ON THE ISSUES
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Energy
One of the biggest challenges facing the District of Columbia is its use of energy. Residents of the nation's capital are very concerned about the rising cost of energy, the rising consumption of energy and the impact of energy use on the environment. » Read More
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Fiscal Responsibility
As Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, Vincent Orange will tackle the tough financial challenges facing our City. Clearly, he has the financial background and experience to face the tough financial challenges head on. » Read More
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Government Oversight
The District of Columbia's unemployment rate is 10.4 percent. However, east of the river, the unemployment rates are double digits and growing. In ward 8 the unemployment rate is 30 percent and in Ward 7 in excess of 20 percent unemployment. These unemployment rates are not only alarming, but also when one realizes that the government of the District of Columbia is funding city projects that require its residents to be hired, it’s disturbing. » Read More
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Education Reform
Education reform is near and dear to the heart of Vincent Orange, candidate for DC Council Chairman. Given a chance by a good education, Vincent Orange worked hard to become an accomplished businessman, lawyer and city councilmember. And now, that education affords him the opportunity to become the next Chairman of the District of Columbia Council. » Read More
latest news
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September 2, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Vincent Orange Challenges Kwame Brown to Produce Bank Statement
In yesterday's televised debate on TBD (formerly NewsChannel8), moderator Bruce DePuyt questioned Kwame Brown on an ongoing investigation by the DC Office of Campaign Finance into the whereabouts of $73,000 from his 2008 campaign for re-election. » Read More
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August 31, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Kwame Brown’s 2004 & 2008 Campaigns Under Investigation by DC Office of Campaign Finance
The DC Office of Campaign Finance Audit Division ("OCF") has performed a desk review of Kwame R. Brown's 2004 and 2008 campaigns. Yesterday, August 30, 2010, the OCF issued two letters requesting additional information. » Read More
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August 30, 2010 at 10:00 pm
Vincent Orange calls for a DC Office of Campaign Finance investigation into Kwame Brown’s campaign
DC Council Chairman candidate Vincent Orange has asked the DC Office of Campaign Finance to investigate serious campaign irregularities in Chair candidate and current Councilmember Kwame Brown's prior council campaign filings. » Read More
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August 25, 2010 at 1:07 am
Vincent Orange Wins Ward 5 Straw Poll
Vincent Orange, candidate for DC Council Chairman is surging to victory. On Monday, August 23, Vincent Orange won the Ward 5 Straw Poll with 471 votes. » Read More
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August 9, 2010 at 4:12 am
Vincent Orange Earns the Washington Post Endorsement
Today, Vincent Orange, candidate for the DC Council Chairman, received the endorsement of the Washington Post. The Washington Post states, "Vincent Orange is the best qualified candidate to face the city's challenges." » Read More
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July 27, 2010 at 3:15 am
Orange returns with updated focus - A Washington Post Profile
At a retail conference in Las Vegas a decade ago, Vincent Bernard Orange Sr. helped plant the seeds with Home Depot representatives that eventually led to the transformation of the District's car impoundment lot, which for years was an eyesore for the Northeast Washington communities he represented on the D.C. Council. "Vince is very, very focused, very well prepared. He was right up there in making that happen," said former mayor Anthony A. Williams, who remembers the Las Vegas trip with Orange as a "hit line drive, right down the middle." » Read More
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July 24, 2010 at 3:21 am
Mr. Mistake is at it again
At today's candidate forum, hosted by Ward 7 Democrats and the Democratic Women's Club, Council Chairman candidate Kwame Brown stated DC Public School's Chancellor Michele Rhee dismissed a teacher who received a 395 on her IMPACT evaluation. The audience, of over 200 was extremely concerned and stunned, as the press including Sam Ford (Channel 7), Mark Segraves (WTOP), Dorothy Brizille (DC Watch) and Denise Rolark Barnes (Washington Informer) observed. » Read More
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July 14, 2010 at 10:46 am
The Orange for Chair campaign launches interactive website
Today, Vincent Orange, candidate for Chairman of the DC Council, continued his forward progress by launching an extremely interactive and informational campaign website. » Read More
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July 14, 2010 at 4:56 am
Will DC Send Kwame Brown to Wall Street and Congress?
For the first time in 19 years, the Chairman of the Finance and Revenue Committee has voted against the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2011. This is a sign of trouble for the financial health of the District of Columbia. Our local government indicated to Wall Street that the District's reserve would not dip below $920 million. The approval of this budget for 2011 will take the reserve significantly below $920 million to a level approaching $600 million. This action will get the attention of Wall Street. » Read More
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July 12, 2010 at 11:05 am
The Orange for Chair campaign releases the Vincent Orange Plan
Today, Vincent Orange, candidate for DC Council Chairman, released "The Vincent Orange Plan" - a 16-page document that outlines his plan for education, fiscal responsibility, government oversight and energy. It also presents his vision for the nation's capital and his biography. The Orange Plan lives up to Vincent Orange's motto "Fresh ideas to meet the diverse needs of our City. The experience to deliver results." » Read More
