LCDC Endorses Candidates
One of the great pleasures of serving on the Loudoun County Democratic Committee is the opportunity to meet the candidates for office up close, hear their back-stories and get an understanding of why they choose the difficult task of campaigning.
This year we are fortunate to have a truly activated and dedicated group of candidates seeking to serve the Loudoun community, who won endorsements by acclamation last night from the Loudoun County Democratic Committee (LCDC) for positions on the November ballot in Leesburg and Broad Run.
“We couldn’t be prouder of the capable Democratic leaders we are supporting for the fall elections,” said Lissa Savaglio, Chair of LCDC. “Each of them has demonstrated a commitment to Democratic ideals, dedication to progress, and a deep understanding of our communities’ needs.”
The slate of candidates:
FOR MAYOR OF LEESBURG: Kelly Burk, seeking a fourth term as mayor, has also served two terms on the Town Council and four years on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. Burk, a 41-year resident of Leesburg, is proudly running on a record of accomplishment, which includes keeping the town economically strong and resilient throughout the pandemic.
FOR LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL: Neil Steinberg is seeking re-election to a second term on the Council, where one of his concerns is environmental issues. Steinberg says he is looking forward to continuing to build on all of the positive accomplishments that successfully helped make Leesburg the forward thinking community that it has become.
FOR LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL: Todd Cimino-Johnson, who is focused on local housing and champions creation of an entrepreneur center in Leesburg, seeks an open seat on the Council as his first bid for elective office. The program coordinator of business and economics at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College in Martinsburg, WV, Cimino-Johnson holds a doctorate in community college leadership.
FOR COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, LEESBURG: Erika Ogedegbe, an associate vice provost at George Washington University, is seeking an open seat on the Loudoun County School Board in her first run for office. Ogedegbe, who has three children in Loudoun schools, is committed to ensuring that we have policies and practices in place that support public education, our teachers and staff, engagement with parents and an environment where all of our students feel welcome, seen and safe.
FOR COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, BROAD RUN: Nick Gothard, a Loudoun native who attended county schools, is seeking his first elected post. He is well known locally as a community organizer, human rights activist and Democratic leader. Gothard believes that our schools are bedrock institutions and that public education is a vital pillar of our community.
“We are excited to have this accomplished slate of candidates, who we have complete confidence will come away victorious in the fall and go on to serve with distinction,” said Savaglio.
