Archive for May, 2008
ALEXANDRIA - Delegate David Englin (D-Alexandria) announced today that he has been appointed to a newly formed joint subcommittee of the General Assembly to study local incentives provided to private businesses for economic development purposes. Speaker William J. Howell (R-Stafford) appointed Englin to the 11-member committee, which was created by legislation passed during the 2008 General Assembly session.
“This will be an important opportunity to ensure that local governments have the tools they need to work with the private sector — and especially with small businesses — to create jobs and promote economic development,” said Englin. “Small businesses are integral to the very fabric of our community here in the 45th District, so I am especially grateful for the opportunity to work with my colleagues on this new subcommittee to strengthen our community and our economy by strengthening small businesses.”
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More than two dozen volunteers — including several first time volunteers! — joined us at David’s home in Del Ray this evening stuffing envelopes and writing post cards to reach out to hundreds of constituents and potential voters throughout the 45th District.
“What an amazing evening!” said David. “This is the kind of grassroots energy that will deliver the kind of change and progress all Virginians deserve. Shayna and I are incredibly lucky to have friends like you working with us for change.”
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From Sunday, May 25, through Saturday, May 31, Virginia will hold it’s first Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday to lend a hand as families and businesses prepare for hurricane season. Sales tax will not be charged on generators under $1,000, and on other preparedness items costing less than $60.
“In addition to providing a measure of help to people trying to be ready for emergencies in these tough economic times, I hope this holiday will highlight the need for people to be ready and plan for emergencies,” said David.
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