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: Tim Laderach.

In this episode:

Tim Laderach discusses why he's running to provide "pragmatic leadership," his four policy priorities — fiscal responsibility, affordability, connectedness and equity — and his approach to breaking down silos between city departments and the community. Plus: rapid-fire questions on pets, political heroes, favorite restaurants and his Navy career.

About the candidate:

Tim Laderach has served two terms as president of the Del Ray Citizens Association and is currently chair of the Economic Opportunities Commission. He is a Navy JAG reservist (up for commander this year), a pharmacist-turned-attorney, and was named to Alexandria's "40 Under 40" in 2023. He moved to Alexandria in 2017.

Endorsements mentioned:

School Board member Dr. Donna Kenley, former Vice Mayor Dr. David Speck

Learn more: timforalexandria.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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