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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Dear Democrats and Friends in and around the 43rd District, It has been an interesting ride over the last months as the redistricting process for the House of Delegates unfolded. I can only guess now how it will ultimately turn out. Maybe we will know by next week—there is a hope among Democratic senators and
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The 2011 Virginia General Assembly session convened Wednesday, January 12th, and adjourned Sunday, February 27th. 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.
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I wanted to remind residents of the 43rd district that my new constituent survey is now available online, click here. Please take a few moments to share your thoughts on a number of issues facing Northern Virginia and the Commonwealth, from transportation to the budget to immigration. Thank you for being an informed and active
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December 15, 2010 – 12:13pm, Franconia, VA Late last week Chairman Mullins sent out an e-mail criticizing Democratic members of the General Assembly for not having a transportation plan. While I [Delegate Mark Sickles, D-43] do not speak for my Democratic colleagues, a response was warranted. Below is the e-mail our office received from the
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The Virginia House of Delegates annual art contest is open to public, private, and homeschooled students ages 4-12. The goal is to provide students with an opportunity to be creative, explore new ideas, and share his/her vision on a topic that is related to Virginia’s rich heritage. Each participant should create an original, two-dimensional artwork
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Please join Delegate Mark Sickles for his Second Annual Holiday Dessert Party. Sunday, December 5th 2010 12:30-4pm (Redskins game on live!). 5933 Embry Spring Lane, Alexandria, VA 22315, click for map. Please RSVP to Trent Armitage: DelegateSickles@gmail.com, 703-922-6440. This is not a fundraiser. Please park on Hampton Knolls Drive, Lake Village Drive or at the
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by Delegate Mark Sickles Next year, Virginia will be the first state to use the 2010 Census to redraw legislative districts to ensure that each constituency has the same number of people. When you vote in November 2011, elections will be held in different state house, state senate, supervisor, and school board districts. When you
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A good time was had by all - nearly 60 people attending, including many of the northern Virginia Delegation. Thanks to Maureen Healey hosting the event on this beautiful day. See the slideshow below or click here.
Please join Delegate Mark Sickles, Virginia House of Delegates – 43rd District, at the home of Maureen Healey (6778 Edge Cliff Dr, Alexandria, VA 22315; map: http://bit.ly/healey-home) for a Labor Day weekend BBQ.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
2-4 pm
Please RSVP by visiting www.MarkSickles.com/LaborDay. For more info contact Trent Armitage (703-922-6880, sicklesfordelegate@gmail.com).
Contribution levels: $25 Young Democrat, $35 Guest, $100 Friend, $250 Patron, $500 Host, $1,000 Sponsor, $2,500 Benefactor. Tickets at: http://bit.ly/Sickles2010BBQ.
The selection of Delegates to the Congressional District Conventions in May, State Convention in June at GMU, and National Convention in September in Charlotte is quite a process, and to learn more about it we have some helpful resources.
Following the 2010 Census (pop. 118,949) and redistricting, Lee District is one of nine Supervisor Districts in Fairfax County Virginia with 23 precincts and just over 69,000 registered voters (1.3% of all active registered voters in Virginia, 9.8% of those in Fairfax County). Across these 23 precincts, Lee District is represented by two United States Congressional Districts (the 8th and 11th), four Virginia Senate Districts (the 30th, 35th, 36th and 39th), and three Virginia Delegate Districts (the 39th, 43rd, and 44th). 28 elected officials represent Lee District: 23 are Democrats. Click here for their info.
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The Lee District Democratic Committee is for all Democrats in the Lee District of Fairfax County (whether you vote here on not). Whether you are heavily involved in local politics or simply turn out to vote on Election Day, you are welcome here!
The Lee District Democratic Committee (LDDC) is a magisterial district committee within the Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC). Our mission is to elect Democrats to public office. As part of FCDC, LDDC is part of the Fairfax County arm of the Democratic Party of Virginia and serves to help promote the principles of the Democratic Party and elect Democratic Candidates to offices at the County, State and National level. The Lee District Democratic Committee provides to FCDC the volunteer organization and activities necessary to elect Democratic candidates.
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