OAR Presents: Meet the Candidates Forum 2023

*THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED! PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR THE FULL RECORDING OF THE EVENT*

OAR Presents: Meet the Candidates Forum 2023

Commonwealth Attorney for Arlington County and City of Falls Church and Arlington County Sheriff

Thursday, April 6, 2023, 7 pm (EST)

On April 6 at 7 pm, OAR of Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church hosted a candidate forum for local races that involve the criminal legal system. Candidates for Commonwealth’s Attorney for Arlington County and the City of Falls Church and candidates for Arlington County Sheriff will discuss their qualifications for office and critical issues related to public safety.

This was a free, open event for the community. RSVP IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT – IT IS NOW CONCLUDED. Please see the full recording for the event below.

OAR PRESENTS: MEET THE CANDIDATES FORUM FULL RECORDING PART 1

OAR PRESENTS: MEET THE CANDIDATES FORUM FULL RECORDING PART 2

OAR is a nonpartisan, community-based nonprofit organization that envisions a safe and thriving community where those impacted by the legal system enjoy equal civil and human rights. Through our Upstream work, we are confronting and dismantling individual racism and racism in the legal system and across all systems. Our Downstream work allows us to be on the journey with individuals of all genders returning from incarceration and their families. We also offer alternative sentencing options (including community service) and diversion programs so people can avoid the trauma of incarceration and instead help the community thrive.

OAR is hosted this event through its Action Network. The Action Network falls under OAR’s Upstream efforts. Through the Action Network we challenge racist policies and programs by empowering and amplifying the voices of communities traditionally marginalized and discriminated. The candidate forum is one of several opportunities for community members interested in hearing from those seeking some of the most influential offices in our local criminal legal system. Candidates will answer questions about their vision for Arlington County and Falls Church and how they will prioritize racial justice as they carry out their duties.

Candidates for Commonwealth’s Attorney for Arlington County and the City of Falls Church:

  • Parisa Deghani-Taft (incumbent)
  • Josh Katcher

Candidates for Arlington County Sheriff:

  • Jose Quiroz (incumbent)
  • Wanda Younger
  • James Herring

Questions? Contact OAR at advocacy@oaronline.org or call 703-228-7030.