Examiner Local Editorial: Affordable housing hypocrisy

Political leaders in Arlington County and the city of Alexandria routinely cite their unwavering support for “affordable housing” to convince voters that they are protecting low-income residents from greedy developers.

In his January inaugural address, Arlington County Board Chairman J. Walter Tejada said that increasing the supply of affordable housing was his top priority. And earlier this month, Alexandria Mayor William Euille reiterated his “commitment to preserving and protecting affordable housing.”