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
Throughout the Session, I am always delighted to see friends from Charlottesville and Albemarle. I appreciate the effort made to travel to Richmond by my constituents to share their views on issues important to them. This week I was visited by realtors from the 57th District. Thank you for the privilege of serving you in Richmond.
Regular Session Adjourned but Special Session on Budget convened March 12, 2012 The General Assembly adjourned at 9:28 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2012 without a budget. We simply ran out of time. We immediately convened a Special Session to … Continue reading
The need for a better budget March 7, 2012 Much of the focus this General Assembly session has been on the socially divisive legislation that has been pushed by conservatives in the House of Delegates. However, the most important piece … Continue reading
General Assembly Update (Feb 27, 2012) The eyes of the nation have been focused on Virginia. And it is not for any special recognition for job creation or economic activity as it was under the Warner and Kaine Administrations. Instead, … Continue reading
Delegate David Toscano and Senator Creigh Deeds at the Charlottesville Dogwood Parade April 28
David with Hebah Fisher, Fiona Tibbetts, and Caroline Watkins at the opening of the Charlottesville Obama office on March 18.
On Becoming 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.
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…
