Thanks to all who took the time to share your opinions on key issues facing our state.  We received the largest number of responses to my surveys ever.  In order for me to effectively represent the views of you, my constituents, your input is critical.

Your responses as to the top priority of our states efforts was:

1. Creating jobs and improving the economy      30%
2. Cutting taxes and state spending                   16%    
3. Protecting traditional values and freedoms     15%
4. Reducing road and highway congestion          13%
5. Improving local public schools                       12%
6. Increasing access to health care                     8%

On the question of protecting Va.’s Right To Work law:

Support                  90%

Oppose                  10%

On the question of reforming our educational Standards of Learning:

Support                  80%

Oppose                  20%

On the question of expanding Medicaid under Obamacare:

Support                  34%

Oppose                  66%

On the question of working to expand mass transit options for our area:

Support                  73%

Oppose                  27%

On the question of the adequacy of Va.’s gun laws:

Too restrictive                         16%

Our laws are about right           60%

Need more gun controls           24%

As legislation has come before the assembly, I’ve tried to represent the views of the majority of you, while considering the views of the minority.  If you responded wishing to be added to my non-partisan citizen advisory group, I will be contacting you in a few weeks to invite you to a local meeting where we can discuss these and other actions and issues of your state government.  If you have any specific questions or concerns that I can assist you with, please let me know.  My Richmond office number until Mar. 7 is (804)698-1054 or beginning Mar. 10, my local office at (540)891-1322.  My mailing address is P.O. Box 458 Thornburg, 22565 and email at delborrock@house.virginia.gov.