Linda W. Cropp

This loss came in spite of the fact that Cropp had been endorsed by outgoing mayor Anthony A. Williams.

In 1971, she received a Master of Education degree[7] in guidance and counseling from Howard University.

From 1970 to 1978, Cropp worked as a teacher and counselor with the District of Columbia Public Schools.

[17] When Council Member Betty Ann Kane decided not to run for reelection to her at-large seat in 1990,[18] Cropp ran to replace her.

[19] The editorial board of the Washington Post endorsed the campaign of her opponent, Johnny Barnes.

Cropp joined the board of two not-for-profit companies, the Community Preservation and Development Corp. and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, and also volunteered for two other local charities, Capital City Links and the D.C. chapter of Boys Town.

Cropp in 2007