John Taylor Chapman
John Taylor Chapman | |
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| Member of the Alexandria, VA City Council | |
| In office November 2012 – Present | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Saint Olaf College |
John Taylor Chapman is an American politician who serves on the Alexandria City Council.[1]
Chapman serves on the Northern Virginia Regional Commission, the Alexandria Sister Cities Committee, the City / School Subcommittee, the Alexandria Redevelopment & Housing Authority (ARHA) Task Force; the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP) Board of Directors, the Transportation Commission, the Landmark Community Development Authority Board of Directors, the Ad Hoc Stormwater Utility and Flood Mitigation Advisory Group and the City Naming Committee.[2]
Chapman runs a tour company that focuses on the history of slavery and African Americans in the City of Alexandria.[3]
Political positions
[edit]Potomac Yard Arena Deal
[edit]Chapman held an indifferent view of the DC arena moving to Alexandria, VA. Chapman's primary concern was how the arena would affect the city's poorest residents.[4]
Affordable Housing
[edit]Chapman is a strong supporter of affordable housing and references it as an issue that motivates him to continue to run for office.[5]
Zoning Changes for City Density
[edit]Chapman has held a moderate view in increasing density for the City of Alexandria.[6]
Pedestrian Rights
[edit]Chapman has been a supporter of expanding pedestrian zones within the city.[7]
Diversity and Inclusion
[edit]Chapman has voiced support in increasing integration between racial and social classes within the city.[8]
Running for Mayor
[edit]Although Chapman has not ran for Mayor of the City of Alexandria, he has made public that he has intention on doing so sometime in the future.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Wishingrad, Emily (18 July 2024). "Alexandria Seeks New Anchors at Potomac Yard After Losing Arena". bisnow. Archived from the original on 27 July 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Councilman John Chapman". City of Alexandria, Virginia. 11 December 2023. Archived from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ Sullivan, Patricia (12 April 2023). "Peeling back history's layers, exposing stories of slavery". Washington Post. Archived from the original on 3 December 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ Cullum, James (29 February 2024). "Potomac Yard arena deal challenges Alexandria's values, says Councilman John Taylor Chapman | ALXnow". ALXnow. Archived from the original on 21 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "2024 Alexandria City Council Race: Q&A with John Taylor Chapman". Alexandria Living. 20 May 2024. Archived from the original on 21 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ Armus, Teo (19 June 2024). "Incumbents, school board reps declare victory in Alexandria council primary". Washington Post. Archived from the original on 19 June 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ Dauray, Kevin (September 2024). "Mayor Asks City Staff to Create Pilot Program to Explore Extension of Pedestrian Zone". The Zebra. Archived from the original on 21 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Could This Councilmember's Push for Increased Integration be a National Model?". Forbes. Archived from the original on 21 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ Cullum, James (31 March 2021). "John Taylor Chapman wants a West End Service Center... and to be mayor someday". ALXnow. Archived from the original on 21 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.