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Which offices are candidates saying they are running for?

There are two open DC Council races, one in Ward 4 and one in Ward 8. While candidates are all running for one of these offices, their campaign signs and literature says they are running for a lot of (slightly) different offices.

Different media outlets have different style guides but the consensus seems to follow the style guide of the District of Columbia Government’s guide. That document outlines proper usage. The office is a Councilmember, one word. The body they serve on is the Council of the District of Columbia:

Council of the District of Columbia: For brevity, use DC Council. Do not use DC city council or city council, Use the council in subsequent references.

I find it curious that candidates are all over the place trying to find the correct language for the office they are aspiring to fill. Two candidates, based on the signs I have seen, have correctly identified their prospective office, Renee Bowser (Ward 4) and Laruby May (Ward 8).

A few are running as a Ward Councilmember, which is stylistically probably correct: Trayon White (Ward 8 Councilmember), Sheila Bunn (Councilmember Ward 8), and Ron Austin (Ward 4 Councilmember).

Another group is running for a “ward Council” seat, which is close but not quite correct : Leonard Watson (Ward 8 Council), Brandon Todd (Ward 4 Council),  Acqunetta Anderson (Ward 4 Council), and Leon Andrews (Ward 4 Council).

A lot of candidates think they are running for “City Council” which is incorrect; Jahaur Abraham (City Council Ward 8), Greta Fuller (Ward 8 City Council), Anthony Muhammad (DC City Council), Sandra Seegars (Ward 8 City Council), Stuart Anderson (Ward 8 City Council), Natalie Williams (Ward 8 City Council), Judi Jones (Ward 4 City Council), and Gwenellen Corley Bowman (Ward 4 City Council).

And a few others have some other combination of language that avoids referring to DC Council: Marion C. Barry - (For Ward 8), Doug Sloan (For Ward 4), and Edwin Powell (For Ward 4).

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LaRuby’s leadership qualities and business acumen are what the neighborhoods in Ward 8 need. Her background and understanding of the real estate business will make her an invaluable ally to REALTORS® who do business in the area.

DCAR RPAC Trustee Brenda Small on Ward 8 Council Candidate LaRuby May. LaRuby May is a champion for DC REALTORS® who do business in Ward 8, and we have pledged our support to her campaign.

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LaRuby May Earns DCAR’s Endorsement for Ward 8 Councilmember

Washington, DC - The District of Columbia Association of REALTORS® Political Action Committee (DCAR RPAC) today announced its official candidate endorsement of LaRuby Mayfor Washington, DC Ward 8 Councilmember in the April 28th special election.  

DCAR RPAC Trustees are confident in LaRuby May's ability to lead Ward 8 toward a promising future. Her plan, which focuses on community development, job training, and affordable housing for seniors and the workforce, makes her an ideal DC Council candidate.

"LaRuby's leadership qualities and business acumen are what the neighborhoods in Ward 8 need," said Brenda Small, DCAR RPAC Trustee. "Her background and understanding of the real estate business will make her an invaluable ally to REALTORS® who do business in the area," Small added.

Elections directly affect your communities and businesses. Here are some REALTOR® Party specifics to know about Ward 8 Candidate LaRuby May before heading to the polls:

Aims to fulfill the dream of home ownership for DC's workforce;

Will maintain an open door policy to consider DCAR's input on REALTOR® issues, such as lowering recordation and transfer taxes;

Understands the value real estate has in Ward 8 communities; and

Possesses a proven track record achieving academic excellence for under-resourced children.

LaRuby May has pledged to continue working with DCAR to further the interests of the the District's real estate industry. For election and voter information, visit DC's Board of Elections' website.

The District of Columbia Association of REALTORS® is a state-level association representing nearly 2,600 residential and commercial REALTORS® who are licensed in the District of Columbia.  The DCAR RPAC Trustees are an independent decision-making entity appointed by the Board of Directors.  They review and potentially endorse District candidates who are best suited to support REALTOR® interests with our resources.  This year's Trustees are all former DCAR Presidents.

Follow DCAR for the latest news and live event media updates.

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DCAR Debate Series Presents: Ward 8 Candidate Debate

The road to election day goes through DCAR, and we are bringing you the most promising candidates. This is your opportunity to get a front-row seat. In addition, those who pre-register will receive a guaranteed complimentary lunch from a DC-based eatery: Click here to pre-register your free ticket.

What: DCAR Debate Series: Ward 8 Election When: Thursday, March 12, 2015 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Where: NAR Building - 12th Floor Board Room - 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW The candidates will need to fill some enormous shoes. Here is your chance to see who will be the best fit for Ward 8 neighborhoods. Click here to register.

SEATING IS STRICTLY LIMITED!

DCAR is working to make sure you are on top of what's happening in and around the John A. Wilson building. We have a handy election preview for you, and you can follow the #DCision15 hash-tag on Twitter for more.

The road to Election Day goes through DCAR. Will you be there? To reserve your free ticket visit: Ward 8 Candidate Debate