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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

 

 

 

70 Days til the election

31 Thursday Aug 2017

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It’s time to get the buzz on …

Enough excuses already!  Sure you have all said

  1. I’m tired of politics
  2. I don’t like politics
  3. It is summer
  4. It is summer
  5. It is summer
  6. Wait til after Labor Day
  7. My vote doesn’t count
  8. There is nothing I can do
  9. I have to wash my hair
  10. All of the above

Every election matters …

From dog catcher to Presidential every elected official in some way affects the everyday lives of everyday people.

This year we are electing the Governor (Ralph Northam), Lieutenant Governor (Justin Fairfax) and Attorney General (Mark Herring) … all in statewide races.

Every House of Delegate (HOD) member is up for election.  In Prince George we have

three HOD districts:  The 62nd has the Democratic nominee Sheila Bynum-Coleman challenging a 30+ year Republican incumbent.  In the 63rd Democratic incumbent, Lashrecse Aird, is unopposed, but she still needs to hear from her constituents and needs their support.  The Democratic Nominee for the 64th HOD district is Rebecca S. Colaw, a 20 year Air Force Veteran who deployed in wartime and now a practicing attorney and horsewoman.  Rebecca is running against a Republican newcomer who owns a wine shop. There is no incumbent.   It is clear from the demographics that both Shelia and Rebecca can handily win their districts … if we do our part!

We also have a number of local elections for the staggered terms in District 1 & 2 for the

Leila Holmes

Leila Holmes

School Board and the Board of Supervisors.  Two of our Committee members are running for local seats … Floyd Brown, Jr. is running for the Board of Supervisors in District 1 and Leila Holmes is running for the District 2 School Board Seat.  We also have a special election for the County Treasurer, a Constitutional Officer position.  This is to fill the unexpired term of the retiring Treasurer, Jean Barker.

LOCAL CANDIDATES FOR NOV2017

You are needed … to

  • Knock doors
  • Make phone calls
  • Donate Money
  • Donate Postage Stamps
  • Make snacks and meals for canvassers and phone bankers
  • Share the names of the candidates you are supporting with your friends, family, neighbors, church members, etc.

Want more information.  Contact Carol Dois Woodward on Messenger.

But wait!  There’s more …

The Prince George Democratic Democratic Committee hosts a Phone Bank every Tuesday night from 5 pm to 8 pm in the Prince George Human Services Building, Community Room, 6450 Administration Drive.  This Phone Bank supports the Coordinated Campaign including the HOD campaigns.  Come on by.  Give 2 or 3 hours. Or bring some soda pop, snacks or a casserole.

 

And more …

The Prince George Dems will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, September 7 at 6 pm in the same room as above in the Human Services Building in the Prince George Government Complex, 6450 Administration Drive.  We have guest wifi, a refrigerator, microwave.  We can have a meeting and a party.

Again, friend and message Carol Dois Woodward on Messenger for more info.

 

June 13 Democratic Primary is history

14 Wednesday Jun 2017

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Congratulations to all of the candidates

Every Democrat who offered himself or herself as a candidate for the Democratic nomination is due respect from all of us.  We have no anointed or hereditary leaders. Diverse views and experience is what will continue to massage our party’s message and keep our efforts in tune with the needs of our citizens.

Congratulations to the statewide and local primary winners.

Ralph Northam and Justin Fairfax are our nominees for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, respectively.  Mark Herring, our Attorney General, did not have a challenger in the primary.

As to the Virginia House District races affecting Prince George:

In the 62nd Sheila Bynum-Coleman was ultimately unchallenged.  She will be facing long-term Republican incumbent, Riley Ingram, in November.

The 63rd Virginia House District was handily captured by our current delegate in that district, Lashrecse Aird.  Her victory was decisive.

After Primary Victory

In the 64th, with three Democratic candidates, Rebecca S. Colaw, won the Democratic nomination.  Here race in November will be against another woman, Republican Emily Brewer.

Congratulations and thank you to our poll workers

Many voters had questions, particularly in the race for Lieutenant Governor, because that race had not received the attention of the Governor’s primary.   Many voters wanted the opinions of those of us who are actively engaged in the political process and knowledgeable about the qualifications and positions of the candidates.  Poll workers, you made a difference.  Thank you!

House of Delegates Candidate Bulletin

28 Tuesday Feb 2017

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Multiple democratic primary candidates for Virginia House Districts in Prince George.

This House of Delegates Candidates Bulletin from www.elections.virginia.gov explains the filing windows for the June 13 primary and November 7 general election candidates for the House of Delegates.  Last week we published the Bulletin for Local Candidates.

Tavorise K. Marks and Shelia Bynum-Colman will be competing for the Democratic nomination for the 62nd House District.  This is the district now held by Republican Riley Ingram. The 62nd has a very small footprint in Prince George but voters in the 62nd would be primarily in parts of the  Rives and  Jefferson Park Districts.

As of this morning, we do not know if anyone will be running against Delegate Lashrecse Aird of the 63rd House District.

There are three Democratic Candidates as of this time for the 64th House District currently held by Republican Rick Morris.  Rebecca S. Colaw is a lawyer and military veteran and will be at our meeting on March 2.  John Wandling is an IT professional and small business owner and attended our meeting last month. Jerry Alexander Cantrell, an academic, is the third Democratic contender.  We might note that Rick Morris is being challenged by two other Republican candidates.

The names of the contenders were taken from the listing in www.vpap.org . It is a moving train.

Eligibility to vote in June 13 primary

The last day to register to vote in the June 13 primary is May 22 if not already a registered voter.  Not sure?  Check with the Prince George Registrar on the second floor of the County Administration Building or at 804-722-8748.  Don’t guess.  Double check.

A note of caution

A Local Democratic Committee may not take a position in support of a possible democratic candidate until that person has won in the June 13 primary.  An individual may, of course, support the person of his or her choice, but there will be no Committee endorsements or campaign contributions for primary candidates.

Learn more

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Join in the PG Dems meeting on Thursday, March 2 at 6 pm at 6450 Administration Drive, Prince George Government Complex (Buiding #12). The meeting is in the 1st Floor Community Meeting Room. ADA accessible, non-smoking, guest wifi.The meeting is open to the public.

 

Floyd Brown, Jr. & Melvin C. Jones, Sr. Endorsed by the Southside Virginia Association of Realtors

22 Thursday Oct 2015

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The Southside Virginia Association of Realtors (SVAR) has endorsed certain candidates for election on November 3rd.

In local Prince George races SVAR endorsed Floyd Brown, Jr., for District 1 Board of Supervisors and Melvin C. Jones, Sr., for District 2 Board of Supervisors.

Floyd Brown, Jr., (FJ) is a member of the Prince George Democratic Committee and is a Democratic Candidate for the Board of Supervisors from District 1.  Melvin, C. Jones, Sr., though running as an Independent for District 2 Board of Supervisors, is also a member of the Prince George Democratic Committee.

In state races which have districts in Prince George, SVAR endorsed Senator Rosalyn R. Dance for reelection to the 16th Virginia Senate District and  Lashrecse Aird for election to the 63rd Virginia House of Delegates District.

For the complete announcement by SVAR please click below.

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Synopsis of state primaries by the Richmond Times Dispatch

10 Wednesday Jun 2015

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Congratulations to Senator Dance and to Lashcrecse Aird

Local Democrats likely know the outcome of the Democratic primaries in the 16th VA Senate and the 63rd VA House of Delegates contests, but this article is a compact look at various primaries of interest in our area.  Make that second pot of coffee and enjoy immersing yourself in politics.

Primary roundup: Gecker wins Democratic nod in 10th; Dunnavant edges Janis – Richmond.com: Virginia Politics.

April 2nd PG Dems Meeting — Standing Room Only

06 Monday Apr 2015

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Politics is alive and well in Prince George County

Democratic candidates and candidates for nomination headlined the Agenda of the PG Dems on April 2nd in the 1st Floor Community Room of the Human Services Building.

Sheila Bynum-Coleman, candidate for the 62nd Virginia House District, spoke about the precinct by precinct analysis her campaign and the Chesterfield Democratic Committee has done which indicates that the 62nd is definitely winnable.  Riley Ingram, the Republican incumbent has held the seat for two decades and Democrats know it is time for a change. At this point Bynum-Coleman does not have a challenger in the Democratic Primary. Below Bynum-Coleman (r) speaks with Sharon Goertz, Prince George Dem and Electoral Board member.

Sheila Bynum-Coleman

Sheila Bynum-Coleman

Three of the contenders for the 63rd Virginia House District in the June 9 Democratic Primary also spoke.  Gerry Rawlinson, Lashrecse Aird, and Atiba Muse briefly focused on their backgrounds and how their experience qualified them for this post.  Rawlinson has a background in nursing and as a business owner, Aird has experience as a political committee leader, legislative aide to then Delegate Rosalyn Dance and her gubernatorial appointments to state commissions by Governor McAuliffe, and  Muse cited his constituent and legislative assistant experience with Congressman Bobby Scott and his experience as an elected School Board member as unique qualifiers for the position as a state Delegate. The Democratic incumbent, Joe Preston, is a candidate for the Democratic Nomination for the 16th Virginia Senate District.

Atiba Muse

Atiba Muse

Lashrecse Aird

Lashrecse Air

Gerry Rawlinson

Gerry Rawlinson

Renee Garnett, candidate for District 1 of the Prince George Board of Supervisors spoke briefly about her candidacy for the BOS.  Also attending the meeting as a member of the Committee, but not speaking as a candidate for District 1 was Floyd Brown, Jr.

Renee Garnett

Renee Garnett

Melvin Jones spoke briefly to the Dems on his recent interim appointment to the Board

Melvin Jones

Melvin Jones

of Supervisors and thanked the Committee for their support.  He also invited them to share opinions on any issues before the Board, especially on the budget which is currently under consideration.

The next regular meeting of the Prince George Dems will be on May 7, at 5:30 p.m.

Prince George Dems Meet April 2, 2015 at 5:30 p.m.

30 Monday Mar 2015

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Many of the candidates for state and local seats will be on hand Thursday evening.  The candidates on the agenda at this point are Sheila Bynum-Coleman, candidate for the 62nd VA House District, Lashrecse Aird, candidate for nomination to the 63rd VA House District, Senator Rosalyn Dance, candidate for nomination to the 16th VA Senate District, and Renee Garnett, candidate for District 1, Prince George Board of Supervisors. Bynum-Coleman, Dance, and, were on the agenda for the March meeting.  Hopefully, the snows are over for the season.

We may also be discussing a draft Committee Single+Member+Voting+District+Committee+Resolution in favor of single member districts in Prince George County.

The meeting is in the 1st Floor Community Room of the Prince George Social Services Building, 6450 Administration Drive, Bldg. #12, Prince George Government Complex. The meeting is open to the public, is ADA compliant, and is non-smoking.

For more information call 804-691-8486.

Entrance to 6450 Administration Dr., Prince George VA ... Human Services Building

Entrance to 6450 Administration Dr., Prince George VA … Human Services Building