Ward Armstrong
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| Ward Armstrong | |
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| Virginia House of Delegates District 10 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1992 | |
| Current term ends January 13, 2010 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | Ward Armstrong |
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Ward Armstrong is a Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 10 since 1992. He is the current Minority Leader.
He won re-election in 2009, defeating Republican Edward Creed in the general election.
An attorney by trade, Armstrong currently sits on the boards of the Virginia Museum of Transportation, Norfolk and Western Historical Society, and the Martinsville/Henry County Chamber of Commerce.[1]
Delegate Armstrong speaking on education |
Issue positions
On Armstrong's official website he lists four main issues:[2]
- Economic Development - We must have "pro-active and forward thinking policy. We must also ensure that our citizens have ample economic opportunity to help them provide for their families."
- Education - "Education is an important tool to help reach a better future."
- Health & Wellness - "focusing on proactive planning for issues like traffic and infrastructure."
- Transportation - "New roads are not enough. This challenge requires us to “think outside the box” and look at both long-term and short-term solutions. It is time for more than talk and increased VDOT budgets."
Committee membership
- Courts of Justice Committee, Virginia House
- Finance Committee, Virginia House
- Health, Welfare and Institutions Committee, Virginia House
- Rules Committee, Virginia House
- Subcommittee on Criminal Justice
- Subcommittee on Health
- Subcommittee on Judicial Systems
- Subcommittee on Standards of Conduct
Sponsored legislation
- HB 1902 Admissions tax; adds Carroll County to list of localities that may impose at events.
- HB 1904 Virginia Child Protection Accountability System; established.
- HB 1908 Assault and battery of family/household member; court to order person to obtain certain services.[3]
Major donors
The top 5 donors to Armstrong's 2007 campaign:[4]
- 1. A Strong Majority $115,000
- 2. A C Furniture CO $35,000
- 3. VA Automobile & Truck Dealers Assoc $21,970
- 4. Dominion $21,500
- 5. VA Assoc of Realtors $16,500
External links
- Delegate Ward Armstrong official website
- Virginia House of Delegates - Rep. Armstrong
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions:2007, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1999
- Richmond Sunlight profile
- Virginia Public Access Project profile
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