David dropped by the One Love Community Festival at George Washington Middle School yesterday, where he stopped in to thank the women of the the Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for their work on voter registration and voting rights restoration.

“More than 300,000 Virginians, more than half of whom are African American, cannot vote because of prior felony convictions, even though they’ve otherwise served their time,” noted David.  “Only Virginia and Kentucky impose these life sentences, and it’s something I remain committed to changing in Virginia.”

Learn more about Restore Our Vote, the non-partisan group leading voting rights restoration efforts in Virginia.

Alexandria – The Virginia Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics today announced that they endorse Del. David Englin (D-45) for re-election to the House of Delegates in this year’s November election.

“David is a responsible leader, a strong advocate for public safety in the Commonwealth, and rock-solid supporter of Virginia’s fire fighters and paramedics,” said R. Michael Mohler, President, Virginia Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics.  “We’re proud to stand with him and urge voters to re-elect him on November 3rd.”

“I’m honored to have the support of the men and women whom we trust to keep our families and our communities safe,” said Englin.  “We owe it to those who put their own safety on the line to protect us to support them in every way possible.  That means empowering them with resources and policies to succeed at their jobs and taking care of them and their families with as much devotion as they take care of us.”

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Richmond - The Virginia Public Access Project, the non-partisan, non-profit organization devoted to campaign finance transparency in Virginia, Thursday named Del. David Englin (D-45) to it’s Honor Roll.  A member of VPAP’s Sunshine Caucus, Englin makes a point to voluntary file campaign finance reports electronically so VPAP may easily integrate the data into its campaign financy transparency database.

“Transparency is the overarching principle of Virginia’s campaign finance system, and electronic filing is a simple step candidates can take to make sure constituents can see who contributes what and hold elected leaders accountable,” said Englin, who has successfully passed legislation to strengthen Virginia’s campaign finance disclosure laws.

Click here to contribute to Englin’s re-election campaign.

Alexandria - The political action committee of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation, AgPAC, announced Friday that it endorses Del. David Englin (D-45) for re-election to the House of Delegates in this year’s November election.

“It may seem incongruous to some that a Delegate from an urban area like the 45th District, which has no farms, would be endorsed by Virginia’s farmers,” said Englin.  “However, Virginia’s farmers give us locally grown, organic, and sustainable food — food sold each week at farmers markets throughout our community — that is healthier, better for our environment, and contributes to our quality of life.  I gladly accept this endorsement as a terrific example of the mutual vested interest between urban and rural communities.”

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Richmond – Delegate David Englin (D-45), whose district is at the heart of the proposed I-395/95 HOT Lanes project, made the following statement today in response to the lawsuit Arlington County filed today against the United States Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration and the Commonwealth of Virginia:

The Arlington County Board has taken an important step toward protecting quality of life in Parkfairfax, Fairlington, Shirlington, and the surrounding neighborhoods, and I encourage citizens and local officials to support their effort.

While the hundreds of Alexandrians and Arlingtonians who have mobilized in opposition to the project as currently proposed do recognize the legitimate need for transportation improvements along I-395/95, we must continue to demand that nothing move forward until a full and comprehensive environmental assessment provides the data necessary to ensure that no harm will come to our community as a result.

Good data and analysis drive good public policy, and it is my sincere hope that this lawsuit ultimately will push the various stakeholders to do the analysis necessary to deliver a win-win solution. In my view — a view I believe will be validated by analysis resulting from this legal action — a win-win solution will be based on transit that moves people and does not simply increase the volume of cars moving from Stafford and Prince William into the District of Columbia.

Again, I congratulate the Arlington County Board on its leadership, and I encourage the citizens of the 45th District to continue to support their efforts.

Click here for more information from Arlington County about the lawsuit.

Alexandria - The Virginia AFL-CIO voted Saturday to endorse 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 a strong and 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 and their families, fighting for an economy that works for everyone and for basic needs like safe working conditions, fair wages, and affordable health care.”

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Team Englin’s grassroots volunteers packed Campaign Central last night and fanned out across the 45th District, reaching out to voters at their doors, on the phone, and in the mail.

“August is generally a slow period for campaigns, which makes me even more grateful for your hard work,” said David, thanking the volunteers.  “When we win in November so we can continue moving our community forward, it will be because of you.”

Throughout the evening, volunteers spoke with hundreds of voters about the Deeds-Wagner-Shannon-Englin ticket, reached out to new voters, helped defend two terrific Democratic incumbents whom Republicans have targeted for defeat, and helped two strong Democratic challengers in their fight in a Democratic majority in the House of Delegates.

Click here to sign up and become part of Team Englin’s grassroots army, and join us at our next Volunteer Night on Wednesday, September 9.

Join your Team Englin friends for another Volunteer Night at Campaign Central (1505 Wayne St, Alexandria) beginning at 6 p.m. this Thursday, Aug. 13.  We’ll be knocking on doors for the Deeds-Wagner-Shannon-Englin ticket, making phone calls to voters to help win a Democratic majority in the House of Delegates, and stuffing envelopes to reach out to voters throughout the 45th District.

Every job is important, but we especially need people who are willing to go door-to-door, since this personal, neighbor-to-neighbor outreach is the single most effective way to win votes.

We’ll supply everything you need, from training, lists, and talking points, to food and beverages.  You supply your commitment to progress!  Let us know you’re coming and which job you plan to do at gro.nilgnedivadnull@ofni or 703-549-3203.

Alexandria – The Virginia League of Conservation Voters, the statewide nonpartisan political action arm of Virginia’s conservation community, announced Thursday that it endorses Del. David Englin (D-45) for re-election to the House of Delegates in this year’s Nov. 3 election.

“Delegate Englin is a champion of Virginia’s environment, and we are proud to stand with him and support his re-election,” said Lisa M. Guthrie, Executive Director, Virginia League of Conservation Voters.  “A three-time winner of our ‘Legislative Hero’ award, he has been a strong advocate for clean, renewable energy, transit expansion, and funding to protect our streams and the Chesapeake Bay.  We urge our members to support him on November 3 so we can continue working with him in Richmond.”

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