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Virginia House of Delegates Democratic Leader David Toscano

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Preservation & Environmental Quality

The Virginia Constitution states that “it shall be the Commonwealth’s policy to protect its atmosphere, lands and waters from pollution, impairment, or destruction…” and I believe it is important to live up to this promise. I am happy to have been named a “Legislative Hero” by the Virginia League of Conservation Voters (VALCV) for four consecutive years beginning in 2008.

The Commonwealth has much to do to improve our water and air. Virginia ranks at the bottom among the states in spending on conservation and environmental protection. Virginia is the second largest importer of solid waste in the country. Shenandoah National Park has been ranked as the third most air-polluted park in the nation. As of 2010, 23% percent of Virginia rivers are impaired or threatened, as well as over 83 percent of Virginia lakes and nearly 94 percent of Virginia estuaries. Impaired river miles have increased from 2,611 in 1998 to 12,100 miles in 2010.

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David has been endorsed by the Sierra Club and has been named a “Legislative Hero” by the Virginia League of Conservation Voters (VALCV).

Our natural resources not only enhance our quality of life but are essential to certain industries such as agriculture, forestry, sea food, and tourism. I support the following initiatives to improve our water and air quality and to preserve the natural resources and assets that are so important to our quality of life in this region:

  • Increase funding for open space and preservation programs like Albemarle County’s Conservation Easements program (ACE) and land conservation;
  • Strengthening water pollution laws and their enforcement;
  • Purchase of hybrid vehicles as part of the Commonwealth’s fleet of automobiles for government transportation;
  • Develop ways to ensure public buildings meet LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Standards; and
  • Increase support for energy conservation and use of renewable energy sources.

Expanding Renewable Energy

With the threat of climate change, rising fuel costs, and all the other social and economic hazards of conventional fuel sources, building a renewable energy system in Virginia is becoming more and more important. Investing in infrastructure and renewable energy generation can help spur economic growth while addressing our long-term energy and environmental needs. I have taken the lead in the House of Delegates to promote small-scale renewable energy growth through “net metering” and “distributed generation” incentives. Net metering and distributed generation gives individuals the power to self-generate to meet their energy needs while allowing them to sell excess energy back to the grid.

Read more about my clean energy bills at my Legislation page.

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You can support David's reelection to the House of Delegates by clicking to give online or by sending a check to:
Toscano for Delegate
211 East High Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902

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Help me bring more common sense to the General Assembly by helping elect candidates that share our views in other districts across the Commonwealth. Make a contribution to my leadership PAC, Virginia First, where funds go directly to support candidates across the state. - David

Press Releases

Toscano and Others Request Overcharge Information from SCC

January 25, 2018

Del. Toscano among signers of letter seeking SCC analysis of “rate freeze repeal” bills filed in the House of Delegates

RICHMOND, VA — House Democratic Leader David Toscano (57th District) and five of his colleagues – Delegates Steve Landes (R-25th), Jeion Ward (D-92nd ), Lee Ware (R-65th), Mark Keam (D-35th), and Michael Webert (R-18th) – delivered a letter Tuesday to SCC Chairman Jagdmann requesting an agency review and report on several bills submitted to “undo the ‘rate freeze’ adopted by the legislature in 2015, and to substitute a new regimen for utility rate regulation” as soon as possible. [Read More…]

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Healthcare Insurance 2018

Contact Info for Sen. Warner, Sen. Kaine, Rep. Garrett, & Optima Health

December 7, 2017 By David Toscano

As you know, the only ACA-compliant health care insurance policies available in the Charlottesville/Albemarle area for 2018 are offered by Optima Health. Optima has personal plan advisors, who can be reached by calling 1-866-659-0892. Though Optima cannot guarantee a particular outcome, they will do all they can to assist constituents. According to Optima’s experience, roughly 70% of the people who use the ACA Marketplace are eligible for some form of subsidy, and the advisors can help callers check to be sure whether or not they qualify. [Read More…]

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211 E. High Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: 434-220-1660
Fax: 434-220-1677
david@davidtoscano.com

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Charlottesville, VA 22902

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