WELCOME
Welcome to my web site. As a resident of the 39th District for 40 years, I've worked with many dedicated citizens to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods, in Fairfax County, and in Virginia. Each year, I take on the challenge of bringing these issues and your concerns to the General Assembly.
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Even though Virginia is the 11th largest state and we consider as many bills as Congress does in a year, we have one of the shortest legislative sessions of any state.
The 2012 Session starts January 11th and is scheduled to adjourn March 10th. Contact Me with your views and concerns.
I will continue my battle for adequate transportation funding and am very concerned about the Governor's proposal to take road funds from education. I also have complex bills to deal with exploitating vulnerable elderly and with property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans whose home is in a trust.
SERVICES
A huge part of my job as a Delegate is to help you in any way I can to solve problems you may be having with a wide range of issues, from street repairs to state tax returns. My aide, Deb Sherman, and I stand ready to make sure that you get the help you need. Both the Contact Me and Get Help sections are designed to serve you.
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Reality of Transportation Funding -- 2012(revised 2/5/12) I pulled together this power point to cut through claims and headlines. Without a clear understanding of the size and breath of the very serious problem we face, meaningful action won't happen.
ON-GOING CONCERNS
Many important issues we work on in the General Assembly affect all of our daily lives and the future of Virginia. Please read more under Vivian's Views about the work I've done and that I am committed to do in the future with the economy, transportation, community concerns, education, environment, crime, human services, senior citizens, and many other important issues, including bills I've gotten passed.
Please feel free to contact my office with any questions or concerns you may wish to share. It is a challenge to balance the best interests of all of the citizens of the 39th District and to be sure that these decisions will stand the test of time. I hope I will continue to have your trust.
I only have funds for one newsletter. Since I didn't get the addresses of all my new voters until late September, I won't be sending out a newsletter until after the General Assembly.
Meanwhile, here's a link to my 2010 Newsletter and other news articles and posts:
McDonnell's transportation plan: A page from the subprime playbook? - The Washington Post
Springfield CA Reporter:
9/11 Proposed I-95/395 HOTLanes
3/11 Transportation
12/10 Wounded Warriors
11/10 Thanksgiving and Economic Challenges
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Click for CALENDAR OF SIGNIFICANT UPCOMING EVENTS
ABOUT ME
I am proud to have raised my family and lived in the 39th District for over 40 years. I worked hard in my local PTA and neighborhood, in community service clubs and civic organizations, and on many citizen studies and task forces to make Fairfax County a great place to live. As your Delegate, and as a former Secretary for Transportation and Public Safety I've been dedicated to improving the quality of life in Fairfax County and in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Please, read more about my record of service under About Vivian.
The 2012 General Assembly Session begins on January 11, 2012 and is set to end on Saturday, March 10, 2012. While the General Assembly is in legislative session, Members of the Legislature are prohibited by law from receiving any financial contributions. |
