6/13/17 June Primary (called if needed)
Deadline to register to vote, or update an existing registration, is Monday, May 22, 2017Deadline to request an absentee ballot to be mailed to you is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Your request must be received by your Registrar by 5:00 p.m.
11/7/17 General Election and Special Elections
Deadline to register to vote, or update an existing registration, is Monday, October 16, 2017Deadline to request an absentee ballot to be mailed to you is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Your request must be received by your Registrar by 5:00 p.m.
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Boddye: Lack of transit options/traffic congestion, education challenges, and hurdles in the job market
Boddye: In the realm of transit, making investments to expand PRTC and provide multi-modal solutions for Prince William residents will go a long way in easing traffic congestion. Expanding bus service both cross-county and toward the beltway, developing light rail between key hubs within the county and to others, and offering easier access to the VRE and Fast Ferries are among the top ways to fix our transit issues.
Boddye: To me, a state legislator – especially in Virginia – is someone who wears many hats and is a dedicated problem-solver. Although creating, voting on, and passing laws are all prominent aspects of the office, I do not believe they are the only duties a delegate should have.
Another hat is focused on networking. That means connecting various groups and individuals who are all working for the common good of the community. This includes but is not limited to: the board of county supervisors, the school board, PRTC, other municipalities, and the various state agencies which interact with them. This also includes serving as an advocate and firewall for those on the ground within those local institutions, such as the teachers, principals, county planners, and others who actually work for our communities day-in and day-out.
Another one – a very important one – is a hat focused on public service. Being a public servant means doing more than just showing up to events for a photo op and then leaving; it means actually getting involved with the local non-profits, community organizations, churches, and charities that are serving the community. These organizations are specialists in providing help to those who need it most, and I believe it’s important for any elected official to at least have a working relationship with these organizations; ideally one based on serving alongside them toward common goals.
Boddye: Due to my professional background in insurance, I will be able to look at existing insurance regulations and carrier best practices to ensure our current laws are properly protecting consumers while fostering a competitive and prosperous environment for retail agents and insurance carriers.
Education is the next prong; that means bringing civics back to the classroom and ensuring that bodies like the board of county supervisors are widely advertised to the general public. For General Assembly legislation, education also means ensuring the general public know about resources such as the The Virginia Public Access Project (vpap.org) and Richmond Sunlight. Ensuring that the general public knows that we have elections every year in Virginia is a vital part of this solution as well.
The final prong is public engagement. I would organize town halls in various areas of the 51st, and partner with other elected officials to take these town halls to areas where folks don’t normally get the ear of their representatives; churches, community centers, and even homes. Grassroots engagement would be part of this prong as well, getting folks who ARE well-informed and understand the issues and workings of government to share that knowledge with their neighbors in an engaging way. Social Media, email, and other mediums would also be used to get our message to as many citizens as possible.
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