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Protecting
Your Tax Dollars!
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Virginia has one of the nation's fastest
growing economies. Earlier this year the Commonwealth was named
one of the two best-managed states in the country. Much of this
is due to the strong leadership of Governor Mark Warner. Last
year's tax reform lowered the income tax for everyone and eliminated
the "marriage penalty." The tax code also phased in the elimination
of the "food tax" on groceries. I'm tired of some Delegates in
Richmond who mortgage the future of Virginia to get elected. We
need responsible public servants in the General Assembly.
As
a fiscal conservative, I will always support lowering the tax
burden on Virginians. I believe that we must adopt a pay as we
go mentality on spending. When we control spending, we control
taxes.
As
your Delegate, I will be your advocate in Richmond, protecting our
hard earned money.
Keeping
Our Community Safe!
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The 84 th District proudly boasts one of
the very best law enforcement organizations in all of Virginia.
This however, does not mean that our safety is not threatened.
In
the past few years we have witnessed situations where small children
have died after being left home alone or in a car. These tragedies
were the result of single mothers unable to find safe childcare.
As the mother of two young sons, I know we can find ways to provide
childcare facilities that are staffed and medically equipped to
take care of our youngest citizens. Nothing is more important
than the safety of our children. I support tougher sentencing
on sexual predators whether physically or on the Internet and
full training and implementation of the Amber Alert system, further
protecting our children from any kind of harm.
We
must continue to support programs like "Just Say No." I believe
drug use and gang related activity can be suppressed only by focusing
on early prevention and intervention programs. Creating safer
communities outside of school must be a priority. Our police department
needs proper funding for new officers so that we can put more
police officers back in the community. We need better pay to retain
Virginia's finest.
As
your Delegate, I will continue to support our fire and police
in seeking funding for the outstanding service, training and commitment
they provide our community, as well as working with private and
public facilities to find a way to provide childcare for those
who are unable to afford it.
Honoring
Military Families!
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Virginia Beach, and the 84 th District, is the home of some of
the world's greatest military bases and military families. As
a proud Navy wife, I have a personal connection to the challenges
we face. My husband Damien is an
F/A-18 fighter pilot presently onboard the USS Harry Truman serving
in the war on terror. This is Damien's fourth six-month deployment
and second tour of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
When
serving as President of the Oceana Officers Spouses Club, I was
a vocal, public advocate for Navy families. When the issue of
base closure arose and opposition to jet noise came to a head,
I spoke at hearings with Senator John Warner, the Navy League,
the Association for Naval Aviators and congressional and city
officials. I was privileged to reiterate how important it is to
keep NAS Oceana open in order to provide a quality lifestyle for
Navy families, particularly in the 84 th District.
As
your Delegate, I will be a leader in bringing Republicans and Democrats
together to "put their money where their mouth is" when they say
"We Support our Troops!"
Providing
a World-Class Education for our Kids!
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Due to the dedication of our teachers
and administrators and the excellence of our students, Virginia
Beach boasts one of the highest caliber school systems in the
Commonwealth. No doubt, our children receive a quality education.
Still, major discrepancies exist on the state level in how much
funding one locality receives versus another.
Virginia Beach children deserve a world-class education from the
time they enter pre-school to the time they leave college.
As your Delegate, I will seek to ensure
that our children compete on a level playing field and that we
increase education spending, so that we can improve teacher salaries
and reduce class sizes.
Drivers Deserve Better!
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Driving in Hampton Roads is always an adventure. Planning what
time to leave my house to avoid "tunnel traffic" and facing delays
when bringing my sons to basketball practice are frustrations
I know we all face. We shouldn't have to spend our family time
in the family car.
We
need to reform the Virginia Department of Transportation, providing
them with the most innovative technology and forcing them to meet
deadlines or face consequences. No longer will it be acceptable
to be months behind schedule just a few weeks into projects. We
need to finish projects that have been under construction for
years, promote "Smart Growth" plans for our cities and create
private-public partnerships that can produce the results we need.
As your Delegate, I will work to continue
to fix this essential department so that we can continue to move
forward.
Keeping
Virginia Beach Healthy!
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Investing in our environment and natural
resources is a wise decision. Our economic strength is tied to
the natural resources of Southeastern Virginia including the water
we fish and the soil we plant. However, time and growth have taken
a tremendous toll on our air, land and sea.
We
who live in Virginia Beach have an even greater stake in protecting
our environment. Tourism is such an important part of the local
economy and it is our responsibility to protect our environment
not only for those who visit, but also for those of us who live
here.
As
your Delegate, I will seek to ensure that everyone in our market-driven
economy is aware of the rewards of supporting our environment.
Supporting
and Strengthening Our Families!
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Our family is part of the congregation of St. Nicholas Catholic
Church. I call St. Nick's our home away from home because it embodies
everything that is good in a parish community. Ever since I converted
to Catholicism, I have been an active volunteer for the Right
of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) program. Accepting Jesus
Christ as my savior has been a life transforming experience and
definitely one that continues to nourish my soul. I have been
forever changed by my service to Christ, and I believe in promoting
a community that encourages each of us to find and sustain our
own sense of spiritual well being in this complex and beautiful
world.
As your Delegate, I will support family values that inspire us
all to live together in a respectful society.
email: supriya@electchristopherdelegate.com
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