Priscilla Bele announces for NN Commissioner of the Revenue
From a campaign press release:
Priscilla S. Bele, Chief Deputy to the Newport News Commissioner of the Revenue, announced today her campaign to succeed Mr. Charles Crowson, who has held the elected office since 1994. Crowson intends to retire in December.
Bele reached the decision to run for Newport News Commissioner of the Revenue after 15 years as Crowson’s Chief Deputy. During this time, she has served the City of Newport News as a talented senior manager, adept at balancing the equally important demands of government and private citizens. As Chief Deputy, Bele currently supervises over 40 personnel, operating at two locations within the City. Moreover, Bele has played a vital role in the implementation of modern office technologies throughout her tenure.
Read moreDFA Campaign training in Newport News
Democracy for America is bringing their campaign training to Newport News. From the event website:
Ten reasons to attend the DFA Campaign Academy training in Newport News this March 14th & 15th:
- Learn how to plan and run a winning grassroots campaign
- Meet and hear from local progressive candidates
- Learn from trainers with decades of experience
- Mingle with other local progressive activists at social events
- Get a copy of our 180 page Grassroots Campaign Training Manual
- Set goals and make plans to pass progressive legislation
- Re-connect with old friends from the campaign
- Help elect progressive mayors, city council members and other municipal offices in 2009
- Learn to organize your neighborhood or precinct
- Look for a new job or volunteer opportunity
The training costs just $60 for the two days and it is a wonderful opportunity to learn a lot about grassroots organizing. I know that DFA member Linda Brooks has been trying for a number of years to get this training in our area. Already, more than 60 people have signed up to attend. Space is limited so if you want to go, head on over and sign up.
Read moreWomen for Wagner March 11
From the Jody Wagner for Lieutenant Governor campaign:
On Wednesday, March 11th at 7:00 PM, female supporters of Jody Wagner will gather in living rooms all over the Commonwealth to organize “Women for Wagner.” Please Join Lt. Governor Candidate Jody Wagner on the first statewide call and meeting. You will find what you can do to get involved and be apart of the campaign. To attend or host a meeting near you, please e-mail Tyee at tyee@jodyforva.com or call us at 757-325-9608.
We need your help and involvement to elect Jody as Lt. Governor. Please join your friends and neighbors in gathering on Wednesday night and call-in to hear Jody Wagner speak about the campaign and her vision for Virginia’s future.
(Note: we announced one such event earlier. If you have an event in your area, please leave the details in the comments below.)
Read moreMason set to run in the 17th
Farm Team regional chair Gwen Mason, a member of the Roanoke City Council, will be seeking the Democratic nomination for the 17th House of Delegates district. The seat became available due to the announced retirement of Del. William Fralin.
In an article published in Thursday’s Roanoke Times, House Majority Leader Morgan Griffith predicts that the district will remain in Republican hands. Mason said she’s running to win.
“I think when you have an economy like this,” she said, “people are looking to the Democrats for leadership to turn the country around: Someone rooted in the community who has basic understanding of local government, who’s prepared to fight for southwestern Virginia in a state chamber tilted heavily toward Northern Virginia. We need those voices. We need that presence.”
Other candidates mentioned as possible Democratic contenders are Rich Cranwell, son of DPVA chair Dickie Cranwell, real estate agent Eric Thomas and fellow Roanoke City Councilman David Trinkle.
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Read moreGWEN / Farm Team Event in Arlington on 3/14/09
Get Women Elected Now (GWEN) and the Farm Team Present
Why aren’t there more women candidates in the 47th District Election?
Join us for a conversation on why there are not more women running in the 47th District race, the state of women in politics in northern Virginia, and what we should do about it (if anything).
Saturday, March 14, 2009 4pm-6pm
Hotel Palomar Arlington, 1121 North 19th Street, Arlington, VA 22209
Moderated by Libby Garvey, Arlington County School Board
Special Guest Erin Cutraro, Women’s Campaign Forum
Please RSVP by March 12 to Gwenfarmteam@yahoo.com
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