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Political Scrapbook
"I’ve known Meredith Richards to be a dynamic,
effective leader and problem solver. She
knows the needs of the 5th District and she will be an outstanding
member of Congress."
- Governor Mark Warner,
at a fundraiser for Meredith's 5th District Congressional
run in 2002.
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"Having worked with Meredith Richards as a local government official, I know her to be a leader with an outstanding commitment to our public
education system, a steward of our environment, and a friend to our seniors when it comes to protecting Social Security and lowering the costs of prescription drugs.
Please join me in supporting Meredith Richards for Congress."
- Lt. Governor Tim Kaine, during the same campaign.
Barbara Jordan, Meredith's mentor and role model.
Meredith at the
Governor's signing of two bills sponsored by the Virginia First Cities Coalition
With Congressman Bobby Scott, who hosted a fundraiser
for Meredith's 2002 Congressional campaign.
Meredith has been endorsed and supported by a variety of organizations
during her career on Charlottesville City Council, and for her Congressional
race. These have included:
- National Education Association
- Virginia Education Association
- Sierra Club
- National Organization for Women
- Planned Parenthood Federation of America
- Virginia AFL-CIO
- International Firefighters Association
- Communications Workers of America
- Virginia Pipe Fitters Association
- Staff Union at UVA
- Richmond Building and Construction Trades Council
- National Alliance of Retired Persons
- The Roanoke Times
- The Charlottesville Daily Progress
Contact Meredith
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