The Alexandria Brief and the Liberally Social Podcast team up to interview the five Democratic candidates competing in Saturday's City Council firehouse primary. Next up: Cesar Madison Tapia.

In this episode:

Cesar Madison Tapia discusses why he's running to bring young voices to the table, his three policy priorities — partnering with ACPS, affordability and transparency — and his journey from undocumented immigrant to Army veteran to middle school teacher. Plus: rapid-fire questions on pizza, astrology, Game of Thrones and his cats.

About the candidate:

Cesar Madison Tapia, 26, came to the United States as an undocumented immigrant at age 4 and later gained citizenship through the U.S. Army. He currently teaches middle school in D.C. and recently joined the city's Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. He has built a TikTok following of nearly 10,000 for political advocacy and founded the community organization Liberty Lens.

Endorsements:

Tapia has intentionally declined formal endorsements, describing his campaign as "people-driven."

Learn more: madisontapiaforalx.com

How to vote Saturday, Feb. 21:

In person: Beatley Library (5005 Duke St.) or Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Recreation Center (25 W. Reed Ave.), 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Online: Must have registered by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 at alexdems.org

This episode is a collaboration between the Alexandria Brief and the Liberally Social Podcast. Produced by Anh Phan, Marta Schantz and Ryan Belmore.

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