The Virginia General Assembly reconvenes on April 4th to consider redistricting as required every 10 years following the census. Congressional boundaries have already “received bipartisan sign-off from its eight Republicans and three Democrats“, and now it’s up to the Virginia House and Senate to finalize their plans followed by Department of Justice approval. For much
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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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Jeff McKay’s kick off on March 5th was a huge success. More than 115 people attended with significant contributions to his re-election campaign. Both Congressman representing Lee District, Jim Moran (8th) and Gerry Connolly (11th), along with Fairfax County Chairman, Sharon Bulova, were present to strongly endorse Jeff for re-election as Lee District Supervisor as well as
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Delegate Scott Surovell discusses Governor McDonnell’s transportation plan on the floor of the Virginia House of Delegates. See the video below, or click here, of Scott presenting a cake to the General Assembly so we can all have our cake and eat it too on transportation along with our constituents.
Please join Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay and his krewe for his 2011 Re-Election Campaign Kick-Off (with a Mardi Gras twist) on Saturday, March 5th from 2-5 pm at Susie Warner’s (6229 Edison Drive, Alexandria, VA 22310; map, click here.). There will be lots of great food and drink to get you in the mood
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Children, Teachers, Families … Working Together … Building Our Future Please join Tammy for her 2011 Campaign Kickoff for the Lee District Seat on the Fairfax County School Board (Brad Center is not running for re-election). She is looking forward to seeing friends and supporters, and sharing her ideas about how we can make our
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Senator Webb’s Statement It has been a great and continuing privilege to serve in the United States Senate. I am very proud of my talented and dedicated staff, which has worked tirelessly to resolve the issues on which I based my candidacy, and to protect the interests of all Virginians in this national forum. Among
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Looks like the Governor’s office has been reading Terry’s Business Plan. Check out the article below. IT’S BACK: BIG TIME DEBT GETS A SECOND LOOK IN VIRGINIA Christina Nuckols The Virginian-Pilot I’m having T-Mac flashbacks. Twenty months after Terry McAuliffe lost his bid for the Democratic nomination to run for governor, his ebullient spirit lives
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Delegate David Englin (D-45) talks about his legislation to end the budget gimmicks that undermine Virginia’s long-term fiscal stability, create hardships for small businesses, and hinder the General Assembly’s ability to have an open and honest discussion of budget and revenue priorities. Virginia Retirement System Lock Box Amendment (HJ 680): Protects the future solvency of
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Since Gerry’s first run for Providence District Supervisor in 1995, he has hosted an annual St. Patrick’s Day Fete. The event has grown from a small gathering of friends at his home, to one of the highlights of the Democratic political season. You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate this Green-Letter Day! Congressman Gerry Connolly’s 17th Annual
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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.
