Tejada on Buckingham Village

Arlington County Board Member J. Walter Tejada spoke out against the demolition of the 444 apartments at Buckingham Village. On April 19, the Arlington County Historic Affairs and Landmark Review Board took a step on April 19 that may protect the complex, "at least temporarily,", according to the Arlington Connection. Tejada said, "I will leave no stone unturned to try to preserve our community within the boundaries of the law."

Tejada Calls for Civic Participation

Arlington County Board Member J. Walter Tejada called for a day of "peaceful civic participation" on May 1, according to a press release today. He encouraged "all residents of the Washington metro region to “participate in activities on May 1st in support of our hardworking immigrant community, particularly activities that are peaceful, educational and raise awareness of the contributions immigrants make to our nation."

Tejada also declared that “Civic participation, community service, and speaking out are the finest traditions of our American society.”