Kai Degner

I am out of town and unable to attend today’s event in Harrisonburg in support of Senator Creigh Deeds’ candidacy for governor, but I want to add my endorsement...

So, what does a editorial’s title have to do with being mayor - and why would I comment on it? After all, someone wise said, “Never pick a fight with a man who buys his ink by the barrel.” In normal circumstances, I’d heed that advice...

There’s no better way to get insight into the commitments of your government than looking at the current and proposed budgets. At Tuesday’s City Council meeting (full agenda), there will be a public hearing on the proposed budget for the next fiscal year. Have a look...

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At 10am this morning, I was sworn in with Richard Baugh and Dave Wiens as the newest Harrisonburg city councilmembers, joining Councilmembers Byrd and Frank. After that, our first agenda item was the election of the mayor, for which I was honored to be nominated and humbly accepted...

Dear Supporters, Tuesday, November 4, was an amazing day for the country. It was an honor to be part of a campaign season where Mark Warner and Barack Obama took the national spotlight, and Sam Rasoul caught the imagination of so many in the region...

Over 6,000 people cast their votes in Harrisonburg for our campaign yesterday, giving me the highest vote total for Harrisonburg City Council. I’m thrilled and humbled by the support, and proud to have received the top votes in every precinct...

The VA State Board of Elections will post election results after polls close on this webpage.

Thanks to so many of you for your support! With it, I think our campaign is poised for a great chance on Election Day as Harrisonburg voters choose their next city council...

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28 CHANGE WE NEED RALLY WITH BARACK OBAMA James Madison University Convocation Center Harrisonburg, VA Media Pre-set: 12:00pm to 12:30pm EDT...

Harrisonburg City Council candidates will participate in a public forum tonight. Treasurer candidates will speak at 6pm. Council candidates will speak at 7pm. The forum is sponsored by the Community Mediation Center...

Kai will be in attendance at 8:30 tonight when General Wesley Clark speaks at Court Square Theater in downtown Harrisonburg. Stop by!

Kai is hosting an open house for all supporters, volunteers, donors, and others interested in learning more about his campaign for Harrisonburg City Council. Join us on Saturday, Oct 25, from 6-9pm at The Little Grill Collective, for a signature Down Home Meal...

A new website exists for Kai’s campaign! Visit www.WhyKai.c

Today’s Daily News-Record includes a front page story announcing our campaign has raised more funds than any other. Also included is a story exploring the impact of the youth vote. Table taken from today’s front p

I’ll be on the WSVA tonight from 6:30-7:00, speaking with Mike Schikman and people who choose to call in. Call in with your question

I just received news that our campaign has raised more funds than any other city council campaign in Harrisonburg as of September 30! This is motivating and humbling, and demonstrates to me the desire Harrisonburg residents have for a new face on city council...

Kai Degner Introduces his Campaign for Harrisonburg City Council

The Student Government Association and OrangeBand Initiative are co-sponsoring a debate on the issues of the Presidential campaign between members of James Madison University’s College Democrats, College Republicans, and Madison Liberty...

Kai will join the other candidates for city council on the WSVA radio station from 10am-Noon tomorrow, broadcasting live from the Old Dominion Coffee Company.  Tune in or stop by

In Virginia, if you are not registered to vote by October 6, you cannot vote.  In Harrisonburg, that means you lose your chance to vote for president, senator, congressman, treasurer, and, yes, city council.  Please urge all friends, family, and colleagues to register to vote this week!  It can...

Rockdem reports a great turnout of local candidates for Monday night’s Labor Day “Concert for Tomorrow.”  On September 1, at 6:30 in Memorial Hall (former Harrisonburg High School), the auditorium will be filled with the first major gathering of local candidates.  As of yesterday, five of...

I feel like that campaign is official now that my yard signs have arrived.  Apparently people are anxious for them - my own sign stolen from my front yard this morning! There are Kai Degner signs, and Baugh-Wiens-Degner signs...

Rockdem reports a great turnout of local candidates for Monday night’s Labor Day “Concert for Tomorrow.”  On September 1, at 6:30 in Memorial Hall (former Harrisonburg High School), the auditorium will be filled with the first major gathering of local candidates.  As of yesterday, five of...

Having knocked on hundreds of doors myself, attending half a dozen house meetings, and having countless conversations with Harrisonburg residents has been a rewarding and motivating way to spend the first phase of the local election campaign...

Join Kai at Clementine Cafe on Thursday night to join with enthusiastic supporters as we watch Barack Obama’s keynote address on the big screen...

Democratic National Convention Watch Party...