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Voter Guide for November 2, 2021; Statewide and local races

Hello, today’s Wake Up post is replaced by our annual voter guide.

Today, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, is Election Day in Virginia. We’re one of two states in the U.S. holding statewide elections this year (New Jersey is the second).

  • We’ll be voting today for Governor, Lt. Governor, and Commonwealth Attorney in the statewide races.
  • Seats in the General Assembly are also up for grabs.
  • We’ll list the candidates below.

Quick link: Find my polling place and see who is on my ballot

Governor
Terry McAuliffe (D)
Glenn Youngkin (R)
Princess Blanding (I)

Lt. Governor
Hyla Ayala (D)
Winsome Sears (R)

Commonwealth Attorney
Mark Herring (D) Incumbent
Jason Miyares (R)

House of Delegates

District 2
Gina Ciracia (R)
Candi King (D) Incumbent

District 13
Danica Roem (D) Incumbent
Christopher Stone (R)

District 28
Joshua Cole (D) Incumbent
Tara Durant (R)

District 31

Ben Baldwin (R)
Elizabeth Guzman (D) Incumbent

District 40
Dan Helmer (D) Incumbent
Harold Pyon (R)

District 50
Michelle Maldonado (D)
Steve Pleickhardt (R)

District 51
Tim Cox (R)
Briana Sewell (D)

District 52
Maria Martin (R)
Luke Torian (D) Incumbent

District 87
Greg Moulthrop (R)
Suhas Subramanyam (D) Incumbent

District 88
Kevia Evans (D)
Tim Lewis (I)
Phillip Scott (R)

Stafford County

Board of Supervisors

Aquia District

Monica Gary (I) Aquia District
Paul Milde (R) Aquia District

Falmouth District

M.G. “Meg” Bohmke (R) Incumbent
Sandy Cole (D)

Garrisonville District
Barton Randall (I)
Pamela Yueng (D)

Hartwood District
Darrell English (R)
Keith Jones (D)

School Board

Aquia District

Maya Guy
David Fauth

Falmouth District
Sarah Chase Incumbent
Scott Hirons Write in

Garrisonville
Wanda Blackwell
Maureen Siegmund

Hartwood
Marc Broklawski
Alyssa Halstead

Manassas City

City Council
Lynn Forkell Green (R)
David Farahollahi (D) WITHDRAWN from race

Commissioner of the Revenue
Tim Demeria (D)
Stacia Jennings (R)

Treasurer
Patricia Richie Folks (D)
Anna Phillips (R)

Fredericksburg City

City Council

Ward 1
Jason Graham

Ward 2
Jon A. Gerlach
William A. Reese

Ward 3
Rene Alfonzo Rodriguez
Tim Duffy

Ward 4
Charlie L “Chuck” Frye Jr.
Amber B. Peebles

School Board

Ward 1
M.D. “Matt” Rowe

Ward 2
Kathleen V. Pomeroy

Ward 3
Jesus A. Dominguez
Jennifer L. Boyd

Ward 4
Malvina Rollins Kay

Commonwealth Attorney
Libby Humphries

Sheriff
Paul Higgs

Commissioner of the Revenue
Brenda Wood

Haymarket Town

Town Council

Mary Ramirez
Edward Robinson, Jr.

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Dumfries public hearing on firearms ban inside town hall is Wednesday

Dumfries officials will hold a public hearing on Wednesday to ban firearms and ammunition at its town hall, located at 17739 Main Street.

The Town Council cites a state law that allows local governments to ban firearms in municipal buildings.

Specifically, in Dumfries, the proposed ban would affect only the town government offices at the town hall. Dumfries also rents office space within its town hall and will not ban guns in those offices, the town's ordinance states.

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Call to Action: Bilingual volunteers needed to advocate children who have been abused

Greetings, Prince William – CASA Children’s Intervention Services has an urgent need for bilingual volunteers age 21+ to advocate for Spanish speaking children who have been abused and neglected. 

  • They recruit and train volunteers to investigate a child’s situation and to advocate for the best interests of the child in court. 
  • Volunteers must be fluent in both Spanish and English to close the language gap and make sure Hispanic children grow up in safe and permanent homes. 
  • No prior experience in child welfare or the law is required. 
  • To learn more about how you can help, please attend a virtual information session; the next session will be November 3, 6pm-7pm.
  • Please contact JoAnn at [email protected] or call (703) 330-8145 to learn more.

Do you hear a faint “Gobble, Gobble?”  It can only mean one thing – Thanksgiving Food Drives!  ACTS, SERVE and House of Mercy are all getting ready for their Thanksgiving programs to provide low-income families with a holiday meal!  Please visit the following sites for more information: 1) ACTS (www.actspwc.org/about-us/news-events/operation-give-thanks-1), 2) SERVE (www.nvfs.org/support/holiday-giving/operation-turkey/), 3) House of Mercy (www.houseofmercyva.org/give-the-gift-of-a-holiday-meal/).

No community within the Prince William area is immune to the havoc and devastation caused by a disaster, whethernatural or manmade.  Volunteer Prince William is recruiting volunteers for Disaster Response positions. 

  • Trained volunteers can fill a critical role in disaster response and alleviate the challenge of spontaneous, untrained volunteers. 

Volunteers are needed to help as Reception Center Staff and Public Outreach and Education, which includes educational games such as Disaster Jeopardy and Ready Bingo.

  • Training is provided, and you’ll feel great as you help our local community rebuild following a disaster! 
  • Please contact Claudia at [email protected] to learn how you can get involved.

Animal lovers!  The staff at Advocates for Abused and Abandoned Pets (A3P) needs volunteers in a variety of positions to help make life better for the furbabies.  Volunteers under 16 can help but must volunteer with a parent.

The talented staff at BEACON is preparing for their Winter Semester, November 29 thru March 4!  Volunteer Instructors or Substitute Teachers are needed to provide online small group instruction via Zoom in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). 

  • No second language or previous teaching experience is required; free training is provided. 
  • Volunteers teach 2-4 hours per week.  Classes are a 12-week commitment and are offered either in the morning, 9:30am-11:30am (Mon/Wed), or evening, 7 pm-9 pm (Tue/Thur).
  • Please fill out an online application atwww.beaconliteracy.org, under Get Involved.  Call 571.428.2507 or email [email protected] to hear more about this exciting and rewarding opportunity.

The 75th Greater Manassas Christmas Parade is back, and volunteers are needed to support Santa Lights Manassas on December 3 and the parade on December 4!  It all happens in Old Town Manassas – what a fun way to kick off the holidays!  Please visit www.gmchristmasparade.org/volunteers/ for more information. 

Medical Reserve Corps  Support your local health department and your community during a public health emergency!  Volunteers are needed to support several missions, including public health education and outreach, disease investigation, vaccine clinics, and more!  Medical experience is not required; they have roles for everyone!  Bilingual volunteers are especially needed.  Volunteers must be 18 years of age, complete minimum training, and pass a state background check to serve.  Please fill out an application at vamrc.org.  Questions?  Please email Amy at [email protected] for more information.

Are you concerned about the future of the Rural Crescent?  Prince William Conservation Alliance is joining several conservation organizations in Smarter Growth and Sauvignon: A Conversation About Industrial Development in Rural Prince William.

  • The event will be held November 10, 5pm-7pm at Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farms, 15850 Sunshine Ridge Lane in Gainesville.  Enjoy the beauties of the Rural Crescent and participate in conversations concerning proposed industrial development in this area of the County.  For more information, please email [email protected]or call 703.490.5200.

Help support veterans!  RSVP’s VETS Program which provides transportation for veterans and their spouses to medical appointments is back, and volunteer drivers age “55 or better” are needed!  Volunteers must be at least 55 years old and successfully complete both a criminal and driving record check.  It’s a wonderful way to give back and say “thank you” to our veterans for all they’ve done!  Please email [email protected] or call 571.292.5307 for more information.

If you are looking for other opportunities, please don’t forget to call our wonderful team at Volunteer Prince William at 703.369.5292.  You can also visit our website at www.volunteerprincewilliam.org.  Thanks so much for all you do in our community.

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1 shot at Wawa on Route 17 in Stafford; suspect in custody

[Updated 1 p.m.] One person who was taken to a hospital after they were shot several times outside a Wawa gas station is expected to recover.

Meanwhile, authorities have a suspect in custody in what Stafford authorities called a “chaotic” scene that unfolded at 2:27 p.m. Sunday.

The investigation revealed the victim and suspect are known to each other and were involved in an argument in the Wawa parking lot. The suspect took out a handgun and fired eleven rounds at the victim and the victim’s vehicle as the victim attempted to drive away.

The victim was struck with several rounds and crashed into a van on South Gateway Drive, leaving his vehicle inoperable. No bystanders were injured during the shooting.

The victim proceeded to run from the crash site on foot to the nearby Panera Bread. The driver of the struck van was not injured in the crash and remained on the scene.

Employees at Panera Bread and two sheriff’s deputies provided first aid to the victim, said to be a male in his 30s.

Both deputies continued treatment for the injured man until rescue arrived. Stafford Fire and Rescue transported the victim to the hospital for treatment.

The intersection was closed for several hours as detectives processed the scenes and collected shell casings.

A lookout for the suspect was broadcast, and detectives worked to obtain the identity and address of the suspect.

During the investigation, the suspect contacted law enforcement by phone and said he would respond to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office to meet with detectives.

Dorsean Johnson, 34, of Fredericksburg, is charged with aggravated malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, a Stafford sheriff’s office spokeswoman said. Johnson is being held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.

The suspected firearm used during the shooting was recovered.

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Kamala Harris rally site purchased with coronavirus bailout funds 1 month before Dumfries Town Council accepted the cash; Still no plan for building

On October 21, the former site of the Dumfries Rescue Squad played host to Vice-President Kamala Harris, who rallied supporters of Terry McAuliffe for Virginia Governor.

Hundreds turned out for the rally, including several federal, state, and local politicians like Senator Tim Kaine, State Senator Jeremy McPike, and Delegate Luke Torian, representing portions of Prince William County. Locally, Prince William County Board Chair Ann Wheeler and Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis Younger also attended.

Sources say Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood organized the event at the building. On his mayoral Facebook page, Wood thanked town residents for electing him and promised and more events to come.

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Proposal for 25 homes denied in Hartwood, request moves to Stafford Supervisors

A plan to build 25 new homes in Hartwood did not get the blessing of the Stafford County Planning Commission.

On October 27, the seven-member Board with seats appointed by county supervisors voted to deny an application seeking to develop Orris Estates on nearly 13 acres of land near the Lake Mooney Reservoir, on Manorwood Drive.

Drees Homes, a Washington D.C.-based developer, had applied to the planning commission for a zoning change in the Hartwood district that would allow for the development. It also needs a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the density required in such a neighborhood. Drees Homes had submitted a completed application for both the rezoning request and the conditional use permit in May 2021.

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Durant for Delegate sign tagged with a swastika in Fredericksburg

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The Fredericksburg Police Department is considering a political sign getting spray-painted with a swastika an act of vandalism, says a spokesman for Tara Durant for Delegate.

At 8 o'clock Thursday morning, police contacted the campaign to notify it about the vandalism. Durant, a Republican, is running for the House of Delegates seat for the 28th District as a Republican. The sign, which was tagged with a white swastika, was located near the Umi Sushi restaurant on Route 1 next to the Lawerence A. Davies Transit Center, which is used as the central bus depot for FRED Transit.

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This particular sign of one of the biggest set up the campaign. Three others of similar size are set up around the district. The 28th District includes Fredericksburg and a portion of Stafford County.

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Woman shot during domestic incident in Dale City dies

A woman shot by her husband in September died from her injuries on Thursday.

During the incident, the shooter then shot and killed himself. Police closed the case.

Prince William police report: On October 28, detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit were notified that the woman who was shot at a residence located in the 14700 block of Darbydale Ave. in Woodbridge (22193) on September 10, died as a result of her injuries sustained during the incident. The investigation revealed the woman and her husband, identified as Darin Carlyle MOORE, were involved in a domestic altercation that escalated. During the encounter, Darin MOORE shot his wife before shooting himself. This incident will be classified as a homicide and cleared exceptional with the death of the offender.
Identified:
The deceased was identified as Mercedes Alcira MOORE, 52, Woodbridge

The deceased was identified as Darin Carlyle MOORE, 55, of Woodbridge

Shooting | Death Investigation [Previously Released] – On September 10 at 2:23AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 14700 block of Darbydale Ave. in Woodbridge (22193) for reports of a domestic dispute. While enroute, officers received information that shots may have been fired in the residence and that there were injuries. Officers arrived at the home and safely evacuated an 8-year-old boy. Upon checking the residence, officers located two adults, a 55-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman, who were shot within the residence. The man was pronounced dead at the home. Officers provided first aid to the woman until rescue personnel arrived at the residence and transported her to an area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. At this time, the incident appears to involve the two parties and was isolated to the residence. There is no threat to the community. The 8-year-old boy was inside the residence at the time of the incident and was uninjured. The child was released to the custody of a family member. A firearm was recovered by officers at the residence.

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Democrats snap back at Youngkin supporters in Woodbridge: ‘You hear the children’

On Thursday night, Terry McAuliffe was a no-show in Prince William County at his get-out-the-vote rally at Belmont Bay in Woodbridge.

However, that didn't stop the enthusiasm of about 30 of his campaign supporters who gathered under the pavilion on Harbor Side Street, on the banks of the Occoquan River, to welcome the number two candidate on the Democratic ticket -- Hala Ayala, who calls Prince William County home.

"We are on track to deliver...on November 2," said Ayala. Elected to the House of Delegates in 2017, Ayala touted the record of the state's Democratic majority -- ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment, criminal justice reform, and abolishing the death penalty.

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