WOODBRIDGE — A political newcomer in Prince William County has turned the heads of some established Democrats in the region.
Margaret Franklin is running to unseat fellow Democrat and Woodbridge District Supervisor Frank Principi in a June 11 Primary Election.
Today, Franklin’s campaign sent us an email that included multiple endorsements from the following state, and locally-elected officials:
Atif Qarni, Virignia Secretary of Education and former Beville Middle School teacher
“I am pleased to announce my strong support for Margaret Angela Franklin in her candidacy for the Prince William Board of County Supervisors. Margaret is a leader in our community who believes in equity and fairness within our education system. She will be a strong advocate for parents, teachers and students and is committed to making Prince William County the model for academic success.”
*Atif Qarni currently serves as the Secretary of Education for the Commonwealth of Virginia*Delegate Luke Torian (Delegate for the 52ndDistrict)
“I am pleased to endorse Margaret Angela Franklin for the Prince William Board of County Supervisors. Margaret’s belief that we must work together to build a Prince William County that reflects the best of who we are is important to moving our county forward. Everyone deserves a seat at the table to make Prince William County a place we call home and I believe that Margaret Angela Franklin is a qualified policy maker, advocate, and leader. I look forward to her leadership on the Board of County Supervisors.”Mayor Jeanette Rishell, Manassas Park
“I am delighted to enthusiastically endorse Margaret Angela Franklin for the Prince William Board of County Supervisors for the Woodbridge District. Serving with Margaret on our local transportation board has shown me first hand that she is a dedicated leader. I look forward to seeing her leadership as a member of the Board of Supervisors.”Loree Williams, Prince William County School Board, Woodbridge District
“I am pleased to endorse Margaret Angela Franklin for the Prince William Board of County Supervisors for the Woodbridge District,” said Williams. Margaret is a proven leader who can build bridges across our district to move us all forward together.Councilwoman Selonia Miles, Councilwoman for the Town of Dumfries
“I am honored to endorse Margaret Angela Franklin for the Prince William Board of County Supervisors for the Woodbridge District,” said Councilwomen Miles. “During a time when we need bold leadership in Prince William County, Margaret’s experience in creating public policy is critical. Margaret is a qualified leader that will create a partnership between the Potomac and Woodbridge Districts that will help move the eastern end of the county forward.”
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