Have your calendar handy?
A few dates for you to include in your calendar now, while it is so darn hot outside. These are important dates having to do with voting and we know that voting is fundamental to citizenship.
October 15th: Last date to register to vote or update your address for this election.
October 29th by 5 pm: Request that an absentee ballot be mailed to you if you must vote absentee.
November 2nd: Last date to vote an absentee ballot, in person, at your local voter registration office.
November 5th: Election Day — Polls open 6am to 7pm.
You can learn more at www.vote.virginia.gov
Dems on March 1st. The theme of the evening was “Volunteerism, Involvement, and Activism” (VIA). Internally the PG Dems will be working on subcommittee structure, fundraising, and helping our members connect with companion groups to follow specific interests. Externally, we will be building our profile, reaching out and engaging with a number of community groups.
Tammie Miller Jennings, the Secretary, recommended that we develop some survey or method to determine particular political or volunteer interests of our members so we can help connect them with other groups in the greater Central Virginia area so that our network grows beyond the Committee. One aspect of involvement is to also understand what Committee roles or subcommittees that appeal to individual members. Everyone needs to be involved and recognized. It was specifically discussed to have a hospitality subcommittee and a membership committee. Tammie is at right in the red & white stripes.
defense attorney in Northern Virginia. This young man and his three siblings were raised by a single mother. All four went to college and two went to law school. Justin’s law degree is from Columbia University where he was on the Law Review.
almost 3 decades. She garnered about 40% of the vote in the last race and has continued her quest to become the Delegate from the 62nd because she is someone who will listen to and fight for the right of citizens.
in this election. She faced a challenge in the primary and had the opportunity to speak to citizens in the 63rd and throughout our area. She continues to be active in reaching out to citizens and organizations throughout the 63rd and the Crater area.
64th: Rebecca S. Colaw is the Democratic nominee for this seat which has no incumbent. Rebecca is a Gulf War Air Force veteran herself and is currently an attorney in Suffolk. She is very interested in workforce development and the expansion of broadband throughout the 63rd. Being a horsewoman she is also particularly interested in the agricultural challenges in the district.
Board of Supervisors, District 1: Floyd Brown, Jr. is the candidate in this district. He is uniquely qualified having been born and raised in the district. “FJ” is a business owner and IT professional and understands the challenges to our Prince George, as both a rural community, as well as a close neighbor to the urban development to the northwest of Prince George. F.J is the Treasurer of the Prince George Democratic Committee.
School Board, District 2: Leila Holmes, a member of the Prince George Democratic Committee, is the candidate for this seat. She has been an active parent and citizen volunteer in the school system and has made it a practice to attend and comment at the school board meetings. She will advocate for transparency and fairness in our schools and will advocate for the best educational opportunities for all of our students.
The Prince George Democrat 