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YOUR STATE YOU CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE SENATE CANDIDATES NEW VOTINGSee pages DISTRICTS! 2-5 Pages 2–3 YOUR HOUSE OF DELEGATES VOTE’11 CANDIDATES Pages 4–5 PROVIDENCE EDITION YOUR Fall 2011 Your Fairfax County Democratic Committee reminds you to VOTE on Tuesday, November 8 SCHOOL BOARD Fairfax Democrats: A Model for Success CANDIDATES airfax County, under Democratic Th ey result from the hard work of Demo- Page 7 leadership for the past 16 years, has cratic leaders at all levels, with vision and New Voting Districts: been called a “shining star” of best well thought-out plans that invest in the CAN YOU F practices for an effi cient and eff ec- proper priorities. don’t be Confused! tive government. Seven Fortune 500 com- We must build on the successes of Dem- VOTE panies call Fairfax home. Recently, several ocratic leadership in Fairfax County by As a result of the 2010 Census, EARLY? major corporations – including Volkswagen re-electing a Democratic board of supervi- boundary lines have been adjusted for of America, Hilton Worldwide, Northrop sors and sending strong Democratic lead- the Virginia State Senate and House of Page 8 Grumman, SAIC, and Booz Allen Hamilton ers to the General Assembly in Richmond. Delegates districts and, in many cases, – have moved their headquarters to Fairfax. Fairfax’s elected Democrats are known for for Fairfax voting precincts. U.S. Con- Th ese companies received achieving common-sense results. Unfor- gressional District boundaries will be YOUR no cash or tax incentives to tunately, Virginia’s Gen- redrawn later. VOtER’S relocate here. Th ey came be- Fairfax County: eral Assembly oft en gets NEW MAPS RIGHTS cause Fairfax ranks at the top A Magnet For bogged down with partisan Th e maps and charts on pages 2-5 nationally in quality schools, High-Quality Jobs. politics, rather than provid- will help you fi nd your candidates and Page 8 a highly educated workforce, ing the leadership that puts your polling place. Th ey show the vot- public safety, sensible business progress for Virginia fi rst. ing precincts in your county magiste- and property taxes, access to transporta- Our Democratic candidates for the state rial district, the locations of the polling tion, citizen services and overall quality of Senate and House of Delegates will work places, and the Democratic legislative Falls Church, VA 22043Falls Church, VA Hartland Road 2815 Fairfax County Democratic Committee life. With internationally recognized fi rst together as results-oriented partners, com- candidates on the ballot. If you live in responders and the lowest crime rate of any mitted to tackling Virginia’s tough chal- a precinct “split” between two Senate or locality its size, Fairfax County off ers busi- lenges. House candidates, the election offi cers nesses low insurance costs, helping small We urge you to keep Fairfax County an will give you the correct ballot based on and mid-size companies thrive. National enviable place to live and work by voting your home address. surveys consistently rank Fairfax at the top for these highly qualifi ed Democrats. Th ey NEW VOTER CARD of places to live, work, and raise a family in have accomplished much and are poised Th is month you should receive a new the United States. to continue with even more signifi cant Commonwealth of Virginia Voter Card Th ese achievements are no accident. achievements. in the mail. Th e card will display your name, address, precinct name, number, SHARON BULOVA LINDA Q. SMYTH and poll address as well as the numbers For Fairfax County Chairman Board of Supervisors, Providence of your Congressional District, state Website: sharonbulova.com Website: lindasmyth.com Senate District, state House of Delegates Facebook: SharonBulova Email: [email protected] District, and Fairfax County Supervi- Email: [email protected] As Providence District Supervisor, I have sor District. It also lists the address and Fairfax County is an exceptional place to had the privilege of serving the residents phone number of the Fairfax County live, work, play and grow older comfortably. of our district and the county since 2004. Voter Registration Offi ce (703-222- It’s not that way by accident. Our enviable During that time, we have been confronted 0776) and the State Board of Elections. quality of life is continuously protected, fos- by many challenges. Of these, the most Go to www.sbe.virginia.gov and click tered and enhanced “Where do I Vote?” to fi nd your polling ★ CHAIRMAN ★ ★ SUPERVISOR ★ daunting undoubt- by an engaged com- edly has been the place and check the status of your voter munity that works recession, which registration. positively with re- has aff ected not If you have questions about this sponsive, responsi- only private citizens year’s important election, call the ble elected leaders. and businesses but Fairfax County Democratic Com- It has been an also every function mittee at (703) 573-6811 or visit honor to serve you of our county gov- www.fairfaxdemocrats.org. during the past ernment. three years as chair Along with my of the Board of Su- colleagues on the see BULOVA see SMYTH Sharon Bulova Linda Q. Smyth NEW page 6 page 8 District Maps Inside! VOTE Visit fairfaxdemocrats.org for information on all the candidates NOV. 8 FIND YOURS! 2 YOUR PROVIDENCE DISTRICT DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE REMINDS YOU TO VOTE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 ★ KEEP THE Democratic State Senate: Democratic Last Line of Defense Against an Extremist Agenda MAJORITY! Former Gov. Tim Kaine has called the Virgin- J.C. “Chap” Petersen ia state Senate “the backstop that keeps the wild pitches from the House from hitting the fans.” Website: fairfaxsenator.com Democrats’ slim two-seat majority in the state Blog: oxroadsouth.com. th Senate is the fi rewall against reckless, right-wing Facebook: chappetersen or ChapPetersen- 34 Republican policies. Every year the Republican-majority house pass- VASenator District es bills that would restrict access to healthcare, Twitter: ChapPetersen especially reproductive rights; attack science, cut Email: [email protected] or Ben@fairfax- funding for our public schools, expand the use of senator.com handguns, restrict voting rights, gut environmen- tal protection policies, force local offi cials to en- force federal immigration rules, and reduce nego- I grew up in Fairfax and chose to raise my family here. Since 2001, tiated pensions for state workers. I have knocked on 75,000 doors in Fairfax County – from Annandale Republican Senate candidates for 2011 have pro- to Centreville. And I'm still not tired! As an advocate in Richmond, I posed: • Abolishing the Virginia Department of Environ- speak for our children, our elderly, our small businesses. I speak for mental Quality, you. Put Fairfax First. Vote for Chap Petersen. • Abolishing the U.S. Department of Education, • Eliminating corporate taxes and the income tax. PRECINCT POLLING PLACE PRECINCT POLLING PLACE • Mandatory drug testing for all welfare recipients. Blake Oakton High School Oakton U. U. Congregation of Fairfax “We have to kill bill aft er bill sent from the ex- Fairfax Court (no registered voters) Penderbrook Penderbrook Community Center treme right-wing house and we are happy to do it, Hunters Branch Regent’s Park Clubhouse NEW Pine Ridge Elks Lodge but we must keep the Democratic majority in the Kilmer Kilmer Middle School Price Mantua Elementary School Senate to continue doing that,” said Sen. George Mantua Kena Temple Stenwood Stenwood Elementary School Barker, 39th District. Mosby Mosby Woods Elementary School Thoreau Thoreau Middle School Only your vote will keep the Nottoway Hunter House at Nottoway Park Walker Fairhill Elementary School Senate in Democratic hands! Oak Marr Oak Marr Recreation Center Dave W. Janet Howell 37th Marsden District 32nd District Website: marsdenforsenate.com Facebook: Dave Marsden for Senate (Profi le: Dave Marsden) Twitter: SenDaveMarsden Website: janethowell.com Flickr: Virginia Senator Dave Marsden Facebook: senatorhowell Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] I ran for State Senate 20 years ago to make things better, even though Fairfax County is a great place to live and work. We enjoy a high quality of people said I couldn’t make a difference. Since then I have protected life with fi rst rate schools, a business friendly environment and strong prop- children and families, helped strengthen our local economy and bal- erty values. To protect the future of Fairfax County in a fi scally responsible anced the state budget while maintaining essential services to the dis- way, we need leaders who will defend the values most Virginians hold true. I abled and vulnerable. But I am not done yet and I will continue to fi ght want to make government work for all and ensure our unique contribution is for progressive values that create a brighter future for our families. recognized in Richmond. PRECINCT POLLING PLACE PRECINCT POLLING PLACE Freedom Hill Freedom Hill Elementary School Woodburn Woodburn Elementary School Magarity Westgate Elementary School Tysons Providence Committee Meeting Room NEW “Virginians understand that the Senate Democratic majority is the last line of defense against an extreme Republican agenda that puts divisive social issues ahead of jobs and the economy.” – Democratic Party of Virginia spokesman Brian Coy ★ YOUR PROVIDENCE DISTRICT DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE REMINDS YOU TO VOTE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 3 Richard L. What’s On Your Ballot? th On November 8, each Fairfax County voter will cast votes for “Dick” Saslaw 35 13 State and County offi ces plus a School Bond Referendum. District Th e offi ces are: Website: dicksaslaw.com State Legislature Email: [email protected] • State Senator The 35th District needs a Senator with the experience to • Member of the House of Delegates get things done. I have a record of effective leadership.