Commitment to the Community

Jerry and his wife, Alice, were honored by the Centreville Historic Foundation in 2011 as Centreville “Citizens of the Year” for their work in organizing the Centreville Immigration Forum, an organization that built support for positive outreach to new residents as community’s population grew and changed dramatically. He was a leader in the conversations that led to the opening of the privately-funded Centreville Labor Resource Center in 2012.

More Work Needs to be Done in Transportation

Transportation in Northern Virginia needs stable funding, without robbing our schools or social services.  Improving public transportation reduces traffic congestion and gives commuters more time at home. I will work across the aisle and in partnership with the other urban areas to continue finding solutions to improve all aspects of transportation. I support the expansion…

Ban Discrimination Against LGBT Citizens in Virginia

The sexual orientation or sexual identity of any Virginian should not be a factor in employment, adoption procedures, accommodations, or access to marriage rights. I will work with other legislators in banning discrimination toward LGBT citizens in Virginia’s state employment and public accommodations. I will work toward a constitutional amendment that would allow for marriage…

Immigrants Must be Fully Welcomed into Our Community Life

Immigrants in our community contribute to our tax base, build small businesses, and improve property values; they need to be fully welcome in community life. As Congress and the President move toward comprehensive immigration reform — bipartisan — Virginia needs to prepare and encourage its immigrants on the path to citizenship. I will continue to…

Celebrate, Protect and Encourage the Rights of All Women

Women should have the right to decide about their own health care and reproductive options and be fully covered by adequate and accessible health insurance. I will work to reduce the legislature’s stigmatizing of women in their life choices. I support the goal of “equal pay for equal work” as well as equality in promotion…

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Religious leader, community activist and Democratic candidate for delegate in Virginia House District 40. Centreville Historic Foundation Citizen of the Year.
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