Candidate for Virginia House of Delegates - District 45 in 2021 Virginia General Election.
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Provide tax credits for veterans and members of underserved communities to start their own businesses in Virginia and to move their existing businesses to Virginia. Learn more
Forgive any unpaid taxes by small business owners that were not able to fully pay the estimated state taxes they owed in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19 related contingencies. Learn more
Create a Virginia Small Business Administration to come up with tailor-made solutions to Virginia small businesses’ needs and to be less reliant on the underfunded and overly bureaucratic federal Small Business Administration. Learn more
Will propose funding for the construction of charter schools in areas where a school is in the bottom 10 percent of Standards of Learning (SOL) test scores. Learn more
Will propose a new comprehensive study of the public education system, including a review of curricula; hiring and administrative processes for teachers; appropriateness of facilities; and security requirements in schools. Learn more
Will commit to working with Congressman Don Beyer (VA-08) to ensure that the U.S. Congress fills any gaps not covered by the Virginia House of Delegates in funding solutions to District 45’s traffic congestion. Learn more
Will propose tax incentives for developers who develop compact neighborhoods that include parks that are easily accessible for pedestrians and bikers, mixed-use developments, affordable housing, and adhere to certain design restrictions. Learn more
A political resistance group has formed around the District’s ill-conceived traffic congestion solutions. Traffic and congestion problems have gone unaddressed for too long. J.D. will ensure these problems are addressed. Learn more
Will propose a new study of regional NoVa traffic patterns and the impact of new development. Learn more
Propose a study of next-generation IT communications capabilities, such as satellite-based initiatives that could help Virginia’s space industry. Learn more
Will propose funding to build new roads using monies from increasing taxes on tobacco products sold in Virginia. Learn more
Will advocate for state funding to subsidize the construction of mixed-use developments as well as greater funding to make communities more biker and pedestrian friendly as well as putting more money into safe and efficient public transportation. Learn more
Support the elimination of recently imposed taxes such as gas and grocery taxes. Learn more
Will propose a new 1% limit on homeowner property tax in Virginia, with the goal of stemming the ever-increasing burden on homeowners, for some of whom home ownership is becoming financially impossible. Learn more
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