The Democratic Social Club of ALX proudly presents: Liberally Social—a podcast about omg who are all FOURTEEN candidates on our local Primary ballot and which ones am I voting for? We get it, and we're here to help. Join us as we take each candidate, not out, but IN, for drinks to discuss what on earth is happening.
S4 E9: Cesar Madison Tapia for City Council! (City Council Firehouse Primary)
Cesar is a 26-year-old middle school teacher, Army veteran, immigrant, soccer coach, and community advocate. He wants everyone to sit at his circle-shaped table, and brings his lived experiences as an undocumented immigrant to his campaign.
Fun facts - His cats need child-locks! And he has over 10,000 followers on Tik Tok (this is not a typo!).
His policy corners:
ACPS and School Board partnership - issues, budget
Affordability
Transparency - everyone should be involved, regardless of whether you care or not
Accountability - “Show up and fight for you.” ICE OUT.
Liberally Social Podcast collaborates with Ryan Belmore of The Alexandria Brief for a special collaboration series of interviews for this Firehouse City Council Primary!
Vote in the Democratic Party volunteer-run firehouse primary on Saturday, February 21st from 8:30am-7pm at Cora Kelly Rec Center + Beatley Central Library OR Online if you register in advance by Friday Feb 20th at 5pm! Visit alexdems.org for more information.
Want to watch this as a video? https://www.alexandriabrief.com/podcast (https://www.alexandriabrief.com/podcast)
Want to check out Cesar’s campaign? https://149800.campaignpartner.net/ (https://149800.campaignpartner.net/) or https://www.madisontapia4alx.com/ (https://www.madisontapia4alx.com/)
PS - We may have forgotten to ask Cesar if he’s ever written his name in the snow before, but he answered the bathroom question! Dolce Gelati, right next to City Hall.
19 Feb 2026
S4 E8: Charles Sumpter for City Council! (City Council Firehouse Primary)
Charles is a West End-resident and progressive from the Bronx who founded Safe Space NOVA for LGBTQ+ youth, who chaired the Alexandria AIDS/HIV Commission, and has an MBA focused on Human Capital.
Fun fact - Charles’ favorite mode of transportation is Metro!
Sad fact - his dog passed away a little over a year ago, who was a star of the Scottish Walk Parade.
His policy corners:
Affordability - deeply affordable housing supply
Workforce pathways. Trade schools
Sustainable infrastructure amidst climate change, including snowcrete removal
Transportation & Congestion. “Get out of your car!”
Liberally Social Podcast collaborates with Ryan Belmore of The Alexandria Brief for a special collaboration series of interviews for this Firehouse City Council Primary!
Vote in the Democratic Party volunteer-run firehouse primary on Saturday, February 21st from 8:30am-7pm at Cora Kelly Rec Center + Beatley Central Library OR Online if you register in advance by Friday Feb 20th at 5pm! Visit alexdems.org for more information.
Want to watch this as a video? https://www.alexandriabrief.com/podcast (https://www.alexandriabrief.com/podcast)
Want to check out Charles’ campaign? https://www.sumpterforvirginia.com/ (https://www.sumpterforvirginia.com/)
19 Feb 2026
S4 E7: Tim Laderach for City Council! (City Council Firehouse Primary)
Tim is a humble Navy Reservist, attorney, and pharmacist keen to serve his community (he’s already president of the Del Ray Citizens Association and chair of the Alx Economic Opportunities Commission) and full of hope for a systems change approach to Alexandria’s future.
Fun facts - his dogs are named after hawaiian islands (Maui and Kona), and his substack is named “deep dive” like wholesome a Navy pun.
His policy corners:
Fiscal responsibility through growth
Affordability - housing, childcare, environmental action, transit
Connectedness - he wants to be the “glue”
Equity through engagement
Liberally Social Podcast collaborates with Ryan Belmore of The Alexandria Brief for a special collaboration series of interviews for this Firehouse City Council Primary!
Vote in the Democratic Party volunteer-run firehouse primary on Saturday, February 21st from 8:30am-7pm at Cora Kelly Rec Center + Beatley Central Library OR Online if you register in advance by Friday Feb 20th at 5pm! Visit alexdems.org for more information.
Want to watch this as a video? https://www.alexandriabrief.com/podcast (https://www.alexandriabrief.com/podcast)
Want to check out Tim’s campaign? https://www.timforalexandria.com/ (https://www.timforalexandria.com/)
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