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Alden Rolf, Ward 3 candidate, emphasizes downtown development and stormwater fixes
Summary
Alden Rolf, a Parks and Recreation board member and candidate for Charles Towns Ward 3 seat, told the finance committee he wants to address the empty 100 block and target stormwater remediation in underserved neighborhoods. He said focused spending can attract businesses and residents while maintaining fiscal discipline.
Alden Rolf introduced himself to the Charles Town finance committee as a native who returned in 2023 and has served on the Parks and Recreation Board. He told members he wants to move beyond online activism and work in person on issues he sees locally. "The 100 block, just that it's going to be vacant and what's going to happen with it," Rolf said, identifying downtown vacancy and business development as a top priority.
Rolf also flagged infrastructure equity, saying, "stormwater is an issue across the city, especially in underrepresented communities," and cited neighborhoods from South Samuel to Beckwith as places that see flooding when the system backs up. Asked about city finances, he reiterated a cautious approach: "you can't spend more than you make," while adding that targeted investments that improve quality of life can draw new residents and business activity. He closed by noting a preplanned five-week trip abroad and said he would sometimes participate virtually but expected to miss roughly three meetings.
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