ALEXANDRIA – The Virginia AFL-CIO formally announced Monday that it endorses Del. David Englin (D-45) for re-election to the House of Delegates in this year’s November election.

“Representatives of the working men and women of Virginia overwhelmingly voted to endorse Delegate David Englin’s candidacy,” said James R. Leaman, Virginia AFL-CIO president. “He is indeed an effective voice for Virginia’s working families, and we’re proud to stand with him.”

“It’s an honor to have the support of an organization that represents working families in Virginia and across the country,” said Englin. “We wouldn’t have a middle class today, or weekends off, were it not for organized labor. I’m proud to stand with the AFL-CIO to support working men and women, fighting for basic needs like safe working conditions and decent wages and health care benefits.”

For more information about the Virginia AFL-CIO, go to www.va-aflcio.org.

ALEXANDRIA – The Virginia chapter of the National Association of Social Workers today announced that it endorses Del. David Englin (D-45) for re-election to the House of Delegates in this year’s November election.

“David stands out for his direct and unwavering commitment to social justice and equal rights for all Virginians, and he has been a strong and effective advocate for the families and children of Alexandria, Fairfax, and Arlington,” said Debra Riggs, Executive Director, NASW-VA.

“Social workers are in the trenches every day working to improve the lives of people throughout our community,” said Englin. “I’m proud to have their support, and I look forward to continuing our work together to give every member of our community a fair shake and an equal shot at the American dream.”

ALEXANDRIA – The Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club announced Monday that it endorses Del. David Englin (D-45) for re-election to the House of Delegates in this year’s November election. The Sierra Club is America’s oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization.

“We are in great need of leaders who will make the protection of the natural resources of the Commonwealth a top priority. Delegate David Englin is most definitely one of these leaders,” said Tyla Matteson, political chair of the Virginia Sierra Club. “We greatly value his commitment, as we continue to work for clean air, clean water, protection of green areas, and the most important fight of our time: to address global climate change.”

“I am honored by the Sierra Club’s vote of confidence in my leadership,” said Englin. “I want my son to be able to breathe clean air, drink clean water, eat the fish he catches, and grow up healthy and strong in a world free from the threat of global warming and destructive climate change. Policies that protect clean air and clean water, conserve natural resources and habitats, and promote clean, renewable energy sources are critical investments in the future health and safety of our communities and our country.”

Click here for more information about Englin’s environmental record and agenda.

Many thanks to all of the volunteers who packed Campaign Central shoulder-to-shoulder last night to escape the August heat and do the work necessary to propel David to victory this November and to help change the balance of power in the General Assembly.

“Wow — what an amazing turnout!” said David. “Given that it’s August and half of the area seems to be on vacation, we expected just a handful of people. I am incredibly honored and humbled that so many people believe enough in our cause to give their time and energy like this.”

The two-dozen volunteers included several long-time Team Englin stalwarts, as well as five new volunteers, including newly-minted Alexandria City Councilman Justin Wilson.

Throughout the evening, the crew stuffed thousands of envelopes and made hundreds of phone calls to every corner of the 45th District sharing David’s record of strong, effective, progressive leadership, and reminding voters to turn out this November. Volunteers also made hundreds of calls into two targeted districts to help Democratic challengers pick up seats currently held by Republicans.

Join us at the next Volunteer Night on Monday, September 10. Let us know you’re coming at gro.nilgnedivadnull@ofni.

Team Englin yesterday evening hosted its semi-annual Community Cookout in Alexandria’s public housing neighborhood know as the Berg. As the record-breaking heat of the day began to subside, families came out to enjoy some food, cold drinks, music, and the company of friends.

“This is always one of my favorite events,” said David. “I’ve gotten to know so many of these kids and their families, that it’s always fun to catch up, see how much the children have grown, and find out what’s on their parents’ minds so I can serve them better.”

Andy Rivera from the Advancement Project was on hand to provide assistance with restoration of voting rights.

“I appreciate the Advancement Project’s ongoing support for these events,” said David. “Too many members of our community — particularly in this neighborhood — are denied the right to vote because of a mistake in their past that they have already paid for. if you are convicted of a crime and have paid you debt to society, your right to vote and to participate in the democratic process should be restored automatically.”

ALEXANDRIA – Delegate David Englin (D-45) announced today that he and other members of the City of Alexandria’s General Assembly Delegation have requested legislation to ensure that the state’s Air Pollution Control Board will be allowed to complete its work to clean up the Mirant Plant.

“We need this legislation to allow the Air Pollution Control Board to see through its work to prevent the Mirant Plant from violating clean air standards in our community,” said Englin. “If the pending bills to effectively disband the Air Pollution Control Board go into effect without allowing the Board to complete this process, it will be a major setback for our community.”

The letter to the General Assembly’s Division of Legislative Services formally requesting the legislation was signed jointly by Englin, Del. Adam Ebbin (D-49), Del. Brian Moran (D-46), and Sen. Patsy Ticer (D-30).

During the 2007 session, the General Assembly passed House Bill 3113 and Senate Bill 1403 that would consolidate the State Air Pollution Control Board, the State Water Control Board, and the Waste Management Board into one board that would significantly weaken citizen input and put the new board under tighter control of the Department of Environmental Quality. A bipartisan coalition of legislators who opposed this move successfully fought to include a “re-enactment clause” that prevents these bills from going into effect unless the General Assembly passes them again next year. The new legislation requested by the Alexandria delegation would amend these bills to ensure that pending work be completed by the existing boards before any consolidation occurs.

ALEXANDRIA – Former Governor Mark Warner endorses Del. David Englin (D-45) for re-election to the House of Delegates in this year’s November election, Englin’s campaign announced today.

“David Englin has proven himself to be an innovative, effective legislator. His energetic brand of open and responsive leadership is what keeps the 45th District moving forward,” said Warner, a resident of the 45th District.

“I’m honored to have the support — and the vote — of a great Virginian and a great Democrat like Mark Warner,” said Englin. “His record as our Governor of delivering progress for the future speaks for itself, and we can all be proud that he has continued looking forward. I’m proud to represent him and his family in the House of Delegates.”