Candidates Speak at Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast on Oct. 8
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Candidates Speak at Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast on Oct. 8

Del. Mark Sickles (D-43) introduces himself to the audience on Oct. 8 at the Belle Haven Country Club meet the candidates event.

Del. Mark Sickles (D-43) introduces himself to the audience on Oct. 8 at the Belle Haven Country Club meet the candidates event. Photo by Tim Peterson.

By Tim Peterson

Thursday, October 15, 2015

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By Tim Peterson

Dumfries Mayor Jerry Foreman (center) and Del. Scott Surovell (D-44, right) are competing for the open state senate seat being vacated by state Sen. Toddy Puller (D-36). The two answered questions at Belle Haven Country Club about transportation priorities, improving funding to schools and dealing with predatory car title lenders on Richmond Highway. The candidates spoke at the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce October Business Breakfast on Oct. 8.

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By Tim Peterson

State Sen. George Barker (D-39, left) is the incumbent facing a challenge for re-election from candidate Joe Murray (right). On congressional redistricting, Barker called for establishing more competitive districts than how it’s currently done; Murray also wants districts drawn in a more objective way.

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By Tim Peterson

Republican challenger Anna Urman (right) speaks next to her opponent, incumbent Del. Mark Sickles (D-43), at the the Belle Haven Country Club meet the candidates event. The pair disagreed on questions of funding affordable housing, expanding Medicaid and allowing guns in and around schools.