsements," accessed October 12, 2016
