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RVAR Endorces Candidates in Area Races Print

RVAR's Board of Directors has endorsed candidates in upcoming area contested elections. Special thanks to RVAR's Governmental Affairs Committee for its efforts to conduct interviews in the contested races for these seats.

The Board endorsed the following candidates for the Virginia Senate:

 Mike John

Senate District 19
           
    Mike Hamlar
Senate District 21
 
   John Edwards

Senate candidates were interviewed on issues related to economic development, regional cooperation, transportation and the Grantor's tax. Virginia's RPAC Trustees have approved a $1,500 RPAC contribution for Senator Edwards and a $500 RPAC contribution for Mr. Hamlar.

The Board endorsed the following candidates for the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors:

Martha Hooker  George Assaid

Catawba District                  Cave Spring District

Martha Hooker                     George Assaid

Roanoke County candidates were interviewed on issues related to ecomonic growth, expanding regional cooperation and improving the working relationship amongst the Board of Supervisors. The endorsed candidates will each receive a $700 RPAC contribution.