Independent City Council Candidate Mason Butler announced he will be formally kicking off his campaign on Monday, Sept. 9.
Butler is one of a handful of underdog candidates, including independent Roy Byrd and Republican Celianna Gunderson, going up against the Democratic slate chosen in a primary in June.
According to Butler’s campaign website, he’s lived in Alexandria for ten years and works as an I.T. executive. He is also a board member of The Campagna Center.
“Mason Butler’s Independent campaign is all about making Alexandria a better place for everyone,” the website said. “He wants to use his tech expertise to improve city services and is passionate about fostering inclusive growth and enhancing the quality of life for all residents.”
In an email, Butler said he plans to use the kick off event on Monday at 6:30 p.m. outside of City Hall (301 King Street) to outline his decision to run for office and his vision for Alexandria:
Alexandria has work to do and I pledge to connect Alexandrians to their local government. We live in a beautiful, historic, city that requires us to honor her history and move her forward by listening to all Alexandrians and helping those in need. My priorities will be laid out by the many Alexandrians I’ve listened to since April, and I intend to always be their voice.
Join me as I deliver a message of hope, unity, and moderate policy that will show Alexandrians we can work together.
The Democratic ticket includes incumbents John Chapman, Sarah Bagley, Kirk McPike and Canek Aguirre, along with School Board Members Abdel Elnoubi and Jacinta Greene.
It’s been 12 years since Alexandria had a non-Democrat on the City Council, and non-Democrat challengers face an even steeper uphill climb in the heavily blue city with this also being a Presidential election year.
