2015 AARP is fighting for Virginia’s workers and caregivers. With more than one million members in Virginia, AARP is fighting for all Virginians aged 50+ and their families at the General Assembly. Our top priorities for the 2015 session are: To ensure that workers are able to save for retirement and to give family caregivers the support they need to help their loved ones live independently. To learn more follow AARP Virginia on Twitter @AARPVa. facebook.com/aarpvirginia @AARPVa Paid for by AARP aarp.org/VA 2nd Edition of the 2015 Redbook Eateries Bull and Bear Club 901 East Cary Street • James Center One 21st Floor • 804.649.8431 Honorary Memberships during session for legislators & staff Contact Paul Robinson for more information Chez Foushee • www.chezfoushee.com 203 North Foushee Street • 804.648.3225 David Napier’s White House Catering Historic Shockoe Bottom • 804.644.4411 Meriwether’s at the Assembly Capitol, 804.698.7438 • GAB, 804.698.7692 Hotels/Resorts–Virginia The Doctor’s Inn 406 West Stuart Drive • Galax, VA 24333 • 276.238.9998 thedoctorsinnvirginia.com Sheraton Roanoke Hotel & Conference Center (Per diem rates offered, restrictions apply) 540.563.9300 • 2801 Hershberger Road, Roanoke Hotels/Resorts–Richmond Berkeley Hotel (Per diem rates offered, restrictions apply) 804.780.1300 • 1200 East Cary Street, Richmond Candlewood Suites Richmond Airport ($69.00/night plus tax) 804.652.1888 • 5400 Audubon Drive, Richmond Clarion Hotel Richmond Central (Special Session rates available) 804.359.9441 • 3207 North Boulevard, Richmond Commonwealth Park Suites Hotel (Located across the street from Virginia State Capitol) 804.343.7300 • 901 Bank Street, Richmond Crowne Plaza Richmond Downtown (Special Session rates available) 804.788.0900 • 555 East Canal Street, Richmond Four Points by Sheraton Richmond Airport (County per diem–lower rate offered) 804.266.4300 • 4700 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Downtown (Special Session rates available) 804.344.4300 • 501 East Broad Street, Richmond Holiday-Inn Express Richmond Downtown (Special Session rates available) 804.788.1600 • 201 East Cary Street, Richmond Linden Row Inn (Special Session rates available) 804.225.5841 • 100 East Franklin Street, Richmond Omni Richmond Hotel (Government Per Diem Rates Available) 804.344.7000 • 100 South 12th Street, Richmond 1 Services Bellevue Cleaners www.BellevueDryCleaners.wix.com/richmond Call us for Free pick-up and delivery service at 804.264.8010 Gus’s Shoe Repair 528 East Main Street, Richmond • 804.782.6959 Organizations AARP Virginia–804.344.3059 David DeBiasi, Associate State Director-Advocacy Alliance for Construction Excellence (ACE) Andy Porter, Chairman, 703.658.4383 American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc. www.acscan.org/virginia Brian Donohue, Dir. of Gov. Rel., 804.527.3726 Ann Vaughan, Grassroots Manager, 804.527.3714 Bon Secours Health System (Virginia) James W. Dunn, Vice President, Advocacy & Community Affairs, 804.281.8235 Fraternal Order of Police, Virginia State Lodge Kevin P. Carroll, President, 804.745.6720 Inova Health System Donald L. Harris, 703.289.2037 Ken Jessup & Associates, 757.513-3967 Kenjessupandassociates.com Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia (SHAV) Wendy Pulliam, President • www.shav.org Darlene Robke, Vice President of Government Affairs Virginia Association for Career and Technical Education Dr. Brenda D. Long, Executive Director, 540.760.2504 Virginia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy www.vamft.org Virginia Association of Realtors Terrie Suit, CEO, 804.249.5702, 804.381.1222 Heidi Schlicher, Dir. of Political Operations, 804.249.5718 Martin Johnson, Chief of Policy and Advocacy, 804.249.5708 Virginia Association of Surveyors, 804.262.1351 Will Nash, Legislative Chairman, 434.390.6215 Virginia Cable Telecommunications Association Ray LaMura, President, 804.780.1776 Virginia Coalition of Police and Deputy Sheriffs Chip Condon, President, 800.913.2727 Virginia Education Association – 804.648.5801 Meg Gruber, President • Rob Jones, Government Relations Virginia Fire Chiefs Association H. David Hoback, President, 540.853.2327 Virginia Fire Prevention Association Lee Duckwitz, President, 571.278.4210 Virginia Motorcoach Association, Inc. Doug Douglas, Government Affairs, 434.376.1150 Virginia Professional Fire Fighters Mike Mohler, President, 703.591.9271 Virginia School Counselor Association Jenny Hubler, President; Brett Welch, President-elect www.vsca.org Virginia State Firefighters Association Larry Logan, President, 540.798.9111 2 2nd Edition of the 2015 Redbook Contents Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General .........4 Governor’s Cabinet ...........................5 Governor’s Staff..............................8 House ......................................9 Seniority .................................10 Members.................................12 Districts Maps ............................32 Sorensen Spring Gala ........................34 This Week in Richmond ......................36 My Political Hero Essay Contest ................40 Senate.....................................42 Seniority .................................43 Members.................................44 Districts Maps ............................52 Members by Counties and Cities ................54 Directory ..................................61 Birthdays ..................................62 Legislative Staff ............................65 Virginia Delegation in DC .....................71 2015 Session Calendar February 5 Committees responsible for revenue bills to complete work by midnight. February 8 Committees responsible for budget bills to complete work by midnight. February 10 Each house to complete work on its own legislation except the budget bill. February 18 Last day for each house to complete work on the Budget Bills and revenue bills of the other house and appoint conferees by midnight. February 23 Last day for any committee action on legislation by midnight. February 27 Only conference reports and certain joint resolutions may be considered. February 28 Adjournment Sine Die April 15 Reconvened session Virginia Capitol Connections, 2nd Edition 2015 Volume 30—Copyright ©2015 David L. Bailey A nonpartisan annual publication dedicated to a more informed electorate. Published by David Bailey Associates www.davidbaileyassociates.com Old City Hall • 1001 East Broad Street • Suite 215 Richmond, VA 23219 • 804.643.5554 3 Governor The Honorable Terry R. McAuliffe (D) Governor’s Office Third Floor Patrick Henry Building Mailing Address: 1111 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 P 804.786.2211 www.governor.virginia.gov Salutation: Dear Governor McAuliffe Lieutenant Governor The Honorable Ralph S. Northam (D) Oliver Hill Building P.O. Box 428 Richmond VA 23218 P 804.786.2078 www.ltgov.virginia.gov Salutation: Dear Lieutenant Governor Northam Attorney General The Honorable Mark R. Herring (D) 900 East Main Street Sixth Floor Richmond, VA 23219 P 804.786-2071 www.oag.state.va.us Salutation: Dear Attorney General Herring 4 Governor’s Cabinet https://governor.virginia.gov/cabinet/ Each Cabinet Secretary receives mail at: 1111 East Broad Street • Richmond VA 23219 The Honorable Paul Reagan Governor’s Chief of Staff 804.786.2211 [email protected] https://governor.virginia.gov/cabinet/ chief-of-staff/ The Honorable Suzette Denslow Deputy Chief of Staff 804.225.4810 [email protected] https://governor.virginia.gov/cabinet/ deputy-chief-of-staff/ The Honorable Nancy Rodrigues Secretary of Administration 804.786.1201 [email protected] https://governor.virginia.gov/cabinet/ administration/ The Honorable Todd Haymore Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry 804.692.2511 [email protected] https://governor.virginia.gov/cabinet/ agriculture-and-forestry/ The Honorable Maurice A. Jones Secretary of Commerce and Trade 804.786.7831 [email protected] https://governor.virginia.gov/cabinet/ commerce-and-trade/ 5 Governor’s Cabinet continued The Honorable Levar Stoney Secretary of the Commonwealth 804.786.2441 [email protected] https://governor.virginia.gov/cabinet/ commonwealth/ The Honorable Anne Holton Secretary of Education 804.786.1151 [email protected] https://governor.virginia.gov/cabinet/ education/ The Honorable Richard D. Brown Secretary of Finance 804.786.1148 [email protected] https://governor.virginia.gov/cabinet/ finance/ The Honorable William Hazel Secretary of Health and Human Resources 804.786.7765 [email protected] https://governor.virginia.gov/cabinet/ health-and-human-resources/ The Honorable Molly Joseph Ward Secretary of Natural Resources 804.786.0044 [email protected] https://governor.virginia.gov/cabinet/ natural-resources/ 6 The Honorable Brian Moran Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security 804.786.5351 [email protected] https://governor.virginia.gov/cabinet/ public-safety/ The Honorable Karen Jackson Secretary of Technology 804.786.9579 [email protected] https://governor.virginia.gov/cabinet/ technology/ The Honorable Aubrey L. Layne, Jr. Secretary of Transportation 804.786.8032 [email protected] https://governor.virginia.gov/cabinet/ transportation/ The Honorable John C. Harvey, Jr. Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs 804.225.3826 https://governor.virginia.gov/the- administration/the-cabinet/veterans-and- defense-affairs/ The Honorable Carlos