Delegate Candi King to Chair the House Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns

by John Reid

As elected officials prepare for the 2024 General Assembly in Richmond, history was made today as Speaker-designee Don Scott announced that Delegate Candi King (HD-2) will be the chair of the House Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns. King becomes the first Black person and woman to chair the Committee. The announcement was made on X:

The announcement is yet another accomplishment for Delegate King, who has had a successful run since winning the seat in 2021 in a special election.

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VA Legislative Black Caucus condemns conditions at Red Onion State Prison

by John Reid Earlier this month, the PW Perspective reported on a petition by Concerned Citizens and Community Action Network to address reported incidents at Virginia’s Red Onion State Prison. Today, the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus issued a statement on the atrocities: “The VLBC is horrified at recent reports of incarcerated individuals setting themselves on […]

by John Reid