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Evans Endorses Cropp Associated Press June 19, 2006
Linda Cropp's campaign for mayor now has the backing of Councilman Jack Evans. The Ward Two Democrat calls Cropp a "strong leader" who used her position as Council chairwoman to bring the other members together. Read more
Stein Dems Back Cropp GLBT Democratic club endorses candidate for DC mayor by Will O'Bryan MetroWeekly June 15, 2006
City Council chairman and D.C. mayoral hopeful Linda Cropp got two boosts from the Gertrude Stein Democratic Club, a GLBT group, Monday night, June 12. First, nine past presidents of the club announced their endorsement of Cropp for mayor. Later that same evening, a majority of Gertrude Stein members joined those past presidents, voting to have the club endorse Cropp. Read more
Linda Cropp Announces Policy Platform to Build On Our Progress and Invest in the People of The Distric of Columbia June 14, 2006
WASHINGTON – Linda Cropp announced her policy platform today, releasing an ambitious and detailed plan to improve the lives of people in the District of Columbia . Her proposal addresses needs in education, affordable housing, public safety, workforce development, healthcare and other issues dealing with livability in the District. Read more
It's Official: Williams Endorses Cropp By Lori Montgomery and Yolanda Woodlee Washington Post Staff Writers Wednesday, May 17, 2006; Page B04
D.C. Mayor Anthony A. Williams endorsed Linda W. Cropp yesterday to replace him as mayor of the nation's capital, assuring business leaders, homeowners and other beneficiaries of the city's economic revival that the council chairman is best equipped to carry on Williams's legacy of fiscal stability and prosperity. Read more
City Council Head Hopes to Become City's Captain by Coral Davenport American Observer April 19, 2006
Cropp has emerged as the candidate to beat. ...Through the years, Cropp has earned a reputation as a master negotiator and a straight shooter - a "velvet hammer" with "a great capacity to cut through the crap." Read more
Cropp Easily Wins In Ward 6 Polling By Yolanda Woodlee Washington Post Staff Writer Friday, March 31, 2006; Page B09
Mayoral candidate Linda W. Cropp handily defeated her four major Democratic opponents in a straw poll of about 200 Ward 6 voters last night. Read more
Chair Apparent: Linda Cropp's Mayoral Quest Interview by Sean Bugg Metro Weekly Published on 03/23/2006
CROPP: I believe my best skill is having a vision and being able to bring a diverse group of people together to make something happen. I tell you, you don't have any more diversity than the representatives on the Council. And strong-willed people, too. You know, we don't have too many shrinking violets on this Council. [Laughs.] Bringing this diverse group of people together in order to move forward has been good for the city. Read more
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