Hello, I’m Heather Mitchell. I’m running to represent hard-working citizens in Virginia’s 2nd House District, in Prince William and Stafford counties.
Despite all the recent focus on the pandemic, we can’t forget the need to improve our roads.
- We live in the 5th most-congested region in the country.
- People spend an average of 124 hours a year sitting in traffic.
- That’s a loss of more than $1,800 per driver per year.
In recent months, however, our former Delegate, Democrat Jennifer Carroll Foy, voted to take away millions of dollars that would have been used to improve our roads.
Before she stepped down last month to seek higher office, she voted to approve HB 1414 and HB 1726.
- Those two bills undercut our share of the state’s recordation tax money — funds used for transportation improvements in our region.
- Because of those bills, the first $20 million in recordation revenues collected won’t come here to Prince William and Stafford but will instead go to Hampton Roads.
Our former Democrat Delegate voted for both of these bills knowing that Stafford County would lose an estimated $1 million in transportation funding.
There are plenty of transportation improvements to be made in our area.
- We need a Delegate who understands those concerns and does not vote to take away funding from such a crucial need of our community.
I’ve got the experience needed to lead.
- I most recently served as a senior aide to the Prince William Board of County Supervisors, where I gained an incomparable amount of knowledge about our region’s transportation, education, and financial needs.
- I also served as a legislative aide to Delegate Emily Brewer.
When my family moved to Stafford from Okinawa, Japan, my husband and I chose to finish raising our children here in Virginia. I know that our area is a miniature version of the entire state.
- Prince William County is a growing community that, for years, has been ingrained in the fabric of Northern Virginia.
- Stafford County, a powerhouse in the Fredericksburg region, is a growing community that doesn’t view itself as fully a part of “NOVA.”
I live and work in these communities, and I know the issues there are essential to you.
- Most importantly, I know how to work with the prominent list of elected leaders from Congress, the Virginia General Assembly, and in the halls of Prince William and Stafford county governments, all of whom have endorsed my campaign.
Before becoming a proud military wife, I worked three jobs to provide a better life for my daughter.
- That experience led me down a path of public service.
And I know what it means to support those who serve our country.
- It’s the most personal level of sacrifice that someone can take to protect our freedom.
I’m asking for your vote in our Special Election on Tuesday, January 5.
Please take a moment to learn more about me and what I stand for.
- Visit my website: mitchellforva.com
- Follow me on Facebook: facebook.com/MitchellforVA
- Connect with me on Twitter: twitter.com/mitchellforva
I Back the Blue because our police officers and sheriff’s deputies work hard to make our community a better, safer place.
The lockdowns have had a devastating effect on local businesses. That’s why I will fight for a Smart COVID Policy in Richmond based on science and common sense.
The lockdowns have also had a substantial negative impact on children, many of whom struggle to learn from home. I’ll fight for working families who want the Best Education for their children and Support School Choice.
Early in-person voting ends Saturday, January 2.
Vote early in Prince William County at the following locations, from 9 a.m. to. 5 p.m.
- Prince William County Office of Elections, at 9250 Lee Avenue in Manassas
- Veterans Memorial Park, at 14300 Veterans Drive in Woodbridge.
Vote early in Stafford County at the following location, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Stafford County Voter Registrar’s Office, at 1300 Courthouse Road at the George Gordon Administration Building next to the county courthouse.
On Tuesday, Election Day, your regular polling place will be open.
- Click here to find your polling place.
Together, we can make our community and Virginia a better place for us all.
Thank you,
Heather
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