We Cannot Falter in Fixing Our Schools by Adrian Fenty

“The fact that he is in the neighborhood today, that says a lot about him. That is something that the mayor has not done. No other candidate has been here.”

"Fenty’s committee authorized an investigation of the mental retardation agency. Will they issue subpoenas?  “Absolutely,” Fenty tells me. “The government is not forthcoming.”

"Credit Ward 4 council member Adrian M. Fenty for having the imagination, determination and sense of theater (he managed to bring TV cameras with him to broken schools) to spark public interest in school modernization."

By Eric Weiss

"If we fixed everything in the city and didn't fix the schools, it would all be for naught, said council member Adrian M. Fenty (D-Ward 4), who first proposed a major renovation plan last year."

By Karlyn Barker

"I don't understand why, after all the scandal and embarrassment and outrage, your boss doesn't do more," Fenty told city officials at an all-day oversight hearing"

By Eric M. Weiss

"Plans for school modernization funds were first put forward by council member Adrian M. Fenty (D-Ward 4), who called the condition of schools "a citywide embarrassment."

By Mike Rupert

February 6, 2006 

"When D.C. Council Member Adrian Fenty introduced his $1 billion school modernization bill in April, he was lauded for its ambition, but few in the city government thought it was feasible."

Record boost for Schools Likely

By Lori Montgomery

February 5, 2006 

The Washington Post 

By Lori Montgomery and Eric M. Weiss

February 1, 2006 

"D.C. Council member Adrian M. Fenty has raised more than $900,000 since launching his campaign for mayor in June, outpacing his four major Democratic rivals, including council Chairman Linda W. Cropp, according to campaign finance reports filed yesterday."

Fenty leads race 40% to Cropp's 32%.

Tom Sherwood's Notebook

January 25, 2006 

Fenty meets with District business leaders 

Examiner 

By Michael Neibauer
Staff Writer
Thursday, January 26, 2006 10:36 PM EST

"We've got a lot of support amongst residents and amongst businesses," Fenty said. "My singular mission at this point in to increase both."

Fenty and the Schools: 

Tom Sherwood's Notebook

January 18, 2006

"Fenty gets credit for being on top of the issue.

A Power City, Powerless Before the Redskins

The Washington Post 

By Sudarsan Raghavan and John Maynard

Saturday, January 14, 2006; B01

"Fenty -- known as a machine when it comes to campaigning door-to-door --had the misfortune of scheduling a campaign event during last week's playoff game. He didn't even try to compete..."

interview with DC candidates
Candidatos a la alcaldía de DC hablan con Washington Hispanic
Washington Hispanic
Por: Felipe Lagos

The Washington Post

By Lori Montgomery

January 12, 2006

"[Fenty] comes across as an attractive, intelligent young man who, in some ways, people think is a natural successor to Anthony Williams, only more personable."

Fenty to Assess Gains for mentally Disabled

D.C. has deadline of Feb. 10 for fixes

The Washington Post

By Karlyn Barker

January 5, 2006

"I want to work with the advocates and the experts to make sure that MRDDA is moving forward and meeting the 90-day plan," Fenty said.

Washingtonian: Fenty leading candidate for Mayor

The Washingtonian

January 2006

Backers Aim to Keep Smoking Ban Airtight

Washington post

By Eric Weiss

December 8, 2005

"The waiver is so broad you can drive a tobacco truck through it," said council member Adrian M. Fenty (D-Ward 4), one of the ban's original proponents.

Mayor Dismisses Stadium Estimate

Washington post

By David Nakamura and Thomas Heath

December 7, 2005

"Costs have soared, and we have not even put a shovel in the ground," D.C. Council member Adrian M. Fenty (D-Ward 4) said yesterday during a council discussion about the project's costs. "Wait until we start building this thing."

Panel Draws 'Marshall Plan' for D.C. Schools

Washington post

By Eric M. Weiss

December 6, 2005

"We have built so many things," [Fenty] said. "Why are we so slow to make our schools look like we want to educate our children?"

Fenty: Smoke-free 'going to pass'

Washington Examiner

By Michael Neibauer

December 4, 2005

Files Sought on Group Home Deaths

Washington Post

By Karlyn Barker

December 1, 2005

"The records should be made available," Fenty said in an interview. "We're a government. If you don't shine light on the government, then you won't get good performance."

The Washington Examiner Editorial 

November 29, 2005   

"Fenty - not grandstanding Council Chairwoman Linda Cropp - was one of the original sponsors of the School Modernization Financing Act of 2005. A mayor's primary job is to set priorities and drum up political support for his agenda. Fenty has skillfully done that for the city's public schools, catapulting their sorry condition into one of the top issues of the current mayoral campaign. Aides are paid to iron out the details." 

Fenty alone in backing gay marriage

The Washington Blade

By Lou Chibbaro, Jr. 

November 25, 2005

"D.C. Councilmember Adrian Fenty (D-Ward 4) has emerged as the only mayoral candidate so far to express full support for the legal recognition of same-sex marriage in the District."

Latinos respaldan a Adrian Fenty: El candidato a la alcaldía de DC promete mejorar acceso a la vivienda de los hispanos en la capital.

Baseball fun in the off season

The Examiner

Editorial

November 11, 2005

 Double-play combination -- That would be David Catania, I-at large, to Adrian Fenty, D-Ward 4, the only two council members with the guts to vote against the stadium financing package last week.

Courting the Community

Metroweekly.com

Interview by Sean Bugg

November 3, 2005

"But where others may be shifting into the first or second gear, Adrian Fenty already seems well into fourth and heading into overdrive."

Secret talks

The Common Denominator 

By Laura Petersen 

October 31, 2005

"The debate, ongoing for years in the public domain, was sparked at the legislative level earlier this year when Ward 4 Councilman Adrian Fenty proposed the use of D.C. Lottery proceeds to finance the issuance of up to $1 billion in long-term municipal bonds to repair and upgrade the public schools."

D.C. government employees reward themselves

The Washington Times

By Jim McElhatton

October 13, 2005

"We're going to do a full scrubbing of this."

Mayoral hopefuls begin courting gay D.C. voters

Williams' decision not to run triggers shake-up

Gay Blade Online

By Lou Chibbaro Jr.

Friday, October 07, 2005

"... Fenty has attracted the largest number of gay supporters and financial contributors among the mayoral candidates"

Washington Blade Readers Vote

Gay Blade online

Friday, October 07, 2005

"Now, Adrian Fenty is the right person at the right time for this city."

http://www.washblade.com/2005/10-7/locallife/bestof/people.cfm (scroll down to Straight Ally)

Council Members Say Williams Decision Won't Change Race

ABC 7 News online

September 29, 2005 11:55am

“[Fenty] says he's proud to have worked with Williams on improving city management and jump-starting the District's economy."

Mayoral Hopefuls Spar Over Rising Gas Prices
The Washington Post
By Eric M. Weiss
September 21, 2005
"Fenty called for "swift and decisive action"...introduc[ing] legislation that would refer allegations of price gouging to the city's attorney general..."

In D.C. Race, It's 'Future' Vs. Familiar
The Washington Post
By Lori Montgomery and Yolanda Woodlee
September 12, 2005
"Fenty said the race offers a "clear choice" between moving "boldly into the future" and staying "chained to the past"..."

Election Watch, 2006
The Hill Rag
By Gabriel Pacyniak
September, 2005
"But the bottom issue is, 'Are we going to do something about the schools or not?' [said Fenty]..."

Fenty Vs. Cropp?
NBC4
By Tom Sherwood
August 31, 2005
"Ward Four D.C. City Councilman Adrian Fenty is energetically getting around town to establish himself as the future. He's garnered strong early support..."

Council, Schools Explore Funding
Washington Post
By D'Vera Cohn
August 17, 2005
"The council's Committee on Finance and Revenue approved a bill last month that would infuse $1 billion into the school system's capital construction budget beginning in fiscal 2007. The legislation was sponsored by D.C. Council member Adrian M. Fenty (D-Ward 4)...
"My ultimate goal is to fix the schools," [said Fenty]..." "

Home Again
NBC4
By Tom Sherwood
August 17, 2005
"It wasn't hard to notice the half-dozen green "Fenty for Mayor" posters that were stuck in several surrounding yards... It's just one more positive step in the early going of Fenty's long and focused campaign..."

Memo to Mayor Williams
DCist.com
By Martin Austermuhle
August 9, 2005
"If this were a 100-meter dash, Fenty would be somewhere near the half-way mark while you'd still be warming up..."

Fenty Leads Fund-Raising Race
AP
August 02, 2005
"D.C. Councilman Adrian Fenty is the runaway leader in early fund-raising for the mayoral race. Campaign finance reports filed Monday show that Fenty has raised $213,000 in the first two months of his campaign..."

Out of Gate, Fenty Leads Fundraising Race
The Washington Post
By Lori Montgomery and Yolanda Woodlee
Tuesday, August 2, 2005; Page B06
"D.C. council member Adrian M. Fenty collected more than $213,000 in the first two months of his campaign for mayor, leaping ahead of his declared rivals in fundraising for the 2006 campaign, according to reports filed yesterday with the D.C. Office of Campaign Finance..."

Hometown boy can build campaign from roots up
The Examiner-Washington
Harry Jaffe
July 12, 2005
"Fenty is a native Washingtonian: born here, educated in the public schools, raised by parents who still run a small business here. Fenty is one of a new crop of politicians - elected and aspiring - who come from the city, rather than from points north, south, east or west..."

Polls Show Williams Edging Past Fenty
The Washington Post
By Lori Montgomery and Spencer S. Hsu
June 16, 2005
"All three polls show Williams (D) and Fenty (D-Ward 4) drawing the support of about a third of those surveyed... Council Chairman Linda W. Cropp (D), who rises to second place behind Fenty when Williams is removed from the equation..."

Fenty outlines plans for DC Hispanics
Washington's Voz
By Alex A. Ormaza
June 3, 2005
""I will advocate for a stronger Latino presence in our local government. The Latino community is thriving in the District and they must be at the table when important decisions are made. I will also take the lead in improving education. Education is the key to success..."

Mr. Orange’s Case
The Washington Post
Washington Post Editorial
March 25, 2005
“"Mr. Fenty had the ethical sense to refuse to take advantage of a bad law..."”

Gay Activists Jumping to Fenty
The Washington Blade
By Lou Chibbaro Jr.
February 25, 2005
“"D.C. voters won’t go to the polls to nominate a mayoral candidate until September 2006, but many of the city’s prominent gay activists are switching their allegiance from Mayor Anthony Williams to District Councilmember Adrian Fenty (D-Ward 4) as their favored candidate for mayor next year..."”

With Mayor Mum on Race, Backers Flock to D.C. Rivals
The Washington Post
By Lori Montgomery
February 21, 2005
“In addition to Rosenstein, Fenty has persuaded Williams's Ward 2 coordinator, Budd Lane, to sign on to his exploratory effort. He also nabbed Anne M. Renshaw, who served as Williams's campaign coordinator in Ward 3. And this week, one of the original leaders of the draft-Williams movement, Marie Drissel, will host a fundraiser for Fenty's exploratory committee in her Sheridan-Kalorama home.”

A pledge to fight divisive referendum
The Washington Blade
By Adrian M. Fenty
February 11, 2005
“We need our community to join together to focus on these issues, and not be sidetracked into fights that will only divide us, and hurt us all in the long run.”

Results flow from young-blood Fenty
The Examiner Washington
By Harry Jaffe
February 10, 2005
“Fenty walks the streets and talks to Washingtonians with the comfort of someone who’s at home... Everyone wants a piece of Adrian.”

Adrian M. Fenty
The Washington Post
January 6, 2005
Adrian M. Fenty Biography

Fenty Fends Off Affordable Housing Compromise
Washington Business Journal
By Thomas C. Hall
January 18, 2002
“Rookie D.C. Councilman Adrian Fenty, D-Ward 4, upstaged council veterans in the debate over the Housing Act of 2001 by leading a stampede to strengthen the District's commitment to affordable housing.”

Council sold out public’s interest
The Common Denominator
By Diana Winthrop
December 3, 2001
“We pay city council members $92,520 annually to do "the people’s business." Except for freshman Adrian Fenty, we’ve been robbed.”

Fulfilling a commitment
Fenty practices ‘retail politics’ to serve ward
The Common Denominator
Patrice Dickens
November 19, 2001
"I didn’t vote for Fenty because I am a ‘show-me’ person," she said. "But now that I have seen the things that he’s gotten done that weren’t done before, I think I will vote for him in the next election."