It is a privilege to represent Charlottesville and Albemarle in the Virginia General Assembly. As your Delegate, I am committed to expanding economic opportunity, investing in public education, and protecting our environment and natural resources. Thank you for allowing me this opportunity to represent you. I hope you will take a moment to read about my position on the issues and follow what I’ve been doing at the General Assembly.
2012 General Assembly Session
The 2012 General Assembly convened Wednesday, January 11. The full text and video of my first floor speech as House Democratic Leader can be found here.
General Assembly Update – January 23, 2012
Our state budget reflects the priorities of the Commonwealth, and the Governor’s proposed budget raises several concerns. The Governor’s budget proposes transferring a portion of the sales tax revenue that would otherwise go to fund schools and public education into the transportation budget. Transportation is important but it should not be funded at the expense of schools. Read more…
On Becoming Minority Leader
On November 19, 2011, I was selected to serve as the House Democratic Leader by my colleagues at our retreat in Richmond. This is a great honor for me personally, a wonderful opportunity for our region, and a tremendous challenge. In the aftermath of redistricting and the fall elections, Democrats hold fewer seats in the House of Delegates than any time in recent memory. It will take a concerted and sustained effort to retake the majority in the House. Read more…
Photo of the Week
UVA students visited Delegate Toscano in Richmond for UVA Day at the Capitol on January 26, 2012. From left to right it is Alex Reber, Alec Ward, Holly Wilcox, Catherine Burnette, Delegate Toscano, Breana Fife, George Wang, Taylor Hewes, Amelia Lowe, and Jonathan Klaren. Go HOOS!
TOSCANO ELECTED NEW MINORITY LEADER
Del. Toscano was unanimously elected as the new House Democratic Caucus Minority Leader. With him are Caucus members (left to right) Del. Jeion Ward-Treasurer, Del. Mark Sickles-Caucus Chair, Del. Delores McQuinn-Sergeant at Arms, Del. Betsy Carr-Secretary, Toscano, and Del. Rosalyn Dance-Vice Chair of Operations. Not pictured, Del. Jennifer McClellan-Vice Chair of Outreach.
November 19, 2011 – Delegate David J. Toscano was unanimously elected new House Democratic Caucus Minority Leader by his Democratic peers at their Organizational Meeting held at the Wyndam Crossings in Glen Allen, Virginia.
“It has been an honor serving the Charlottesville-Albemarle community in the General Assembly for the last six years ” said Delegate Toscano. “As House Minority Leader, I look forward to continuing the work we have begun by building an effective House Caucus team that projects a positive vision for the Commonwealth and works to implement that vision for the benefit of her citizens over the next several years.” Read more…
