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Mary Ann Hovis Elected FCDC Chair

With the resignation of Scott Surovell to run for the House of Delegates in the 44th District (open seat from Kris Amundson), the chairmanship of FCDC needed filling. Vice Chair for Finance, Mary Ann Hovis, was elected without opposition and by acclamation last night at the regular bimonthly meeting of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee.

A first action of Chairman Hovis was to appoint replacements for her position. Leslie Mason and Ginny Peters were appointed interim Co-Vice Chairs for Finance to be voted on at the September FCDC meeting.

Lee’s 2009 Liberty Luau

July 25th 2009 at Susie Warner’s home

Just a bit of rain at the end, great barbecue from King Street Blues, wine tasting by Democracy Vineyards, a fun silent auction, delicious concoctions from Del. David Bulova, and a lot of work from LeeDems members and friends made for a very successful annual luau. Thanks to all who attended and contributed.

Elected officials and candidates attending: Congressman Jim Moran, Congressman Gerry Connolly, Lt. Governor candidate Jody Wagner, Attorney General candidate Steve Shannon, Senator George Barker, Delegate Vivian Watts, Delegate Mark Sickles, Delegate David Bulova, Delegate Chuck Caputo, Delegate candidate Scott Surovell, School Board (Lee) Brad Center, School Board (At-Large) Jim Raney, School Board candidates (Providence): John Jennison and Charisse Espy Glassman. Special note: Supervisor McKay just broke his foot and could not attend.

Watch Creigh Debate McDonnell Live Online

Saturday, July 25th 11 am – noon.

Go to: www.virginiatalks.com to watch the Virginia Bar Association debate live online! On the site, there will be an opportunity for you to submit questions for the candidates and discuss the debate with other viewers.

Change that Works – VA

www.ChangeThatWorks.net/Virginia

Why “Change that Works?”
Americans have spoken powerfully for change — change that both revives our failing economy and builds it stronger, and fairer, for the future. An economy where hard work means you can make a good living and fulfill your dreams instead of treading water or falling behind.

SEIU (Service Employees International Union) will involve millions of Americans in an intensive state-by-state campaign to help President Obama enact Change That Works — change that gets our economy back on track now, and for generations to come.

Our Goals

• Pass an economic recovery plan to keep people working, create millions of new jobs, and maintain services for our communities.
• Pass the Employee Free Choice Act to ensure that workers, not just CEOs, can benefit from the economic progress they help create and advocate for the best quality for those they serve.
• Fix our healthcare system so that it lowers costs and provides quality, affordable health care for all.

Change that Works, VA – Fairfax Office
5618 Ox Rd
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
571.281.1186
Fairfax Field Organizer: Thomas Cornelis (thomas.cornelis@seiu.org)

OFA Supporting Health Care

OFA is focusing heavily on the health care reform movement that’s underway this Summer, and we have several canvasses and phone banks coming up that I wanted you to be aware of.

Folks from all over the state will be meeting up and making phone calls/knocking doors to collect declarations of support for the President’s 3 principles on health care reform. He has said he wants a bill that:

• Reduces rising health care costs for families and businesses
• Guarantees the freedom to choose a plan and a doctor, including the choice of a public option
• Ensures affordable, quality care for every American man, woman, and child

They’ll also be asking people to share their health care stories, so that their voices can be heard as government officials debate the best way to move forward with reform.

If you think you’ll have time to volunteer for one of these events, please check out the following links:

• Gather Signatures in Support of the President’s Health Care Principles of Reform- Van Dorn Metro
• Health Reform is Calling, Fairfax County! (Phone Bank)

Of course, you can find many more opportunities to volunteer in your area by going to my.barackobama.com and putting in your zip code. Take a look, find something that fits into your schedule, and help make a difference at this crucial time in the health care reform effort.

Be on the lookout for OFA listening tours near you as well.

For more information you can contact one of our two OFA organizers in Lee District:

• 8th District, Jim Ricca
• 11th District, Josh Umar

Surovell for Delegate Campaign Kickoff

Saturday, July 25th 10:30 am

Join Scott Surovell at Woodlawn Elementary School as he kicks off his campaign for the House of Delegates (44th District, was Kris Amundson; 2 precincts in Lee District – Groveton, Fairfield).  Scott will outline his plan for keeping Virginia schools among the best in the country. The Kickoff will be held in the cafeteria / auditorium at Woodlawn Elementary School at 8505 Highland Lane, Alexandria, VA 22309 (map, click here). Coffee, juice and donuts will be served. Call 703.341.6149 to RSVP or email  cbea@surovell2009.com.

Obama and Creigh Deeds August 6th

Just announced: President Obama will be in NoVA with Creigh Deeds on Thursday, August 6, 2009, 5:00 pm (Hilton McLean Tysons Corner: 7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22101)! Tickets are free, but seating is limited. Click here!

Deeds Campaign Releases Debate and Forum Schedule

~ 10 Debates and Forums Scheduled Throughout Commonwealth ~

ALEXANDRIA – Senator Creigh Deeds, the Democratic nominee for governor, will appear at 10 debates and forums across Virginia over the next 105 days, pending the acceptance of Republican nominee Bob McDonnell.

Read more

The President’s Weekly Address

Health Care Reform Cannot Wait, July 18th

The President calls on Congress to seize this opportunity one that may not come again for decades and finally pass health care reform: Its about every family unable to keep up with soaring out of pocket costs and premiums rising three times faster than wages. Every worker afraid of losing health insurance if they lose their job, or change jobs. Everyone whos worried that they may not be able to get insurance or change insurance if someone in their family has a pre-existing condition.

Surovell Open House

A well-attended and very positive crowd attended Scott’s Campaign HQ open house Saturday, July 18th.

Scott told us about his vision for moving the District forward, and how he has been knocking on lots of doors. He related his door-to-door experiences, in particular how people understand Scott’s position for personal investment to solve the transportation problem, not another study like his opponent proposes (“It’s time to commission a new study with realistic goals based upon the existing parameters in place“).

Surovell Means Business

A candidate for only 10 days and Scott has:

• a fully functional HQ with campaign manager, field operations and finance,
• a massive endorsement list: 
  Gov. Tim Kaine
  U.S. Senator Jim Webb
  U.S. Senator Mark Warner
  Rep. Jim Moran
  Rep. Gerry Connolly
  Sen. Toddy Puller
  Delegate Kris Amundson
  Supervisor Gerry Hyland
• personally knocked on almost 1,000 doors (been out door knocking every night)
• raised more than twice as much money as his opponent (who has been a candidate for months and including the amount his opponent personally has given his own campaign)
• a complete web site, Surovell2009.com, delineating Scott’s concerns and positions
• signs, lapel stickers, bumper stickers
• LOTs of volunteers (but needs tons more)

The campaign HQ is in the Mt. Vernon Plaza Shopping Center, between Blockbuster and the Barber facing Fordson Rd (7650 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306; click here for a map).

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