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Redistricting for 2019:

26 Sunday Aug 2018

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August 30 – Special Session of the General Assembly:

Governor Northam has ordered a special session on August 30. The purpose for this session is to redraw certain districts created by the Republicans in 2011 to protect red districts by creating minority majority districts.  The court declared those districts unconstitutional and ordered redrawn districts by October 30, 2018 to be in effect in the 2019 elections.

The Election Results in 2019 are critical for Democrats:

All Virginia House of Delegates and Senate seats will be up for election in 2019. The Virginia legislators elected in 2019 will be the legislators who control Census redistricting in 2021. If the Republicans remain in the majority in the General Assembly, they will continue in their efforts to redraw districts that will dilute and restrict the votes of Democrats, progressives, independents, minorities, women, anyone they view as the enemies of their ultra-conservative agenda.

Learn More about Redistricting:

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Visit www.onevirginia2021.org which has been advocating for bipartisan redistricting in Virginia.  It has a free Advocacy training on September 15, 2018 in Alexandria, Virginia.  It is a free training, but One Virginia 2021 is a nonprofit and would appreciate a donation, whether you plan to attend the training or not.  You can register for the training HERE.

Heading into Session

12 Tuesday Dec 2017

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“Session” begins January 10:

It is not too early to start reviewing the bills which have been pre-filed, determining which committees they are assigned to, and reading bills of interest in full.  The number of pre-filed bills available to review will grow as they are processed.  The Index on the Legislative Information Services gives a quick look at the Topic of a bill a one or two line description and the sponsor. The Cumulative Index is at the bottom of the list on the right.  While on the site, click around to see what else might tickle your fancy.

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Inauguration Noon January 13: Inaugural Theme:  “The Way Ahead”:

The inauguration of our 73rd Virginia Governor now has its website up and running.  Here you can learn about all of the activities around the inauguration, including the parade and the balls, as well as request tickets for the inauguration, itself.

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Local legislators will be in the Pocahontas Building:

The Pocahontas Building is at 900 East Main Street, Richmond VA 23219

Delegate Lashrecse Aird (63rd): Room E318; 804 698-1063, DelLAird@house.virginia.gov

Delegate Emily Brewer (64th): Room TBD; 804 698 1619, DelEBrewer@house.virginia.gov

Delegate Riley Ingram (62nd): Room E312; 804 698 1062, DelRIngram@house.virginia.gov

Senator Rosalyn R. Dance (16th): Room E615; 804 698 7516,district16@senate.virginia.gov

Senator Frank M. Ruff (15th): Room E505; 804 698 7515, district15@senate.va.gov

 

 

 

Virginia General Assembly Convenes

11 Wednesday Jan 2017

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The General Assembly will be back in session later today

Among the newest state senate members will be Jennifer McClellan, who was formerly a member of the Virginia House of Delegates.  As of the special election yesterday she now represents the Virginia 9th Senate District.  You may remember that Donald McEachin was elected to the U. S. House from the 4th District in November.

Keep up with the big doings of the General Assembly

Did you know you can learn who your representatives are, their committee assignments, bills they are sponsoring, and many other things on the General Assembly website?  You can track bills and resolutions by number or by keyword.  Check it out. virginiageneralassembly.gov.

Delegate Aird and Senator Dance represent part of Prince George in the in General Assembly

Whether or not you are in their districts, they want to hear from you about any question or issue you would like to raise.

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Senator Dance

Senator Rosalyn Dance

 

 

Are there any bills or issues in which you are particularly interested?  Let us hear from you here or on our Prince George Dems facebook page or Prince George Dems & Friends facebook group.

 

Joseph E. Preston Sworn in as Delegate from 63rd Virginia House District

19 Monday Jan 2015

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Joe Preston, 63rd HOD

Joe Preston, 63rd HOD

Delegate Joe Preston was sworn in as the newest member of our area’s Democratic leadership team in the General Assembly on Wednesday January 14th.  His district includes all of Petersburg and parts of Chesterfield, Hopewell, Prince George, and Dinwiddie.  We look forward to working with Joe and wish him well in his inaugural year as a member of the Virgina House of Delegates.