http://www.orangeforchair.com/news/ Official news releases from the Vincent Orange for DC Council At-Largecampaign {weblog_language} info@orangeforchair.com Copyright 2012 2012-02-02T18:24:00+00:00 http://www.orangeatlarge.com/news/release/orange_proposes_term_limits_jobs_czar_and_strip_club_moratorium On September 20, At-large Councilmember and Ward 5 resident Vincent Orange introduced a bundle of bills to the D.C. Council. Mr. Orange said the theme of his proposed legislation was “a fresh start and a new deal.” 2012-02-02T18:24:00+00:00 http://www.orangeatlarge.com/news/release/why_dc_needs_a_full-time_council The District can no longer afford to have a part-time council. The cost and the burden are just too high. 2012-02-02T18:19:22+00:00 http://www.orangeatlarge.com/news/release/ward_5_ponders_political_life_after_thomas Dozens of activists, officials and community leaders packed into the basement of Israel Baptist Church on Monday night to start figuring out what will come next for Ward 5, left without D.C. Council representation after Thomas resigned Thursday night, hours before he pleaded guilty to federal felony charges. 2012-01-10T18:13:01+00:00 http://www.orangeatlarge.com/news/release/vincent_orange_orders_all_d.c._agency_heads_to_attend_hearing If you run a District government agency, you have plans for next Thursday: You will be sitting in the John A. Wilson Building answering questions from D.C. Council member Vincent Orange (D-At Large). 2011-12-01T18:07:35+00:00 http://www.orangeatlarge.com/news/release/persistence_is_a_virtue_it_turns_out_vincent_orange_is_a_d.c._council_membe Persistence is a virtue, it turns out: Vincent Orange is a D.C. Council member once again. At his swearing-in Tuesday in a packed D.C. Council chamber, the former two-term member from Ward 5 credited “divine intervention” for his return to legislative power. 2011-05-11T15:30:09+00:00 http://www.orangeatlarge.com/news/release/orange_rejoins_d.c._council_grateful_for_his_resurrection When the D.C. Democratic State Committee passed him over to temporarily fill a vacant at-large spot on the D.C. Council in January, Vincent B. Orange tuned his ear to the next Sunday’s sermon. His pastor’s theme, he said, was “get up one more time.” “My wife said, ‘I think he was talking to you,’ ” said Mr. Orange, who regrouped to win an April 26 special election for the seat. Mr. Orange, who served as a council member from Ward 5 from 1999 to 2007, celebrated his return to public service before a packed council chamber Tuesday afternoon. 2011-05-11T00:08:39+00:00 http://www.orangeatlarge.com/news/release/vincent_orange_wins_d.c._council_at_large_election Vincent Orange will return to the D.C. Council after a five-year absence after narrowly defeating Republican Patrick Mara for the At-Large seat once occupied by Council Chair Kwame Brown. 2011-04-27T03:58:41+00:00 http://www.orangeatlarge.com/news/release/vincent_orange_wins_dc_council_at_large_seat He captured 28 percent of the vote in Tuesday's special election. 2011-04-27T03:17:42+00:00 http://www.orangeatlarge.com/news/release/vincent_orange_the_voters_choice_in_ward_8 Today, the Ward 8 Democrats overwhelmingly endorsed Vincent Orange as their next At-Large representative on the DC Council. With over 200 democrats in attendance at the Ward 8 Democrats Endorsement Vote, Vincent Orange secured 87% of the votes tallied. 2011-03-19T16:36:27+00:00 http://www.orangeatlarge.com/news/release/jacque_patterson_endorsees_vincent_orange Jacque Patterson, President of the Ward 8 Democrats and former candidate for DC City Council At-Large, issues the following statement regarding his endorsement of candidate Vincent Orange. 2011-03-18T05:33:31+00:00 http://www.orangeatlarge.com/news/release/orange_is_on_the_move Vincent Orange is picking up the pace in his bid to become the next At-Large Council Member by winning the special election on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. 2011-03-16T17:26:19+00:00 http://www.orangeatlarge.com/news/release/washington_dc_building_construction_trades_council_endorses_vincent_orange_ Washington DC Building & Construction Trades Council (“Trades Council”) has voted to endorse Vincent Orange in the April 26, 2011 special election for DC Councilmember At-Large. Vance Ayers, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, for the Trades Council said “Without question, Vincent Orange has produced a record of achievement second to none in this At-Large Council race. In the last decade he provided the spark for economic development, commitment to early childhood education, school modernization, providing opportunities for local, small and disadvantaged businesses, embracing the District’s history and pursuing good government.” 2011-03-08T08:23:14+00:00 http://www.orangeatlarge.com/news/release/largest_dc_government_union_endorses_vincent_orange_for_dc_council_at_large The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees ("AFSCME") Council 20 hereby announces its endorsement of Vincent Orange in the April 26 special election for DC Council Member At-Large. "After interviewing Vincent Orange, we concluded that he has the experience, integrity and accountability that are needed in the representation of city workers and the District of Columbia" said Geo T. Johnson, Executive Director, AFSCME Council 20. 2011-03-04T17:51:35+00:00