Jason Melendez
@JasonMelendezVA
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Human Rights Commissioner @cvillecityhall , Legislative and Political Director @DelegateCallsen & Black Caucus Chair @VAYD .
Charlottesville, VA
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Thankful to members of the Charlottesville City Council for appointing me and two other individuals to the Charlottesville Human Rights Commission at the business meeting tonight! Excited to get to work. 🙏🏽
@CvilleCityHall
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I’m just a little over 25% into my list here in the Museum District. Haven’t had a single person say they’re not voting for
@JennMcClellanVA
!
#TeamMcClellan
enthusiasm is running high across
#VA04
.
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Democrats in Chesterfield may not have had all the attention or the fanfare, but we let everyone know one thing: we can win races countywide. We just elected three Democrats into countywide offices. We flipped the Board of Supervisors. We did the work, and we’re not done!
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Just cast my vote for
@JennMcClellanVA
at Meadowdale Library in Chesterfield County!
#VA04
Democrats can vote at any of the 8 unassembled caucus locations today until 7pm.
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Personal news ✨: after long few days of packing and moving, I can now report that I’m finally a resident of the City of Charlottesville! Mayor Wade told me that Cville has a way of pulling people in and keeping them there, and I don’t think he was wrong at all!
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I was the 6th voter today here at the Chesterfield Registrar’s Office for the
#VA04
special election! So proud to cast my vote for
@JennMcClellanVA
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I really wish more candidates would consider bilingual literature. Here in Chesterfield, we have a rapidly growing Spanish-speaking population and they should not be left out of the fold when they are equally or more impacted by policy decisions made at the local level.
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Whew, what a fun 2024 session! I've been blessed to have good bosses in politics, and
@DelegateCallsen
is no exception. She brings passion and hard work to the office every single day. After all, that's why freshmen members across both caucuses voted her Freshman Legislator of
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Pleased to have been re-elected Chair of the
@VAYDBlackCaucus
for the 2024-2025 year!
Also, super thrilled to earn Vice Chair positions for the Central Region and the City/County Caucuses!
Successful,
@VAYD
convention if I say so myself.
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I’m so disappointed and saddened to hear of the passing of
@Shawn_Soares
. At such a young age, he’s left us with a legacy of dedication to public service and advocacy. I’m hoping that
@VCU
and
@CityRichmondVA
will work together to keep pedestrians and motorists safe.
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It doesn’t look like anyone has filed to run for HD-76, meaning an easy pickup for our Democratic nominee
@Debra4Delegate
! Awesome news that we’ll have the middle core of Chesterfield represented by a Democrat - huge upgrade!
cc:
@bluevirginia
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.
@DelegateCallsen
’s first bill signing ceremony done—and as a freshman legislator no less. Millions of dollars to support kinship care and family support and services. She did that! 👏
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As Chair of the
@VAYDBlackCaucus
, I will not apologize or back down for supporting Black Young Dems in Virginia politics or anywhere else for that matter, whether they’re a staffer or a legislator. It’s just that simple.
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Started a good campaign to make good, progressive change in the best place ever: Chesterfield County, VA. But couldn’t see it to the end.
We came back strong and now I’m the youngest legislative aide in the VA General Assembly and I chair the
@VAYDBlackCaucus
! 💪💙
EVERYONE INCLUDED; Please brag to me about a thing you did in 2023 that you’re proud of?
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Celebrating my five year anniversary living in Virginia this week! During this time, I’ve gone from graduating high school to being the youngest legislative aide serving a member of the Virginia General Assembly.
Here’s to many more years of serving the Commonwealth!
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Young voters are here to stay! But more than just voters, we're here for a seat at the table in the Democratic Party. That's why I'm running to represent VA's 4th Congressional District at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this summer!
📲
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Had a blast celebrating
#VA04
’s new Congresswoman
@JennMcClellanVA
! I’m so excited to see her take her vision to Capitol Hill.
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Let this sink in: Henrico, Richmond, and Chesterfield will now all be governed by Democrats. I’m deeply excited for what we can accomplish with the rest of the region given Democratic majorities on the Boards of Supervisors of
@ChesterfieldVa
and
@HenricoNews
!
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Besides missing critical legislative context here, this is a thread littered with toxicity and hate.
@AdeleMcClure_
is competent, skilled, and (unlike Kevin herein and pretty much always) respectful. Disappointing, very disappointing.
Pretty wild that my new state delegate hasn’t dropped a singular piece of legislation yet.
What is the virtue of someone being a “legislator-in-waiting” for twelve months if you're not working on legislation? What are you waiting for??
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This is a dangerous, radical, and extreme intervention on the part of the Governor's Mansion. The Governor should not be intervening in the curriculum of my higher education institution, especially if he's not willing to help make my tuition any cheaper!
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This is a no brainer!
@JoeVogel_
has made an exceptional state legislator, and he will make an excellent colleague to
@MaxwellFrostFL
on Capitol Hill.
I'm running for Congress.
We need a new generation of leaders in Washington who understand exactly what's at stake in this moment. We just can't wait to end gun violence, secure our rights, protect our democracy, and save our planet.
Join me in the fight for our future.
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On this
#LovingDay
, I’m thinking about
@DelegateCallsen
’s Valentine’s Day floor remarks talking about her father’s life being born to an interracial couple before the Loving decision.
57 years ago was not that long ago.
Interracial marriage was legalized only 57 years ago today thanks to a case we argued in Virginia. Together, we can create a more Loving future.
What does Loving v. Virginia mean to you? ❤️
#LovingDay
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Any other
@vademocrats
Convention State Delegates just simply tired of the 5+ minute read emails from Jim McBride? I feel as though I can’t be the only one that feels this way, right…?
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After extensive thought and stress, I'm sharing that I will be withdrawing from the Democratic primary for Dale District Supervisor. We did an outstanding job spreading a platform that focused on people, not developers or large corporations. Unfortunately,
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When a chief of police has become problematic, it’s up to the Board of Supervisors to do its job, investigate the issue, and make a determination but right now they’ve made it easier and more convenient to sacrifice the principles of good government and it’s a shame.
Are there local reporters willing to bring this full story to the public without all the copaganda?
She has reason to fear for her life by the cfield police.
She is being targeted bc she has exposed the chiefs’ past investigation in Florida.
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Today, I wore my Ghazala Hashmi is An American Name shirt to work in anticipation of this great news! So ready to support and elevate
@SenatorHashmi
. 💙
Today, I’m launching my campaign for Lieutenant Governor. Across the country & here at home, we have seen our communities, freedoms, & values come under attack. I am committed to standing up for all Virginians & protecting our progress. Join my campaign:
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One of the amazing things about
@JennMcClellanVA
is that as she makes her way to Washington, she’s not forgetting about the important work still to be done starting today in Richmond. Whether it’s funding our schools or protecting abortion rights, she’s still working hard!
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✊ I’m pleased to announce that I’ve applied for the vacant
@VAYD
Nat’l Cmte Rep position! While we are still grieving the tragic loss of Shawn Soares, I’m confident that we can continue his heart for advocacy. I’m hoping to secure support for this position in the coming weeks.
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.
@harris4va
,
@ZachColtrainVB
,
@Cooper4Delegate
,
@NickGothardVA
, and myself are examples of strong Democratic
#GenZ
candidates in VA! When someone tells you to wait your turn, they're dead wrong.
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Special thanks to
@Justinjpearson
for taking some time out of his very late evening hot on the heels of his segment on
@TheLastWord
to speak with me on a wide array of topics including coalition building and the importance of remaining engaged and in the fight!
Rep. Pearson has
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I never have a problem taking a small drive to support good Democratic candidates. And today that meant taking the short trip to Stafford to support
@BenLitchfieldVA
!
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@OrganizerMemes
There’s no where I’d rather be than deep purple Chesterfield, VA. The smoke and mirrors of hanging out with “important people” is cool and all. But the real work is your success and the people you’re engaging with are just as important and powerful.
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Thank you so much to
@jonesjay
and
@meetourmoment
for the awesome candidate training this past weekend! Learned so much valuable information.
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Last night, I sat in my first meeting as a Human Rights Commissioner in Charlottesville to receive training and staff updates from the Office of Human Rights. It’s a privilege to be joining this body alongside two other new commissioners, Elizabeth Stark and Dawn Lawson.
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I wanted to quickly thank everyone that came out today and casted a ballot at the CD-4 Convention. I came up just a few votes short of being within the top three male vote-getters to be a National Level DNC Delegate.
To everyone that endorsed and supported me, thank you.
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Another successful
@VAYD
convention! Thank you, Roanoke, for having us!
This time, I was pleased to earn support to serve as VAYD Black Caucus Chair, Vice Chair for the City/County Caucus, and Vice Chair for the Central Region.
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Thank you to
@aerodgers
for her incredible leadership! She’s worked tirelessly to help our candidates and elected officials make history this past year. I’m truly excited and optimistic for the incoming GA delegation of districts within the 4th CD!
For over a year the 4th CD has been on 🔥with more elections than anywhere else in the Commonwealth! We would not have our electoral success without the leadership of Chairwoman
@aerodgers
, our committees and amazing volunteers. Today we celebrate and tomorrow it’s back to work!
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No doubt one of the best fundraisers I’ve been to recently! So excited for
@thedrmikejones
to bring a desperately needed perspective and representation for Southside Richmond and Chesterfield to the House of Delegates.
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I had an awesome time joining
@lashrecseaird
and
@delegatebagby
for Team Aird’s new Eastern Henrico office opening and canvass launch! 87 days until everyone from Dinwiddie to Surry and Eastern Henrico to Charles City have qualified and ethical representation!
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The idea of predictive policing being used by
@CityRichmondVA
or any other agency is scary and dystopian. And we know exactly who it’s going to target first. I’m deeply disappointed in RVA leadership for moving forward on this, and I’ll be looking for ways to fight this in the
When
#rvacouncil
implemented predicted policing we new they wanted to play minority report.
Gross and terrifying.
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I’m proud to share endorsements from three Democratic members of the House of Delegates! As a 2023
@vademocrats
organizer for
@DelRodWillett
, I helped build this Democratic majority which helped protect our progress by stopping Youngkin in his tracks.
@DelegateCallsen
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Can’t wait to read the story!
@pwcdanica
has been a champion for road safety and infrastructure from the very beginning. Her legislation would help save lives across the Commonwealth, but particularly in rapidly growing suburban and urban areas like PWC and Chesterfield.
I’m working on a story about Virginia’s 34% spike in road deaths last year, and Del.
@pwcdanica
is ready with receipts. She even has crash stats posted outside her General Assembly office door.
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I finally tried rice and refried beans from Brazos in Cville and I’m convinced
@griesar
is divinely anointed 😭
Reminded me of my grandparents cooking ✨
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I’m hoping that every Democrat seeking office on the Chesterfield County School Board will commit to supporting an appointed, non-voting student member. When I was a student, I voiced my support for this and members did not budge. Student voices deserve to be heard.
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I love how some of the same people that can't work an iPad have decided that this makes sense...
New: Pornhub blocks access in Virginia over new age verification law
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We’ve got your back,
@JLJLovesRVA
!
And for anyone looking to go the extra mile, let’s help
@lashrecseaird
out: !
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I’ll be honest, I used to hate the idea of door-to-door canvassing, but as I’ve become more comfortable with it, I absolutely enjoy it! Beyond being an organizer, as a former (and future 🤫) candidate, I value the opportunity to talk to neighbors and learn their priorities.
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A privilege to see Mr. Speaker in Albemarle County for the
@albemarledems
annual Spring fundraiser! Speaker Scott understands the challenges of divided government and knows how to govern without ever compromising our Democratic values.
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As the youngest candidate to rep CD-4 in Chicago, I'm proud to share endorsements this morning from my fellow young Democrats who I'm thrilled to work alongside in each corner of the Commonwealth.
@harris4va
@SullivanManley
@DominicHar61225
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Let’s be real,
@SenatorHashmi
has been an effective and productive member of the State Senate. My vote, along with the votes of tens of thousands of Chesterfield and Richmond residents, sent her back to the State Senate—no MAGA extremist denialism will take that away.
Leave it to MAGA election deniers to spread lies and throw a tantrum over the outcome of an election. I’m proud the voters have re-elected me so I can keep serving our community, and I am excited to continue delivering results for Virginia families.
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Because I’m incapable of sitting still and not having something to do that has impact 24/7, I applied for Cville HRC… wish me luck 🤞
Are you passionate about human rights and making a positive impact in the Charlottesville community? Apply to volunteer for the Charlottesville Human Rights Commission! Applications are due July 31st at 5 PM ⚖️
Apply now and be a part of the change >>
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Good candidates show up for other candidates!
The sun is out and so are
@jasonrmelendez
and I as we canvass for
@aerodgers
! Polls close at 6 so get out there and vote!
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.
@vademocrats
Convention and Blue Commonwealth Gala photo dump… in no particular order! What an exciting weekend!
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Just saw a
@YVindman
ad on YouTube. It was a helpful nudge for me to make a plan to donate to the two best candidates running to represent Virginia's 7th:
@guzman4virginia
and
@BrianaSewellVA
!
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Today is the last day of the first campaign finance period here in VA. Pick a strong progressive Democrat to get behind and donate! And if you can’t donate, find other ways to get involved!
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It was a beautiful day to be on the James River here in James City County in support of
@riffleforwjccsb
, candidate for the Williamsburg-James City County School Board! We have a number of great Young Democrats running for office around Virginia and it’s exciting to support him.
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You mean to tell me we get to hear speeches like these for the next few months?! 😂
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*deep sigh* This is so not going well for you… 🤦♂️
This weekend I saw many messages online concerned about recent developments in the campaign for Virginia's 55th District. I too am concerned.
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Yea, meanwhile you’re working to make sure people who love like me aren’t welcome here 🙄
We’ll keep fighting to protect the LGBTQ+ community without you. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Happy Valentine’s Day to the love of my life, Suzanne. Thank you to all of those who are working to make sure Virginia is for Lovers! ❤️
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Such a great time tonight at the Chesterfield Democrats winter fundraiser! All eyes forward to 2023.
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Some folks ask me how it’s so easy for me to speak to issues especially when it means calling out fellow Democrats. It’s easy. When you’re making bad policy decisions, especially decisions that impact the marginalized communities I’m a part of, I’m going to speak to it no matter
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Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates is a “Black Job” 👏
In Virginia a “Black Job” includes the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Delegates.
@GovernorVA
learned this the hard way so he can share this with Trump today.
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What can I say? She’s doing great work!
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.
@HicksRhena
: “The holes in our state budget should not be fixed by the people who can least afford it. Instead of working to bring slots-like skill games to Virginia, lawmakers should focus on other options to raise revenue." 👏🔥
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It’s been a privilege to join all of the great
#TeamMcClellan
volunteers as we support
@JennMcClellanVA
for
#VA04
. With less than 12 hours until polling locations open, I’m literally bursting with energy to cast my vote for her tomorrow! 💙
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The outpour of support from elected officials, candidates, advocates, campaign/political professionals, and so many others has been deeply moving. I’m so glad to have developed meaningful connections prior to and during my time seeking the Democratic nomination for Dale District
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Where even to begin… this seems classic for Chief Katz, and that’s deeply unfortunate and harmful for the department, the other public safety departments, and the county government as a whole. Wondering why the two Democratic members of the Board—one of whom is my primary
@ChesterfieldVa
Why does
@ColJSKatz
feel it’s ok to send emails, like this one, to the Board of Supervisors, & other county employees? Have the BOS ever let Chief Katz know, how inappropriate, this, & other similar behaviors, he displays, are? He hasn’t stopped, so…..
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Not only is this a great acknowledgment of
#TransDayOfVisibility
, but it’s also a reminder that two candidates can exist in a primary and uplift each other as they look for the support of Democratic voters in their district. I always say good job to
@HenricoDems
for facilitating
@EqualityVA
🏳️⚧️🎉♥️ Happy
#TransDayOfVisibility
! Lifting up people like
@NoahPage4U
is what it’s all about
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I’m hearing positive vibes from my Charles City County friends and family supporting
@lashrecseaird
! Let’s make sure those precincts show up for Lashrecse!
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Filed the final campaign finance report for my former campaign for Chesterfield BOS. Another thanks to everyone who supported my vision for Chesterfield! I am set on helping elect Democrats around the Commonwealth and uplifting often unheard voices as Chair of
@VAYDBlackCaucus
.
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Highlight of my day... catching
@ZachColtrainVB
in Richmond and talking about all the history to be made next year.
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We've come too far to let justice still look like this. It is un-American and barbaric for a defendant to be executed when a prosecutor calls into question the conviction and even the family of the victim asks for the defendant to be spared.
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After all the VA Beach, NoVA, and Richmond tea flying around
#VApol
Twitter, I feel as though the Chesterfield community has been underrepresented. Believe me, there’s a lot to talk about. 👀
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Just wanted to share a few more highlights from the amazing
@VAYD
convention this weekend! So great to be joined by our Congresswoman
@JennMcClellanVA
who is a former VAYD President!
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I’ll say
@harris4va
is the only person that can whisk me out of Central VA and into the Valley at the crack of dawn, and I was so proud to be there with her today as she lit into her opponent and other Republicans on their failure to deliver for workers.
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Thank you,
@SenatorHashmi
, for standing for our local Democratic ticket and reminding folks how important our school board races and public education are!
@Chatters4CCPS
will be an excellent School Board member.
It’s an absolutely gorgeous day to knock doors, and this afternoon I got to visit lovely voters in Dominique Chatters’ neighborhood! Vote Dominique for Chesterfield County School Board - Dale District!
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Thank you
@SenatorHashmi
for hosting a wonderful town hall yesterday evening in Chesterfield to discuss so much about this past session and potential issues on deck for next session!
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All I’m gonna say is can we not have a new state senator who’s top donor is
@DominionEnergy
? That’s not too much to ask right… 🤔
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The first thing my Mom will tell anyone is that she’s my biggest cheerleader. Tonight, she became the first Dale District voter to sign my petition to get on the ballot!
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Newly vacant office space on the Downtown Mall coming soon? 😂
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Thank you to everyone who made it out to yesterday’s Chesterfield Democrats meeting and supported
#TeamJason
as we kickoff the cycle! The hard work to build a more inclusive Chesterfield begins today. Please RT and spread the word 📣
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Literally amazing to finally be able to call
@JennMcClellanVA
my Congresswoman! Update that bio 👀
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When I'm elected to the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, it won't be about the glass ceilings shattered along the way. It'll be about delivering for the folks of this county that feel like this current Board has forgotten about them.
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Hard to contain my excitement at this news.
@SenatorHashmi
has been one of the most effective leaders in the Senate of Virginia. She is the leader that Virginia needs to keep moving the Commonwealth forward, and I'm ready to support her in every possible way!
Hearing that
@SenatorHashmi
(D) will be announcing her candidacy for Virginia LG on 5/2. Also hearing there could ultimately be "double digits" number of Dem candidates for LG. Stay tuned...
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Young people are done showing up just as voters, we’re showing up as candidates and community leaders. Democratic leadership: take note. 📝
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The new Democratic majorities in the two counties represent a seismic shift no matter which way you cut it. I’m excited for our new local officials to get to work on issues like affordable housing and climate action come January!
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As we begin
#BlackHistoryMonth
and honor the great contributions of Black people to society, let’s not forget that we’re still in the fight of our lives whether it’s to protect ourselves from institutions that should protect us or if it’s to preserve and learn our history fully.
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