David joined Senator Patsy Ticer at Maury Elementary School yesterday evening to update members of the Rosemont Citizens Association about the work of the 2007 General Assembly. David shared his views on the transportation negotiations, reiterating the need to find a long-term solution that will protect funds for education, health care, public safety, and environmental protection.

“Thanks to Republican intransigence, the compromise plan the Governor announced this week is unfortunately messy, but it’s a far cry better than the plan that passed the House over my objection a few weeks ago,” said David.

David also updated the group on his own successful legislation, and answered questions on a range of issues, from electricity utilities re-regualtion to improving the integrity of our voting system.

David headlined a happy hour in Arlington today to support Bruce Roemmelt, who is challenging Del. Bob Marshall in the 13th House of Delegates district. Marshall was the author of the anti-gay so-called marriage amendment Team Englin fought against last year, and he is one of the most extreme right-wing legislators in Virginia.

“I’m proud to support my friend, Bruce Roemmelt, in his fight to bring common-sense leadership to the 13th District,” said David. “I need him with me in Richmond so together we can deliver the kind of common-sense, forward-looking public policy our communities deserve.”

The event was cosponsored by the Virginia Partisans, Virginia NOW, and the Arlington Young Democrats.

Roemmelt challenged Marshall in 2005, waging an impressive grassroots effort that saw him beating his district’s Democratic performance by more than 10 percent. David noted that it very often takes more than one try to unseat an entrenched incumbant.

“We’re lucky to have a man like Bruce Roemmelt who has the guts and the courage to take up this fight two cycles in a row,” said David. “That’s how we’re going to win back Virginia.”

Volunteer with Team Englin to support Bruce and other great Democrats!

Yesterday, while David spent the evening knocking on doors and reaching out to voters in the 45th District, an intrepid crew of Team Englin volunteers converged on Campaign Central to reach out beyond the 45th District to support terrific Democratic challengers fighting to take back the General Assembly this November.

“When we win back the majority and I have enough Democratic colleagues in Richmond to pass the kinds of reasonable progressive legislation our community deserves, it will be the sum total of all of those phone calls and envelopes and all of the work you continue to do,” said David. “Thank you!”

Don’t forget to join us for the next Volunteer Night on Tuesday, April 10! Let us know you’re coming at gro.nilgnedivadnull@ofni.

The March 14 editions of the Alexandria Gazette Packet and Mount Vernon Gazette include this letter to the editor:

Thanks to Del. Englin

To The Editor:

State Del. David Englin really works. He worked for me while working for all of you. Yes, this constituent is grateful for the attentive concern and follow-through David Englin and his team diligently provided the eve of going into session in Richmond. With so many critical bills to be introduced, David Englin and Team made sure I received personal help, direction and action.

I am a new and recently relocated voting constituent. I am amazed at David Englin’s energy, motivation, genuine concerned leadership, keen intellect and brilliant execution in getting things done — even small things that are large concerns for the individual. David made time to personally respond while on holiday. He and his team resolved a county property tax issue that I had been unsuccessful in getting answers for over six months.

$200 may not be a concern to some people; however, David understood how large of a matter this was to me. David Englin and his team had answers and resolution in two days. David and his team resolved a personal state income tax issue, a $400 issue. $400 may be small and insignificant to most but critical to a newly relocated professional in the midst of career transition. David Englin and his team resolved in three days what I had been trying to personally resolve for over a year. He provided clear direction, names and contact information to get action and even followed up with me. All this while preparing to go into session in Richmond. David Englin’s caring advocacy for his individual constituents is exemplary; David Englin’s introduction of bills for the greater good is unparalleled.

Joseph Briglia
Alexandria

Thank you to everyone who donated to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to sponsor David, Caleb, and the seven other Alexandrians who had their heads shaved yesterday, raising nearly $16,000 for children’s cancer research! Jill Cetina organized the special St. Patrick’s Day event on behalf of her three-year-old daughter, Camille, who has kidney cancer.

“We’re lucky to have people like Jill in our community who have the courage to turn their own pain into action to help others,” said David. “I’m incredibly grateful that she asked me to be part of this, and I’m glad that our shaven heads will help make a difference.”

During moving remarks before the shaving began, Jill shared some of her experiences as the parent of a toddler with cancer and noted that it would take just $25 million for Congress to fully fund children’s cancer research.

If you didn’t make the event, it’s not too late to donate! Click here, and please give generously to help find a cure!

“It’s awesome!” said Caleb of his new haircut, after volunteering to be the first shave of the day.

David and Caleb, along with Alexandria Councilman Rob Krupicka, have agreed to shave their heads bald on St. Patrick’s Day as part of a St. Baldrick’s Foundation event to raise money for children’s cancer research.

“When Jill Cetina asked me to shave my head to raise money for childhood cancer research, how could I say no? Her three-year-old daughter, Camille, has kidney cancer, and the kind of research my bald head will support has saved her life. By raising money for pediatric cancer research, we’ll bring hope to other families and save children’s lives in the future.”

The shaving will take place on Saturday, March 17 at 3 p.m. at A Likely Story Children’s Book Store , 1555 King Street, Alexandria. 93 percent of the money you give will go directly to pediatric cancer research, so please be generous. Click here to donate!

“As a bonus, your donation will sponsor Caleb’s bald head too! When Caleb heard I was shaving my head, he declared, ‘I don’t want to have a bald Daddy unless I can be bald too!’ So the two of us are going bald!” said David.