For Immediate Release
Library hosts local legislative candidates to meet constituents
Fredericksburg, Virginia, September 27, 2019 - Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) will host local legislative candidates on Sunday, October 6, 1:00-5:00 pm, at Howell Branch. Members of the public are welcome to sign up for four-minute slots for one-on-one conversation with candidates of their choice. Sign-up begins at 1:00 pm, and the event starts at 2:00 pm with candidate introductions. This event presented in partnership with the League of Women Voters of the Fredericksburg Area, Stafford County Branch of the NAACP, National Pan-Hellenic Council of Greater Fredericksburg, and Fredericksburg Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc..
All General Assembly candidates in the November 5 election have been invited to participate and the following candidates have confirmed their attendance:

Senate of Virginia
  • Amy Laufer (D), district 17
  • Ronnie Ross (D), district 27
  • Qasim Rashid (D), district 28
  • Scott Surovell (D), district 36

Virginia House of Delegates
  • Heather Mitchell (R), district 2
  • Joshua Cole (D), district 28
  • Neri Canuhi (D), district 54
  • Jess Foster (D), district 88
This special event is part of CRRL's Get Ready to Vote initiative, which encourages all eligible voters to register, get informed, and cast their vote. The library offers resources for voter information, classes on citizenship and naturalization, and links to party platforms and other essential information at librarypoint.org/voting-answers. Visit any library branch to pick up your very own pocket Constitution, available while supplies last.
Contact: 
Sean Bonney
Community Engagement Manager
FOR MEDIA ONLY
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For more information, contact Director Martha Hutzel,  martha.hutzel@crrl.org, 540-372-1144 x7003.

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