Everyone–the House Republicans are pushing a transportation plan that focuses on NORTHERN VIRGINIA and HAMPTON ROADS.
*This plan also diverts funding AWAY from Southwest Virginia–when Southwest Virginia has many needed projects including repairs to Route 58, I-81, and other things we all have been waiting for.*
This is an important issue for ALL of Southwest Virginia—whether you are in Del. Carrico’s district, or not–and there is something you can do to help!
Governor Kaine is pushing a transportation plan–the Kaine Transportation Plan–which covers the WHOLE state, including funds for Southwest Virginia.
*Take TWO MINUTES—only two minutes–in the next week to either call, send a letter, or send an e-mail to Delegate Carrico–tell him to support the Governor’s plan because that’s the plan that will fund the people he represents!!*
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*Del. Carrico’s Information*
District Office
General Assembly Building
P.O. Box 406
Richmond, Virginia 23218
*Phone: (804) 698-1005*
Fax: (804) 786-6310
*Constituent Viewpoint: (800)-889-0229
Email: DelCCarrico@house.state.va.us
*Room Number: 713
Legislative Assistant: Stuart Higley
Secretary During Session: Susan Jenkins
578 E. Main Street, Suite B, P.O. Box 188
Independence, VA 24348
*Phone: (276) 773-9600*
Fax: (276)773-2400
Email: DelCCarrico@house.state.va.us
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Do this as soon as you can, and please either send me an e-mail at jen.tomasello@gmail.com, or call me at 540-467-5968 to let me know you have done this. This enables us to keep track so if Del. Carrico tries to say he has not been contacted, we can pull out our list of people and verify that we have contacted him.
Thank you so much and please act today–for Southwest Virginia.
Starts: 2/11/2006 8:00 AM
Ends: 2/11/2006 10:00 AM
Contact: J.C. Wilmore
Location:
Shockoe Espresso & Roastery
104 Shockoe Slip
Richmond, VA 23019
804-648-3734
Phone: 804-398-8959
The Metro-Richmond Area Young Democrats will hold their first annual Jefferson-Jackson Coffee Breakfast on Saturday February 11, 2006 from 8 AM to 10 AM at Shockoe Espresso and Roastery. Tickets are $10 and the event is open to the public.
The featured guest this year is Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Harris Miller. This event will be a great opportunity for Richmonders to meet Mr. Miller, hear him speak, and shake his hand.
One can certainly reach that conclusion based on his opposition to HB 1590 and HB 1084. Either of these bills would have brought the salaries of Virginia’s teachers up to the national average. Who can oppose that, you ask? Del. Bill Carrico can and did - twice.
It is a goal of the Commonwealth that its public school teachers be compensated at a rate that is competitive in order to attract and keep competent teachers. It is also a goal of the Commonwealth that the average salary for Virginia public school teachers equal or surpass the national average salary for public school teachers.
HB 1084 is a little different, but the key language is still:
With such funds as are made available for this purpose, the average teacher salary in the Commonwealth shall not be less than the annual national average teacher salary, in order to ensure the availability of a corps of high-quality instructional personnel in the public schools.
On two occassions, Del. Carrico has voted to kill each of these bills in the House Education Committee, breaking ranks with other Republicans both times.
Make sure that you go by the After Dark Party, sponsored by the Harris Miller for Senate campaign, if you are going to this year’s Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Richmond.
The After Dark party is in the same building immediately following the event. You will receive a free ticket to the After Dark Party with every JJ dinner ticket you purchase.
After Dark Party and hosted bar, immediately following Dinner
Starts: 7:00 PM
Location: Convention Center, Richmond, Virginia
For more information, please visit the state party’s site.
From the Party’s site:
Facts About The 2006 Jefferson Jackson Dinner
Place: Greater Richmond Convention Center
403 North 3rd Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Parking is available at the Convention Center for $6
Time: Patrons Reception at 5:30 p.m.
General Reception & cash bar at 6 p.m.
Dinner, promptly at 7 p.m.
Individual Ticket Prices: $165/ticket
$65/ticket for students (*must have valid student ID)
Contribution Levels
Jefferson Club $5,000
Table for 10 at dinner, table placard with name, program recognition, six tickets to the Patrons Reception
Jackson Club $2,500
Table for 10 at dinner, table placard with name, program recognition, four tickets to the Patrons Reception
Table Sponsor $2,000
Table for 10 at dinner, table placard with name, program recognition, two tickets to the Patrons Reception
Patron $1,000
Two tickets to dinner, program recognition, two tickets to the Patrons Reception
Payment Information: Checks must be made payable to the Democratic Party of Virginia. The following major credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa, & Discover.
For tickets, please contact Executive Director Lindsey Reynolds, (804) 644-1966, ext. 237.
After Dinner Entertainment: JJ After Dark! This reception is after dinner and hosted by U.S. Senate candidate Harris Miller. With every dinner ticket you purchase, you will receive a ticket to JJ After Dark. This event will also take place at the Richmond Convention Center.
Hotel Information
The DPVA will have a block of rooms set aside for guests who will be staying overnight in Richmond for the evenings of Fri, Feb. 10 and Sat, Feb. 11 at the Crowne Plaza.
Shuttle services will be provided on the evening of February 11 to transport guests between the hotel and the Greater Richmond Convention Center (the hotel is located 0.5 miles from the Convention Center). Shuttle service will begin at 5:15 p.m. and will make its last pick up at 12:00 a.m.
Crowne Plaza Richmond
555 East Canal Street
Richmond, VA 23219
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hd/riccs
Hotel Rate: $92/night
To make reservations, please call either: 1-800-2CROWNE or 804-788-0900 *Mention that you are with the Democratic Party of Virginia upon making your reservation*
Reservations must be made by Tuesday, January 31, 2005.
One can certainly reach that conclusion based on his opposition to HB 1590 and HB 1084. Either of these bills would have brought the salaries of Virginia’s teachers up to the national average. Who can oppose that, you ask? 