FCDC 2012-13

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FCDC 2012-13

Almost 500 Fairfax County Democrats gathered at Falls Church High School last night to elect our officers for 2012-13. Members elected Cesar del Aguila as our new Chairman in a very close vote: 208 Cesar, 204 Barbara Caputo. Three of the other 12 offices were contested: Vice Chair North (Sue Langley, Fred Mittelman), Vice Chair for Outreach (John Wertman, Martin Taylor), and Recording Secretary (Mary Paden, Matt Bell).

Bylaws were adopted with one amendment (restoring Emeritus membership status) along with Resolution on the Authority and Responsibility of the Elected Officers (only one change for Finance Committee).

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Featured Articles

Lee District’s General Assembly Members Lee District’s General Assembly Members

The 2012 session convened January 11th for the ‘long’ session. Regular Session The General Assembly meets annually, beginning on the second Wednesday in January, for 60 days in even-numbered years and for 30 days in odd-numbered years, with an option to extend annual sessions for a maximum of 30 days. Special Sessions The Governor may
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A Busy Weekend January 21-22 A Busy Weekend January 21-22

* Anniversary of the Citizens United Decision
* Sickles, McKay, Barker, Puller, Ebbin Town Hall
* Supervisor McKay Open House
* McElveen’s Chinese New Year Celebration
* LeeDems Welcome & Volunteer Party
* Anniversary Roe v. Wade

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Reserve Your 2012 Jefferson Jackson Tickets Today Reserve Your 2012 Jefferson Jackson Tickets Today

The Democratic Party of Virginia invites you to Virginia’s premier political event. The 2012 Jefferson Jackson Weekend, February 10-12. 2012 Jefferson Jackson Dinner Saturday, February 11, 2012 Greater Richmond Convention Center Richmond, Virginia   Unity Pass ($260.00) (One ticket each for the Women’s Caucus Breakfast,DPVA Awards Lunch, JJ dinner/After Dark) Jefferson-Jackson Dinner Ticket & JJ
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Volunteer Events

MLK Voter Registration Event MLK Voter Registration Event

South Fairfax MLK Voter Registration Drive The 2012 campaign is heating up, but President Obama has always emphasized that this is about more than an election. This movement is built on the idea that one voice can change a community, and Dr. King used his voice to speak on behalf of every American. Saturday, January
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Committee News

VA General Assembly 2012 Legislative Information – Mobile VA General Assembly 2012 Legislative Information – Mobile

A subset of LIS features are freely available through personal digital assistants and mobile phones. Internet capable devices such as Palm Pilots and Pocket PCs (PDAs) and enabled phones (WAP) are all capable of accessing the mobile version of LIS. These devices allow direct access via their internet connection. Mobile LIS access is available directly
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Reports

Del. Sickles Elected VA House Caucus Chair

Delegate Mark Sickles was elected Virginia House Democratic Caucus Chair. The newly elected leadership team is headed up by a very talented former Mayor and close friend, Delegate David Toscano of Charlottesville.  As our new Minority Leader, David heads up a strong cadre of Delegates that are ready to build a team for the future. 
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Gallery

January 8 Events Photos January 8 Events Photos

Sunday January 8th was a busy day for LeeDems, starting out with the 2012 FCDC Road to Richmond Breakfast. Over 220 Democrats gathered to send our Senators, Delegates and staff off to the 2012 General Assembly session that convenes at noon on Wednesday for the ‘long’ session. The Virginia General Assembly convenes each year on
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