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Julius D. "JD" Spain, Sr.

@jdspainsr.bsky.social

Business Leader | Championing Growth and Innovation| Arlington County Board Member | Note: This social media page is non-governmental and for personal use only.

820 Followers  |  147 Following  |  75 Posts  |  Joined: 13.11.2024  |  2.0744

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#WeAreOneArlington #Thanks #Giving #Thanksgiving2025

27.11.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I was honored to speak at the Youth Democracy Institute’s Inaugural Cultural Leadership Academy Youth Showcase, where 25 remarkable middle school students spent three days exploring leadership, justice, and the shared civil rights legacy of Black and Jewish communities.

17.11.2025 03:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#VeteransDay2025 #HonorOurHeroes
#ThankYouVeterans #ServiceAndSacrifice #ProudToServe

11.11.2025 20:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Birthday Marines

11.11.2025 03:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Inspiring day with Friends of USAID! Honoring service, connection, and USAID’s lasting impact here in Arlington. 🌍❀️ #USAID #Community #Service

10.11.2025 03:13 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

PEFECTION IS A MIRAGE

Chasing perfection can lead to frustration, because perfection doesn’t actually exist in reality. What matters more is progress, authenticity, and continual improvement. πŸŒŸπŸ’«πŸŽ―πŸŒˆπŸ’₯

09.11.2025 02:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Unmuted: Mental Health Stories, Strength & Solutions in BIPOC Communities: Opening & Keynote 2025
YouTube video by In Conversation at AIM Unmuted: Mental Health Stories, Strength & Solutions in BIPOC Communities: Opening & Keynote 2025

TY to NAMI Morthern Virginia and its partners for organizing tjis event in Arlington. Remarks from Rebecca Kiessling and @jdspainsr.bsky.social
youtu.be/dY-ZGrWDgV0

23.10.2025 23:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great morning with housing & childcare advocates in Arlington! πŸ’‘ Streamlined systems = stronger economic security for our community. πŸ’ͺ #Arlington

27.10.2025 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wishing you a Happy Diwali. May you and your loved ones be blessed with light, hope, and prosperity.

#Diwali2025 #festivaloflights #HappyDiwali #WeareOneArlington

20.10.2025 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Total shocker 😱 to receive a Humanitarian Award tonight πŸ†πŸ’™.
Truly didn’t see it coming πŸ™
Grateful beyond words β€” this one’s for the people ✨
#StayFocused πŸ’« #Gratitude #HumanitarianAward

11.10.2025 03:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Join us on Oct 13 for an Indigenous Peoples’ Day event. Support Adele McClure & Moe Bryantβ€”two leaders in key races! πŸ’™ RSVP: secure.actblue.com/donate/adele...

02.10.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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No Comments Required

02.10.2025 02:52 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Proud to stand with George Mason University and President Gregory Washington πŸ™ŒπŸ’šπŸ’›

Leadership. Integrity. Progress.

Building a brighter future for all β€” inclusive, innovative, and unstoppable! πŸš€πŸ“š

#StandWithMason #PatriotPride #HigherEdLeadership #MasonNation πŸ’ͺπŸŽ“

23.09.2025 12:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This weekend, the Board joined neighbors to celebrate Green Valley Day, honoring one of Arlington’s oldest communities. Chair Takis Karantonis read a proclamation recognizing 181 years of history, resilience, and unity as residents gathered for food, music, and community.

22.09.2025 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Proud to stand with my colleagues on the Arlington County Board, and our dedicated First Responders as we paused to reflect on September 11th.

We honor the lives lost, the bravery of those who answered the call, and the strength that continues to define our nation.

We will never forget. πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ’™

11.09.2025 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking forward to this event. Freedom Fund Banquet keynote speaker! - mailchi.mp/arlingtonnaa...

11.09.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟 Yesterday’s Canvass Launch on N. Arlington to elect our full slate of Democratic candidates in November was a tremendous success! πŸ’ͺπŸšͺπŸ“‹
Thank you to everyone who showed up and showed out! πŸ™ŒπŸ’™
Now the real work begins β€” Let’s Go Win! πŸ—³οΈπŸ”₯ #CanvassToVictory

31.08.2025 23:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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GMU President Refuses to Apologize, Rejects OCR Findings George Mason University president Gregory Washington has rejected demands by the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights that he apologize for alleged discriminatory hiring practices, questi...

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25.08.2025 23:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hawaii Senators Stanley Chang and Troy Hashimoto led a delegation to Arlington for a roundtable with Board Members Julius D. β€œJD” Spain, Sr. and Maureen Coffey on transit-oriented development. A strong conversation on smart growth, housing, and regional planning.

05.08.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ Join us for a special fundraiser in support of Brady PAC!
We’re coming together to raise critical funds to help end gun violence and support leaders who are ready to take action!

RSVP here or donate: secure.actblue.com/donate/july3...
#BradyPAC #FundraiserForChange #EndGunViolence

30.07.2025 03:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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JULY 26, 2025 Message
View here: eepurl.com/jj2sSk

26.07.2025 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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July is Disability Pride Month, a time to honor the strength, resilience, and achievements of people with disabilities. It also marks the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, a law that helped secure civil rights and accessibility for millions of Americans.

07.07.2025 21:58 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My Quarterly Newsletter
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mailchi.mp/jdforarlingt...

04.07.2025 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m honored to earn the endorsement of three members of the Arlington County Board. Their support means so much as we work to deliver real results for our community. Thank you to @Jdspainsr.bsky.social @TakisKarantonis.bsky.social and Matt de Ferranti for your support.

14.06.2025 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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@ffxnow.bsky.social
N.Va. leaders: Messaging will determine political success or failure in November
By Scott McCaffrey
Published June 30, 2025 at 3:45PM

www.ffxnow.com/2025/06/30/n...

01.07.2025 02:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today, a grateful nation remembers and honors brave servicemembers who paid the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our freedoms.

#MemorialDay #WeAreOneArlington

26.05.2025 13:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An exciting opportunity to shape public policy and support the County Board’s work in Arlington County Government. This new position is housed in the County Board Office and offers a chance to work at the heart of local governance.
Note: I am not the hiring manager.

Apply here: bit.ly/3FqELFl

23.05.2025 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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