Quotes & Supporters

“I know Mary; she has provided outstanding service to Arlington. I know the issues we face and the challenges of the job. I believe it’s very important that Mary is elected to the County Board.”

Paul Ferguson, Chairman, Arlington County Board

“I think Mary's most important contribution is her understanding of good governance. Mary knows how to lead and govern as a board member. Her efforts to set clear design guidelines for school buildings, clear scope to our projects, and to give clear direction to citizen processes were instrumental on getting the Capital Improvement Program on track and positive outcomes for a number of difficult large community processes. She knows how to make a public process run as it should.”

Libby Garvey, Chair, Arlington County School Board

“Mary has a strong record of fiscal responsibility we can trust.”

Judy Connally, Former Virginia Delegate and Arlington School Board Chair

“Mary Hynes will bring wonderful attribute to the County Board: great analytical skills, a wide network of supporters, and an unmatched ability to find new solutions to long-standing problems. Arlington needs Mary on the County Board.”

Peter Rousselot, Chair, Arlington County Democratic Committee

“Mary Hynes is informed on many issues and is coming up to speed on others. Her work ethic cannot be criticized. She is conscientious in how she approaches decision-making.”

Arlington Sun Gazette

“Mary shares our fundamental values for Arlington’s working families. We enthusiastically endorse her for County Board.”

Hugo Carvallo, Construction & Master Laborers' Local Union No. 11

“As a member of the School Board, Mary Hynes created innovative programs to increase safety in and around our schools. ACOPS supports Mary because she's committed to a safer Arlington.”

Sgt. Ken Dennis, Arlington Coalition of Police

“Arlington’s greatest strength is its diversity. Mary is a leader who understands that. I fully support her for the Arlington County Board.”

Dr. Alfred O. Taylor, Jr.

“We were impressed with [Mary's] record of environmental advocacy with the Arlington County schools, including green building of new school facilities and use of clean-fuel mass transit to and from school buildings.”

Mary Kadera Mount Vernon Group Political Chair

“The Arlington Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Association Local 2800 IAFF fully endorses Candidate Mary Hynes in her campaign for election to a seat on the Arlington County Board. Mary has a proven record of supporting employee issues. We look forward to her continuing that commitment as a member of the Arlington County Board.”

Michael Gowen, Vice President, APFPA Local 2800

“Mary received our endorsements when she ran for the Arlington School Board and we were proud to endorse her for the Arlington County Board. Mary has consistently demonstrated progressive thinking on all of the issues that make Arlington a great place to call home for everyone in every type of household.”

Charley Conrad, President, Virginia Partisans Gay and Lesbian Democratic Club

“Mary Hynes is in the right place at the right time to take on another challenge and help Arlington County.”

Margaret Lampe, former school board member and long time Arlingtonian

“Mary will make an outstanding Board member. She will bring to the job decades of experience in Arlington, a thoughtful approach to decision-making, and a very caring attitude.”

Peter Owen, Arlington Transportation Commission Chair

“Mary Hynes recognizes that the evolutionary next step in Arlington's development is to see that the best of what we have to offer in living environment and opportunity is extended to all hard working Arlingtonians. Her impressive array of skills will ensure we pursue those goals vigorously and responsibly.”

Christian Dorsey, civic leader

“I am so pleased that Mary Hynes has realized that her commitment to Arlington citizens extends to the concerns of the entire county. Her precise yet thoughtful solutions to problems will be an asset in County Board deliberations.”

Ann Felker, preschool teacher and community activist