Rebecca Raveson
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Rebecca Raveson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Virginia State Senate to represent District 14. Raveson lost in the general election on November 5, 2019.
Raveson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Rebecca Raveson was born in Norfolk, Virginia. She earned an undergraduate degree from George Washington University in 1971.[1]
Elections
2019
See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2019
General election
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Rebecca Raveson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Raveson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I have varied experience in several different states--from being a copywriter to owning a commercial printing plant, to art director, print buyer for Charles Schwab, print broker for out-of-state buyers, real estate agent and loan officer. I am creative, innovative and always thoroughly research my subject before reaching conclusions. I'm a fact gatherer who is always open to listening to views other than my own.
- Pass the ERA
- Meaningful gun control legislation
- Environmental regulations--No offshore drilling, no pipelines, no fracking!
The 3 above, plus education. Family planning should be taught in early High School emphasizing the personal and societal cost of early pregnancies. Financial literacy: as a Loan Officer for 15+ years, I found a shockingly large number of loan applicants to have no idea how to handle money. They frequently did not even have bank accounts, instead operated strictly with cash, therefore, were not able to document alternative sources of credit. This should be taught early (1st grade) and be extended to parents who would like to participate. State funded Pre-K would go a long way to leveling the playing field when kids enter public school. Technology should not only be utilized teaching in the classrooms, but taught to students. Incentivize teachers and counselors to work in under served areas by offering college tuition forgiveness or reduced interest loans with payments tailored to salaries.
My parents were wonderful people and examples to follow. Both were college educated at a time when it was rare, especially because they were a generation older than my classmates' parents. Unlike the parents of my friends, they talked and listened to each other. Both were well read and politically progressive. My mother did not work, but my father held her opinions in highest esteem. I hope that I've followed in their footsteps. I pride myself on thoroughly enjoying other people's stories, experiences and opinions.
I am analytical and reasonable. I enjoy brainstorming to reach mutually beneficial solutions.
We lived in Tripoli, Libya, for several years while I was in elementary school. We did not live on the Air Force Base with other Americans. We lived in an area that had Arabs. Italians, British, Germans, and a handful of Americans who were mostly connected with the oil companies. My friends were made up of the children from these groups. The experience changed me for life. I felt like an outsider when we returned to the States. I was accustomed to more diversity than I found in our new home in Newport News. It was difficult adjusting to local customs and behaviors. I attribute that experience to my eventual interest in cultural anthropology and to my ability to look at issues from all sides.
My very first job was babysitting. I babysat from age 13 to 20. After high school I worked summers as a nanny for a family with two gifted children. While in college, I worked in bookstores, which was particularly fun because I love to read.
A very old one: "Ship of Fools" by Katherine Anne Porter. I stumbled on it years ago and was taken with all the interesting characters. A doctor with a heart condition, a religious trinket salesman, a washed up baseball player, an aging actress, and a drug addicted political activist are sailing from Mexico to Germany pre World War II. All were unaware or oblivious to or in denial of the rise of Nazism that would forever change the world. It was made into a brilliant movie in the 60's.
No, I don't. It probably helps, but I believe a newcomer who is politically knowledgeable and involved can bring new perspective and creative thinking to the legislature.
Equitable funding of our schools statewide, modifications to our curriculums to include technology, financial literacy, family planning, and elevating the crafts and trades to a higher and well deserved status.
--Sea level rise.
--Renewalable energy investment.
--Encouraging diversity in crops and industry.
--Transportation.
--Healthcare--its rising costs and accessibility.
--Prison system reform. Working together to get mutually advantageous policies put into law.
Cooperation is key to getting anything done. Yes, relationships with other legislators is the only way to accomplish anything of meaning.
Yes, I would be interested. In what capacity? I'll tell you once I get there.
I have always liked Mark Warner. He was a great Governor and is an outstanding US Senator. He's fiscally conservative with a social heart. He is thoughtful and measured.
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- ↑ Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s candidate survey submission form on November 4, 2019
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