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ing to express their concerns on pending legislation.
I regret that I am not always personally available to meet and listen to your concerns. Your input is needed and greatly appreciated. My staff has explained in detail your opinions and thoughts in order that I may best represent you.
In spite of all these briefings and in spite of the hearings held in the crush of the legislative process, the Governor’s budget and the rumored amendments to it will still mandate local tax increases. More effort must be made to make meaningful cuts in state agency budgets.
In spite of the large amount of legislation dealt with this weekend, I am happy to report that the majority of my legislation has moved effectively through the House, and was sent to the Senate at the “Crossover.” It is my hope that these bills will be given the same favorable response and passed into law.
Any citizen wishing to express their views to me on these or other issues can do so by writing me at Room 614, General Assembly Building, State Capitol, Richmond, Virginia 23219 or by calling (804) 7867395.
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