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of Virginians across the Commonwealth. In announcing his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor, Diamonstein said that one of his reasons for running was “to work for the return to real fiscal responsibility for the state budget... “ We have gotten seriously off course from common sense fiscal policies... borrowing from the next fiscal year to cover promises from the last fiscal year, or expecting local government to pick up the check for public services while they struggle with a 19th century revenue system.”
Alan Diamonstein’s mother Lillian taught him, “One pays rent for one’s time on earth.” In keeping with that message, Alan Diamonstein also pledged that he would work to restore and inspire civic responsibility and encourage involvement in public service.
Alan Diamonstein and his wife Beverly have four children and five grandchildren. For more information contact www.diamonstein.org or call 757-249-5600.
Jerrauld Jones, a member of the House of Delegates for 14 years from the Hampton Roads area. Chair of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus for the last eight years, carries the endorsement of Delegate and former Speaker of the House Tom Moss of Norfolk who said, “He has the energy, the experience, the youth and exuberance that will help all Virginians.”
Jerrauld Jones has also been endorsed by nine Northern Virginia General Assembly members who said, “Having Jerrauld represent the Democratic Party as our nominee for Lieutenant Governor along with Mark Warner will give us a strong and formidable ticket. He embodies so much of what we as Democrats and public servants believe we should stand for — compassion, intelligence and vision. . . . Jerrauld Jones brings the needed experience to the ticket, yet he offers a fresh approach that will lead our Party in the years ahead.”
In August when Jerrauld Jones announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor, he said, “Throughout my career as a lawyer and a lawmaker, I have worked and fought to
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