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Sean Lenehan
Sean T. Lenehan was a 2015 Republican candidate for District 46 of the Virginia House of Delegates.[1]
Campaign themes
2015
Lenehan's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
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Strong Schools: Jefferson Houston Elementary, a public school in the city, has failed state accreditation in English, Math, History and Science for the past three years. And the scores are not even close. Our elected leaders should be ashamed and held accountable. Our city spends $17,025 per student- and this is greater than what Fairfax County spends per student. The state's contribution to the city for education trails other local school systems. The overall school test scores should be closely examined and scrutinized and not dismissed in lieu of other proposed metrics. Failing schools are failing us all. We need to look at every option to strengthen our schools- from public-private partnerships, mentoring programs, charter school and parental choice options. In addition, I support vocational and technical training both at TC Williams HS as well as NoVa Community College's campus here in the West End of Alexandria. Balanced Business. Landmark Mall has been an incredible example of inaction and lack of any urgency from our leaders. The property has been effectively vacant for almost an entire decade. It could be generating millions of dollars in sales tax and property tax revenue as well as associated positive impact on neighboring properties much like Pentagon City in Arlington or the Mosaic District in Fairfax. Instead, we have an eyesore and ghost town at the gateway to our city. This is not an isolated example. Within walking distance of the Van Dorn Metro stop is Victory Center. The 16 acre complex includes a 600,000 sq ft Class A office building with $60 million in recent renovations. The entire complex is 100% vacant, and had been vacant for almost 7 years. Another failure: Giant Food has closed three stores in the city: Beauregard St, Bradlee Shopping Center and North Old Town. The Giant Food that closed on King Street had been in the Bradlee Shopping Center since 1954. Vacant office complexes, ghost town shopping centers and disappearance of a long tradition of retail options are symbolic of the lack of urgency and commitment to leverage our city’s assets, incredible workforce and resources. We need to attract and retain a balanced business environment from light industrial and manufacturing to high tech firms. We need a vibrant economy supported by a balanced tax base. A reasoned tax structure and regulatory burden are crucial dimensions of economic development. Family Friendly. In 2015, WTOP examined six separate indicators to identify the best places for raising a family. Alexandria had the lowest score in Northern Virginia. Potential homeowners and business owners closely examine these kind of ratings. We can and must do better. Alexandria 66.0 (worst in NoVa) Arlington 83.8 Fairfax County 87.2 City of Falls Church 84.0 Fairfax City 86.8 Loudoun County 90.1 Prince William County 84.1 Alexandria scored 66.0, while Arlington earned 83.8 and Fairfax County was rated 87.2. Other nearby cities such as Falls Church 84.0 and Fairfax City 86.8 outpace our efforts. Also, our suburban neighbors Loudoun County's 90.1 and Prince William County's 84.1 ratings could be leading indicators of homeowner and business flight from Alexandria. My principles and priorities such as sound schools, healthy business environment, prudent spending and vibrant parks and recreation options will return Alexandria to a leadership position in the region. Prudent Spending. Alexandria generates enormous tax revenue for the Commonwealth. The share that returns to our area in support for our schools, transportation, social services, recreation and infrastructure is weak. State and federal mandates are unfunded or underfunded. As Delegate, I would become part of the majority party and gain the ability to successfully negotiate for our city’s financial interests. I am an active volunteer in environmental, school and community welfare causes here in the city. Over the coming years, Alexandria will need millions to meet EPA and state guidelines for Potomac River discharges as well as related runoff from recent developments. I have a broad background in finance and economics along with a demonstrated record of involvement on issues and problems important to the city. I can combine these principles and values to provide a balanced budget approach in a socially conscious manner. Transportation. Our share of retail gasoline taxes generated here in the city does not entirely flow back into our city. We need reasonable solutions and strategies. Of the three options to build a Potomac Yards Metro station, the low cost option is $209 million. A quick glance around the Van Dorn Metro station demonstrates our area leaders' track record on exploiting and leveraging such opportunities. We need common sense, analytical approaches not reckless spending. WMATA and DASH need to be fiscally accountable. Our regional partners in Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun and Prince William counties must work together and share the development and infrastructure costs. The HOT lanes dump thousands of cars into Alexandria near Duke Street, and the overly restrictive requirements on I-66 that Arlington continues to hold onto, have increased not lessened traffic and congestion in the city. A handful of bike racks and a very small stretch of dedicated bus lanes are not the solution. State funding for I395 at the BRAC complex, ability to impose variable tolls, and real plans to eliminate aggressive out of state drivers will start towards a real solution of safe and easily accessed roads. First Responders. Our police officers, sheriff deputies, fire fighters, EMS personnel and nurses at INOVA need our support, not attacks on their commitment or limits on their skillset. My father was a law enforcement officer, I was an EMT-A and I have many close friends who are first responders. State budget cuts threaten our ability to respond to community needs, natural disasters, or potential terrorist attacks. Our city has high value and high visibility targets. In addition, public pension contributions are a concern and we can work together to find a shared solution. The soaring cost of healthcare and other mandates have an impact on benefit packages as well as the first responders' service levels. Also, commonsense legal reform and state protection for their official duties will improve service levels and community welfare. I have a real plan to add community and residential housing efforts to increase our response capabilities, strengthen community ties as well as entice and improve retention.[2][3] |
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Elections
2015
Elections for the Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2015. A primary election was held on June 9, 2015. The general election took place on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 26, 2015.[4] Incumbent Charniele Herring was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Sean Lenehan was unopposed in the Republican primary. Andrew Bakker ran as a Libertarian candidate. Herring defeated Lenehan and Bakker in the general election.[5][6]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 46 General Election, 2015 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Charniele Herring Incumbent |
67.1% | 7,507 | |
| Republican | Sean Lenehan | 28.3% | 3,170 | |
| Libertarian | Andrew Bakker | 4.5% | 505 | |
| Total Votes | 11,182 | |||
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See also
- Virginia State Legislature
- Virginia House of Delegates
- Virginia House of Delegates Committees
- Virginia state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Sean Lenehan on Facebook
- Sean Lenehan on Twitter
- Virginia General Assembly
Footnotes
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Official general election candidate list," accessed June 24, 2015
- ↑ Sean Lenehan for Delegate, "Issues," accessed October 29, 2015
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "2015 November Election Calendar," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 Primary election results," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 General election candidates," accessed September 1, 2015
