The Fifth Congressional District

In case folks aren't sure which district they're in, 5th CD includes all or part of:



COUNTIES:   Greene, Campbell, Bedford, Albermarle, Nelson, Fluvanna, Buckingham, Cumberland, Appomattox, Prince Edward, Charlotte, Lunenburg, Franklin, Henry, Pittsylvania, Halifax, Mecklenberg, and Brunswick


CITIES:    Bedford, Charlottesville, Danville, and Martinsville

trivia: (it's the largest district in VA - larger than New Jersey)

Who Represents This District?

Tom Perriello

There's a crucial deadline approaching there.    You have just three days left to register to vote -- your registration must be postmarked by this Tuesday, October 12th.    If there has been any change in your status or eligibility since the last election -- did you move?  change your name?  turn 18? -- you likely need to register in order to cast a ballot this fall.    We've got all the information you'll need about how to register at our voting information site,

https://www.raiseyourvote.com/content/VA.

Don't sit on the sidelines,  make sure you're registered and follow thru by casting your vote to reelect Tom Perriello.

                      Vote Tom Perriello 
          

Still Time to Register to Vote

The deadline to register to vote in this year’s election is October 12th.

As I’m sure you know, we are just 25 days away from another important Election Day.    Just two years ago, Virginians from across the Commonwealth came together and helped elect President Obama, Senator Warner, and our outstanding Democratic congressmen.    Virginia Democrats have come a long way, but this year the Republicans are certain that they are poised to win big in November and erase the progress we’ve worked so hard for.

If you support President Obama and don’t want the Republicans to take us backward, make sure you get to the polls this November and vote for the Democrats who have been working hard for us since we elected them in 2008.     The deadline to register to vote in this year’s election is October 12th.    If you aren’t sure if you’re registered you can check your status by clicking here.

If you have recently changed your address or moved since you last registered to vote, you have until October 12th to  re-register in order to make your voice heard in this year’s elections.

Finally, if you are not available to vote on Election Day, you can still vote early by mail by applying for an ABSENTEE BALLOT or vote in person at your local voter registrar’s office.
                                                                 
  
                                                              VOTE 

After all we’ve accomplished, we’ve still got a lot of work to do. Vote on November 2nd to stand with President Obama and the hard-working Democrats who are out there fighting to create jobs and make life better for every Virginia family.

                                 VOTE

Tom Perriello

Not Bought and Paid For Like Hurt

Tom Perriello Remarks at Barack Obama Rally, Lynchburg, VA , EC Glass High School Gym.     The Liberty republicans refused to let people park at the Plaza and the City hurridly arranged bus transport from City Stadium to the High School for people wishing to see Obama.     The crowd was overflow.     2,000 plus in the gym and 3,000 plus outside.     Loudspeakers were set up outside so the crowd could hear Obam and Perriello speak.      Of course it all turned out well, Obama became President and Perriello won and went to Congress and Jerry Jr. did his religous bit for the republican party by making it more difficult for the democrats to attend the rally.     Click to see.
 
 
Lastly, Amherst County Democrats
 
We’ve got some exciting news here at IAVA HQ.



We've teamed up with JCPenney and Joseph Abboud to launch “Welcome Home Joe,” a program that starts today and will give away $1 million in professional attire to Iraq and Afghanistan vets transitioning from combat to career – all for free.


Do you know a veteran of Iraq or Afghanistan? Please take a minute to forward this email so they have a chance to receive a $200 certificate for professional attire through The Rucksack.


This is another groundbreaking way that IAVA is working with our partners to help new veterans get jobs by giving them the tools they need.


Don’t forget that Veterans Day is just around the corner - IAVA will be taking part in local events across the country.     Whether it’s marching in a parade, volunteering on the ground, or helping spread the word, there are many ways to get involved. Sign Up Here and we’ll let you know how you can get involved this year.


Thank you for having our backs.


Paul


Paul Rieckhoff
Executive Director and Founder
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

What Has The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act done in our area and why is it important for me to know?  ACVDN


The next time you encounter a republican tea party windbag talking down the recovery act you will know something the windbag doesn't.   You will know what the recovery act did in our area.
 
PLEASE NOTE:   This is just a partial listing of things in our area (over 16,000 projects).   Our area is a small, small part of this great country we live in.    The projects listed here are typical for all parts of the United States.
 
Projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in Central Virginia.
Amherst County Virginia Democratic News
 
Home Weatherization


$2,935,140 to weatherize homes in Albemarle, Charlottesville, Greene, Fluvanna, and Nelson counties

Albemarle County Law Enforcement

$113,138 for supporting crime prevention and hiring of law enforcement officers.


I-64 Shadwell Interchange


$1,550,000 for construction at the I-64 Shadwell Interchange


Pavement Restoration


$4,848,000 for pavement restoration along Routes 20, 29, 33, 53, and 250


Appomattox County Public Schools


$2,650,452 for saving teacher jobs at K-12 schools, educational technology, school construction, and special education


Central Virginia Area Agency on Aging


$829,519 for home weatherization in Appomattox and Bedford Counties


Appomattox County Law Enforcement


$2,057 for supporting crime prevention and hiring of law enforcement officers


Appomattox Court House National Historic Park


$172,000 for restoration projects at Appomattox Court House National Historic Park


Albemarle County Public Schools


$9,236,574 for saving teacher jobs at K-12 schools, educational technology, school construction, and special education


Bedford County Public Schools


$9,884,870 for saving teacher jobs at K-12 schools, educational technology, school construction, and special education


Bedford County Law Enforcement


$695,017 for supporting crime prevention and hiring of law enforcement officers


Union Church Road Over Shockoe Creek


$334,950 for bridge repair


Boydton Plank Road Over Sturgeon Creek


$1,559,250 for bridge repair


New Store Road Over Willis River


$1,529,550 for bridge repair


Historic Preservation at St Paul's College


$594,706 for preservation of historic buildings on its campus.


Bedford City Public Schools


$939,520 for saving teacher jobs at K-12 schools, educational technology, and school construction.


Bedford City Law Enforcement


$44,393 for supporting crime prevention and hiring law enforcement officers


Bedford City Water Improvements


$198,330 for improvements to the Bedford City sewer system.


Lynchburg Community Action Group


$649,136 to weatherize homes in Campbell County and Bedford City


Buckingham County Public Schools


$2,707,067 for saving teacher jobs at K-12 schools, educational technology, school construction and special education


Buckingham County Law Enforcement


$13,191 for supporting crime prevention and hiring of law enforcement officers


Tobacco Heritage Trail


$6,000,000 for construction of Tobacco Heritage Trail from Town of La Crosse to Town of Lawrenceville


Central Virginia Health Services


$150,000 to expand care and hire additional staff at the clinics in New Canton and Farmville.


Greenway Road over Austin's Creek


$462,000 for bridge repair


Slate Hill Road over Hunt Creek


$354,750 for bridge repair


Union Church Road over Frisbee Creek


$353,100 for bridge repair


Mollies Creek Road Over Suck Creek


$297,000 for bridge repair


Campbell County Public Schools


$9,803,095 for saving teacher jobs at K-12 schools, educational technology, school construction, and special education.


Campbell County Law Enforcement


$67,762 for supporting crime prevention and hiring of law enforcement officers.


Campbell County Water Treatment Plant


$705,104 for water system upgrade for town of Brookneal


Charlotte County Law Enforcement


$15,981 for supporting crime prevention and hiring of law enforcement officers


Charlottesville Redevelopment & Housing Authority


$941,568 for modernization of affordable housing


Charlottesville City Public Education and Higher Education


$25,583,057 for saving teacher jobs at K-12 schools and universities, educational technology, school construction, special education, and early childhood education


Charlottesville City Law Enforcement


$230,080 for supporting crime prevention and hiring of law enforcement officers


Charlottesville Transit Service


$1,306,442 for energy efficient buses

The republican tea party nutjob doesn't care about safe roads and bridges, supporting crime prevention and hiring of law enforcement officers, educational technology, school construction and special education, jobs and small business, energy efficient homes,  water treatment plant upgrades or any of the other things the act did.     Thats what you would think to hear them talk.    The truth is they are speaking from ignorance.    They just know what the right wing ideologs tell them.     They have no idea what the recovery act did and the real truth is they would support it if they did.     The republicans like to keep their voters riled up and dumb and in that respect they are second to none. 
Amherst VA Democrats