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Roz Dance
| Roz Dance | ||
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| Virginia House of Delegates District 63 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| April 6, 2005 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,640/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | April 2005 | |
| Next election | November 5, 2013 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 02/10/1948 | |
| Place of birth | Chesterfield County, VA | |
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Dance received her B.S. in Nursing from Virginia State University in 1986. She later received her Masters of Public Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1994. She is the Owner/Manager of Manhattans Restaurant.[1] Dance has served as Councilwoman and Mayor for the City of Petersburg.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 session, Dance served on the following committees:
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 session, Dance served on the following committees:
- Privileges and Elections
- Elections Subcommittee
- General Laws
- Housing Subcommittee
- Appropriations
- Economic Development Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee
- Health and Human Resources Subcommittee
- Public Safety Subcommittee
Sponsored legislation
- HB 1612 Community College Scholarship Match Program; created.
- HB 1621 Absentee voting; qualified voters may vote absentee for any reason, special provisions for military.
- HB 1769 Mobile telephone and other wireless electronic devices; use of hands-free accessory while driving.[2]
Elections
2013
Dance is running in the 2013 election for Virginia House of Delegates District 63. Dance is opposed by Evandra D. Thompson in the June 11 Democratic primary. The general election takes place on November 5, 2013.
2011
On November 8, 2011, Dance won re-election to District 63 of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and ran unopposed the November 8 general election.[3]
2009
In 2009, Dance was re-elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. [4]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District 63 (2009) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Roz Dance (D)
|
12,270 | |||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Dance received $106,563 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Virginia House of Delegates 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Roz Dance's campaign in 2011 | |
| Virginia Association Of Realtors | $3,250 |
| Dominion | $3,000 |
| Allergan | $2,000 |
| CHS Professional Services | $2,000 |
| Metro Virginia PAC | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $106,563 |
2009
The top 5 donors to Dance's 2009 campaign:[6]
| Contributor | 2009 total |
|---|---|
| Democratic Party of Virginia | $5,667 |
| Dominion | $3,442 |
| Virginia Association of Realtors | $3,000 |
| Virginia Dental Association | $3,000 |
| Virginia Legislative Black Caucus | $2,500 |
Personal
Dance and her husband, Nathaniel, have two children and four grandchildren. They currently reside in Petersburg, Virginia. She is a member of the Board of Directors for the Southside Area YMCA.
External links
- Campaign website
- Virginia House of Delegates - Rep. Dance
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions:2009, 2007, 2005, 2001
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Delegate Dance
- ↑ Bill Tracking - Legislation as Chief Patron
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections - November 2011 General Election Official Results
- ↑ Virginia House of Delegates 2009 General Election Results
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2011 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2009 Campaign Contributions
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