Spanberger: “As Governor I Will Stand Up, Not Just for the Individuals Who Focus on Serving Our Country in Their Day-to-Day Jobs but Our Whole Economy”
RICHMOND, Va. — Last week, Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger — running for Governor of Virginia — joined Virginians in Culpeper to hear directly about the challenges facing families in the region.
In a packed room on Thursday evening, Spanberger spoke with dozens of Virginians and listened to the challenges that are top of mind for them — including the need to lower housing costs for families, strengthen Virginia’s public schools, and protect local jobs. Spanberger also reaffirmed her promise to stand up for Virginia’s economy and increase opportunity for communities in every corner of the Commonwealth.
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One of those issues mentioned by the candidate was the statewide housing shortage, an issue that has negatively affected the area.
“I know it’s an issue in Culpeper,” she said. “We have extraordinary communities that are drawing them, or they’re drawing folks home to them and we have to ensure that the housing supply is keeping pace with the housing demand because right now the pressure on the market means that far too many people, far too many families, starting out and want to be a homeowner or rent their own place are facing real hurdles when they set out to do that.”
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She said the laying off of federal employees affects local businesses, which lose sales due to those laid off from the federal government staying home and not going out to purchase from those local businesses. The candidate referred to an estimate from the University of Virginia that a 10% cut in the federal workforce for Virginia is a $6 billion loss in economic output for the state.
“Virginia’s economy, the health of our state, is tied intricately and the good work that is happening by so many that are working at the VA (Veterans Affairs), the IRS, the Library of Congress. All throughout our government, as governor I will stand up, not just for the individuals who focus on serving our country in their day-to-day jobs but our whole economy.”
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Several who attended commented on the remarks, including local teacher Claire Burris. She felt Spanberger addressed a lot of her concerns like her job and desire to become a homeowner.
“I’ve been concerned by the cuts to the Department of Education, it was very encouraging to hear that would be her very first point. I’m looking to buy a home and I just can’t right now and I’m very interested to hear someone addressing that.”
Another attendee, Alexis Brown, a nurse, was worried about the cuts to Medicaid and Medicare.
“I do believe she (Spanberger) would help with that for Virginians and also the loss of federal jobs and revenue here in Virginia.”
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