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News from Delegate Herring: First Week of September Edition

In This Issue

Welcome to Delegate Herring’s Newsletter

Delegate Charnielle Herring

Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter. I hope you find the information in here valuable. As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns.

STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED IN VA FOR HURRICANE EARL

Hurricane Earl is expected to pass Virginia early Friday. The Governor announced a state of emergency to allow officials to prepare. If you have plans to head to the coast for the weekend you may want to keep yourself informed about the weather conditions as they may change. Here is an excellent site for information.

I NEED YOUR HELP

I am hopeful that you have found the work that I have done for the 46th District and for Virginia to be outstanding. In order for me to continue my work, I will need to win my re-election campaign in 2011. I cannot do that without your help, it is that simple. Please contribute $25, $50, $100, or whatever you can today so that I can continue to my work. The most important part of my re-election campaign is communicating with my constituents. I send mailers to my constituents including this weekly newsletter during the year. This costs money. I simply cannot do this without you. I know that money may be tight for you, so a contribution no matter the amount would be appreciated.

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Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter. As promised, I will continue to update you on the business of the General Assembly and the state throughout the year. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office.

Sincerely,

Charniele

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXTENDED HOURS AT THE VIRGINIA DMV

MLK An information storage unit which serves many of Virginia’s agencies crashed last week affecting the computer systems of 26 agencies.  The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) was one of the agencies affected.  As a result, there is now a back-log of services to be provided.  To accommodate customers DMV has extended its hours at all of its centers as follows:

  • Thursday, September 2nd, DMV will be open until 6pm
  • Friday, September 3rd, DMV will be open until 6pm

In Alexandria, DMV has also extended hours on Saturday, September 4th closing at 6:00 pm; the Fair Oaks location will not close until 6:30 pm on Saturday. 

I WANT YOUR IDEAS

Several weeks ago I announced that my office has started to put together its legislative package and I asked for ideas from you. I have had several excellent proposals which will be pursued.  I am still interested in receiving ideas.   If you have an idea of how Virginia can do better on any front, from crime prevention to helping small businesses, I want to hear from you.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 2011 REDISTRICTING PROCESS

As many of you know, redistricting takes place across the United States next year.  If you are interested in this issue, I suggest you read the publication Drawing the Line 2011: Redistricting in Virginia.  It has an excellent overview of the redistricting process and new population estimates for Virginia.  You can find the publication at the Virginia Division of Legislative Services website  http://dlsgis.state.va.us/.

The Redistricting Subcommittee of the House Committee on Privileges and Elections will hold a series of public hearings.  The date set for the Northern Virginia area is Thursday, October 5th at 7:00 pm.  The meeting will be held at Mason Hall on the campus of George Mason University.

CONTACT US!

info@charnieleherring.com

PO Box 11779, Alexandria, VA 22312

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News from Delegate Kory



Featured Article

Gerry Connolly has been one of the most effective members of the freshman class and an aggressive advocate for Northern Virginia’s interests.  He has taken an active role in extending the Yellow, Blue and Orange Lines, worked to help mitigate the impacts of BRAC, helped pass health care reform, and stood up to credit card companies to reform our financial system.

I have opened up my campaign office for Mason District’s use in volunteering for Gerry.

Address:
6505 Waterway Drive
Falls Church

And, I will be canvassing this weekend for the Congressman. He is a true partner in Congress and he deserves our help.

THIS WEEKEND!
Canvasses:
Saturday 10a – 5p
Sunday 12p – 5p

Phone Banking:
Saturday 11a – 5p
Sunday 1p – 5p

Pizza, snacks and water will be provided.

YES! I Will Volunteer For Gerry!

Contact

MasonForConnolly@gmail.com

or
Kimberly Smith

703.624.1182

Kaye’s Drop-In Office Hours

Date: Saturday, 8/28
Time: 10 am to 12 pm
Location: Thomas Jefferson Library, Conference Room, 7415 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church, 22042.
Special Guests: School Board members, Sandy Evans, Mason District, and Patti Reed, Providence District.

Directions

Date: Thursday, 9/9
Time: 1 pm to 3 pm
Location: Woodrow Wilson Library, Conference Room, 6101 Knollwood Drive, Falls Church, 22041.
Special Guests: School Board members, Sandy Evans, Mason District, and Patti Reed, Providence District.

Directions

Help Me To Get Out The Message

CONTRIBUTE NOW!

This newsletter, mailers, state reporting, surveys – it all costs money. And I can not do this without you. I know money may be tight for you, so a contribution of any amount will mean a great deal to me.

Click here to contribute $10 or $25 now.

GET INVOLVED!

Join Kaye’s grassroots efforts to get ready now for next year and to help re-elect Congressman Connolly.

Contact Kimberly Smith
703.624.1182
Volunteer@KayeKory.com

Join Our Mailing List 

 Please forward this to anyone you know who may want to read it. They can then click here to receive future newsletters.

Do You Know A High School Or College Student?

The fall campaign season is upon us and we have a lot of work to get done! If you know a high school student that may need community service credits or a college student that would like to volunteer, please have them contact my campaign office.

Phone
703-354-6024

Email
Volunteer@KayeKory.com

Monthly Volunteer For Kaye Nights

Even though Kaye does not run for re-election until 2011, we have a lot of work to do before then.  Each month will be a different focus. The first Volunteer For Kaye night will be Thursday, September 9.

Sign Up On-Line

Phone
703-354-6024

Email
Volunteer@KayeKory.com

 

Last Saturday’s Community Drop-in session was well attended. The discussions included school challengers, the proposed Lincoln Reviewing the Troops at Baileys Crossroads anniversary celebration in November and the secondary effects of the BRAC plans on traffic and parking in District 38. Thank you to everyone who came to meet with me.

My next Community Drop-In Hours session is this Saturday, August 28, from 10am to 12pm, at the Thomas Jefferson Library, Conference Room, 7415 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church.  I am delighted to be joined by two School Board members on Saturday: Sandy Evans, Mason District, and Patty Reed, Providence District.

Below are a few quick updates on issues that I have been working on this past week.  As always, I am interested in your feedback.

Back To School Safety Spurs
New Crosswalks for
Sleepy Hollow Road

I was contacted last week about vehicles not slowing or yielding to children crossing Sleepy Hollow Road. I  immediately immediately informed Virginia’s Department of Transportation. Within 3 business days, V-DOT painted crosswalk stripes to aid in children crossing Sleepy Hollow Road near Sleepy Hollow Elementary School.

According to Safe Kids Worldwide, approximately 630 child pedestrians, 14 years of age or younger, are killed each year. And, children sustain over 39,000 non-fatal injuries each year. A number of national surveys on subjects relating to school safety have found that nine out of 10 crosswalks within the vicinity of an elementary or middle school shared two common hazards: cross walks in poor condition or not present; drivers failed to stop, or stopped and made illegal turns.

Let us all be mindful of our child pedestrians, especially around our schools.

Food For Others
Needs Our Help

Food for Others, the largest distributor of free food directly to people in need in Northern Virginia, provides the assistance vitally needed by our unemployed and low-income neighbors. They are running critically low on canned meats, canned chili, canned fruit, canned pasta and macaroni & cheese. Please consider making a donation, or bring a canned food item with you when you come to volunteer for Gerry.

Click Here to View a Full List of Needed Food Items

Environmental Awareness and Action

Last week I reported on Environmental “Teachable Moments.”  Besides having the right to demand accountability for risk-cost benefit analyses, we all need to be aware of and protect our local environment.

I have convened an Environment Advisory Group to focus on environmental issues here in District 38. A common thread throughout our discussions has been awareness and education, starting with the amount of trash, pesticides and herbicides, and dog fecus that wash in to our natural streams through storm drains and our own backyards. I will periodically report to you on our discussions and activities.

In the meantime, I hope you will join me in signing the Sierra Club petition to Protect Communities From Toxic Coal Ash.

Click Here to View the Sierra Club Petition

If you would like to contact me or my Legislative Assistant, Susan Southworth, please call  703-354-6024 or email DelKKory@house.virginia.gov.

Warm regards,

Kaye

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News from Delegate Herring: Remembering the Dream Edition

In This Issue

Welcome to Delegate Herring’s Newsletter

Delegate Charnielle Herring

Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter. I hope you find the information in here valuable. As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns.

NOVA TRAFFIC ALERT

7:00 pm Friday Night – 5:00 am Monday morning, two lanes on eastbound I-66 will be closed. For more information click here

I NEED YOUR HELP

I am hopeful that you have found the work that I have done for the 46th District and for Virginia to be outstanding. In order for me to continue my work, I will need to win my re-election campaign in 2011. I cannot do that without your help, it is that simple. Please contribute $25, $50, $100, or whatever you can today so that I can continue to my work. The most important part of my re-election campaign is communicating with my constituents. I send mailers to my constituents including this weekly newsletter during the year. This costs money. I simply cannot do this without you. I know that money may be tight for you, so a contribution no matter the amount would be appreciated.

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Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter. As promised, I will continue to update you on the business of the General Assembly and the state throughout the year. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office.

Sincerely,

Charniele

REMEMBERING THE DREAM

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As many of you know there will be two politically divergent groups that will convene at this weekend at the Lincoln Memorial grounds. One group led by Glenn Beck are rallying to show their support for US Troops. The other group, led by Rev. Al Sharpton are rallying to commemorate Rev. King’s speech. I am hopeful that both of these groups will take time to recognize the courage and honor that the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. has given to our country. He simply was a drum major for justice who had the courage to continue to speak for equality in the face of death threats and words of hatred. On August 28, 1963, he led a demonstration which he rightly projected as "the greatest demonstration for freedom". His words still have relevance today.

Click the picture above to listen.

CONTACT US!

info@charnieleherring.com

PO Box 11779, Alexandria, VA 22312

For more information visit Delegate Herring’s Webiste or Read her Blog and don’t forget to find her on Twitter and Facebook.

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News from Delegate Herring: End of Summer Update

In This Issue

Welcome to Delegate Herring’s Newsletter

Delegate Charnielle Herring

Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter. I hope you find the information in here valuable. As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns.

I NEED YOUR HELP

I am hopeful that you have found the work that I have done for the 46th District and for Virginia to be outstanding. In order for me to continue my work, I will need to win my re-election campaign in 2011. I cannot do that without your help, it is that simple. Please contribute $25, $50, $100, or whatever you can today so that I can continue to my work. The most important part of my re-election campaign is communicating with my constituents. I send mailers to my constituents including this weekly newsletter during the year. This costs money. I simply cannot do this without you. I know that money may be tight for you, so a contribution no matter the amount would be appreciated.

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Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter. As promised, I will continue to update you on the business of the General Assembly and the state throughout the year. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office.

Sincerely,

Charniele

GOVERNOR’S REMARKS ON THE FISCAL YEAR AND FORECAST

BRACThis morning, Governor McDonnell provided comments on the economic health of Virginia before the Joint Meeting of Senate Finance, House Appropriations and Finance Committees. He noted that Virginia’s unemployment rate remains unacceptably high at 7%. This means that nearly 300,000 Virginians cannot find work. He noted that Governor Tim Kaine made tough cuts to the budget prior to leaving office and exercised conservative judgment on the revenue forecasts. This, in part, has lead to the small growth in our economy. One should also note that President Obama’s economic stimulus program has also contributed to the growth. Read the Richmond Times Dispatch article here. According to the Governor "key economic indicators are expected to grow at a modest pace after the on-target performance in fiscal year 2010".

Click here to read the full comments of the Governor.

NOVA BRAC COMMUNITY WORKING GROUP UPDATE
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF SOUTHERN SECTION OF I-95 HOTLANES IS NOW AVAILABLE

BRACThe draft environmental assessment for the Southern Section of the proposed I-95 Hot Lanes is available for review at the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Website (click here to read the assessment). The Southern Section of the Hot Lanes would be built in the median of I-95 from Dumfries to Massaponax. There is an opportunity for public comment.

Virginia has spent years planning the toll lanes with Fluor-Transurban, but the parties have not yet signed a final financial agreement, which is needed before construction can begin.

My office has been working to schedule a presentation on the I-395 Hotlanes Project which was requested by members after our first meeting in July. A final schedule for that presentation is expected by next week. Watch this newsletter for a date and time.

REPORT ON JOINT SUBCOMMITTEE ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

Yesterday I was in Richmond to attend my first meeting of the Joint Subcommittee on Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment. We reviewed current funding sources for the prevention and treatment. The four largest funding sources in Virginia for Substance Abuse Prevention and treatment are general fund revenues (generated from liquor sales through the Alcohol and Beverage Control Board), federal funding, fees and local funding. Certainly, I expect that we will monitor the findings of the Governor’s Commission when we look at funding sources for policy initiatives for the next legislative session. With respect to access, there is what I consider a serious problem. The average wait time for consumers from the first call for help to enter active outpatient treatment is over 25 days. This must be addressed.

The Subcommittee is expected to meet September-November of this year. During, the next meeting we will consider the impact of federal health care reform on substance abuse treatment and prevention services and the potential impact of changes in federal law and policy on services in Virginia, among other things. When the September meeting is scheduled, I will advise you of the date in this newsletter. Meetings are open to the public.

CONTACT US!

info@charnieleherring.com

PO Box 11779, Alexandria, VA 22312

For more information visit Delegate Herring’s Webiste or Read her Blog and don’t forget to find her on Twitter and Facebook.

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Summer Is Near An End



In This Issue

* Kaye For Connolly

* Drop-In Office Hours

* Volunteer For Kaye nights

* Kaye’s Legislation

* Environmental "Teachable Moment"

* 90th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage

Featured Article

Congressman Gerry Connolly is running for re-election and I am actively supporting and volunteering for him.

I have opened up my campaign office for Mason District’s use in volunteering for Gerry.

Address:
6505 Waterway Drive
Falls Church

Canvasses will be held every Saturday and Sunday
10a – 12p and 1p -3p.

Phone Banking is every Wednesday and Thursday
10a – 12p and 5p – 9p

Please bring a canned food item to donate to Food for Others.
Will you help to re-elect Congressman Connolly?

YES! I Will Volunteer For Gerry!

Contact Kimberly Smith
703.624.1182
or 
MasonForConnolly@gmail.com

Kaye’s Drop-In Office Hours

Date: Saturday, 8/21
Time: 10 am to 12 pm
Location: Bailey’s Community Center, Arts & Crafts Room, 5920 Summers Lane, Falls Church, 22041
Directions

Date: Saturday, 8/28
Time:10 am to 12 pm
Location: Thomas Jefferson Library, Conference Room, 7415 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church, 22042
Directions

Help Me To Get Out The Message

CONTRIBUTE NOW!

Click here to contribute $10 or $25 now.

GET INVOLVED!

Join Kaye’s grassroots efforts to get ready now for next year and to help re-elect Congressman Connolly.

Contact Kimberly Smith
703.624.1182
Volunteer@KayeKory.com

Join Our Mailing List
Please forward this to anyone you know who may want to read it. They can then click here to receive future newsletters.

Do You Know A High School Or College Student?

The fall campaign season is upon us and we have a lot of work to get done! If you know a high school student that may need community service credits or a college student that would like to volunteer, please have them contact my campaign office.

Phone
703-354-6024

Email
Volunteer@KayeKory.com

Monthly Volunteer For Kaye Nights

Even though Kaye does not run for re-election until 2011, we have a lot of work to do before then. Each month will be a different focus. The first Volunteer For Kaye night will be Thursday, September 9.

Sign Up On-Line

Phone
703-354-6024

Email
Volunteer@KayeKory.com

 

The summer is quickly coming to an end and soon we will all be embroiled with Back To School activities and campaigning for the November elections.

But, before you call an end to summer, please take time to meet with me. I still have two more Community Drop-In Hours sessions before the summer is over. The next one, Saturday, August 21, from 10am to 12pm, is at the Bailey’s Community Center, Arts and Crafts Room, 5920 Summers Lane, Falls Church. I am very interested in discussing your ideas for new legislation proposals and budget amendments. See the left column below for directions and other dates.

Also below are a three articles about recent happenings. I hope you find them helpful and interesting.

Kaye’s Legislation Helps Charitable Organizations

I introduced legislation that allows school boards to donate obsolete laptops, other computer equipment, and surplus property to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. This was one of my first legislative acts because several years ago, while on the School Board, I wanted to donate school buses to a charitable organization. After doing so, we learned through the attorney general’s office that that was illegal. We were required to take back the school buses. I think it is a win-win to donate obsolete property to charitable organizations willing to put it to good use. Moreover, bridging the "great digital divide" is paramount to helping our community.

Click Here to Read the Chesterfield-Observer Article

Environmental "Teachable Moment"

Off-shore drilling along the Virginia Coast presents an enormous risk, just as it has in the Gulf of Mexico, which is why President Obama canceled plans for proposed lease sales off the Virginia coast.

 And, while the Virginia Offshore Wind Development, which became effective on July 1, 2010, offers lower risks than offshore drilling, there are still inherent risks that must be mitigated as much as possible in advance of actual development.

In each of these cases, the public has a right to demand that economic risks of these activities be estimated objectively by disinterested experts and that the costs of prevention be incurred by those responsible to ensure that the risks are manageable.

Click Here to Read Kaye’s Richmond Report

Celebrate The 90th Anniversary of
Women’s Right To Vote

To commemorate the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote, the Sewall-Belmont House & Museum has joined with the National Archives Experience and the National Park Service’s Mary McLeod Bethune Council House for a panel discussion on the women’s suffrage movement and its lasting impact on race and gender in the United States. This discussion will be on August 26 at 7:00pm at the National Archives Building. Seating is very limited so make your reservations now!

Click here for information about the Panel Discussion

Click here for information about the Sewall-Belmont House and Museum


I hope you like this new format for my monthly newsletters. Let me know what you think.

I am always interested in your hearing what is on your mind as well as your proposals for new legislation and budget amendments. Your opinion matters to me.

It is my honor to serve you and the 38th District. I hope you have found my work impressive and valuable. I strive toward open and transparent communication. In order for me to continue my work and communicating with you, I need your sustained help and involvement.  Please contribute $10, $25, $50 or whatever you can today. Newsletters, mailers, state reporting, surveys - it all costs money. And, I simply can not do this without you. I know that money may be tight for you, so a contribution of any amount will mean a great deal to me. And, it will help me to be a better Delegate for you. Thank you!

If you would like to contact me or my Legislative Assistant, Susan Southworth, please call 703-354-6024 or email DelKKory@house.virginia.gov.

Warm regards,
Kaye

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Kaye Kory for Delegate

For more information: www.KayeKory.com
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