Delegate Adam Ebbin ~ Virginia's 49th District

Thank YOU from Adam

adamebbi — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:00:57 +0000

I want to offer my deepest gratitude to all of you who supported me throughout this campaign. I particularly want to thank all those who volunteered, contributed to my campaign, and most of all, trusted me with their vote on Election Day.

While I am happy to report that I was reelected last week, the statewide results were obviously a deep disappointment to me personally, as they probably were for you as well. Not only did I lose some of my close colleagues in the House of Delegates, but the election represented a step back for equality and the vision of change that America voted for last November.

But with a new, conservative Republican administration set to begin in January, now is not the time to back down, now is not the time to stop working for what you and I believe in. While I am committed to reaching across the aisle to find common ground on the enormous challenges we face, I know that we must remain vigilant to ensure that the gains achieved over the last eight years are not erased in the next four.

I’m proud of the work I’ve done in Richmond-but there is so much more we have left to achieve. In this time of challenge and opportunity for the America-and the Commonwealth-it is a formidable task to steer Virginia on a steady course forward.

I want to continue to play a constructive role in building a better Virginia. Your support helps ensure that I can.

Thanks again for your continued support and confidence.

Sincerely,

Send Us Your Ideas for Legislation

adamebbi — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:59:42 +0000

We’re busy preparing for the start of the 2010 legislative session in January, and I’d like to hear your ideas for legislation. Contact my office and let us know what issues matter to you and how I can best represent your interests and address your concerns in Richmond.

Email: delaebbin@house.virginia.gov

Phone: 703-549-8253

Mail: PO Box 41870
Arlington, VA 22204

Metro Board Expansion Bill Passes

adamebbi — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:18:21 +0000

Working with Senator Mary Margaret Whipple, we passed legislation to add Federal representatives to the Metro Board. This will facilitate a federal authorization to provide up to $1.5 billion in matching funds for much needed capital improvements.

Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation Passes

adamebbi — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:18:01 +0000

As chairman of the Virginia Commission on the Prevention of Human Trafficking, I introduced legislation to expand the definition of abduction to include forced labor and added trafficking-related crimes to the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations statute. HB 2016 passed the House of Delegates and the Senate unanimously. (Trafficking is modern day slavery, obtaining a human being for forced labor or services–including sexual servitude–using force, fraud or coercion.)

Advocating for the bill were the the internationally recognized Polaris Project as well as the Family Foundation, the National Organization for Women and the Virginia Catholic Conference. Claire Guthrie Gastanaga and the Virginia Coalition of Latino Organizations were particularly helpful.

New Laws take effect July 1

adamebbi — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:09:09 +0000

Courtesy of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, here is a summary of a number of the state laws that take effect Wednesday.

Reception with Governor Tim Kaine

adamebbi — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:42:18 +0000

Saturday, May 9th
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
West Village Club House 4155 South Four Mile Run Dr, Arlington

Proceeds used will be used to help win a Democratic majority in the House of Delegates.

Suggested contribution levels:

Young Democrat ($50)
Guest ($250)
Host ($500)
Patron ($1,000)
Majority Maker ($2,500)

RSVP here

Questions? E-mail ebbinoffice@gmail.com or call 571-482-7703

Information for the Inauguration

adamebbi — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:49:53 +0000

If you are planning to attend the swearing in of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States, I have provided the following resources in the hopes of making your trip as enjoyable as possible.

METRO’s Inauguration Website

DC Inauguration Website

Arlington Inauguration Website

Alexandria Inauguration Website

Fairfax Inauguration Website

To sign up for official text messages from the Presidential Inaugural Committee

If you would like to learn more about the history of Presidential Inaugurations

Legislative Successes

adamebbi — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:10:03 +0000

Governor Kaine signed eight of my bills that will become law on July 1. Here are details on four of them:

Emergencies at Public Colleges and Universities (HB 1268) – requires that state colleges and universities have crisis and emergency management response plans.

Adult Fatality Review Team (HB 857) – establishes a team of experts to review patterns among deaths of seniors and disabled adults in order to help safeguard these vulnerable populations.

Local Government Emergency Meetings (HB 854) – allows local public bodies to meet electronically during a state of emergency.

Sangria (HB 1269) – allows Virginia restaurants to serve Sangria. Antiquated law currently prohibits the mixing of wine and spirits as called for in Sangria recipes.

Ebbin Legislation Helps Those With Service Dogs

adamebbi — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:04:57 +0000

In May, Governor Tim Kaine signed legislation to ensure that service and guide dogs may be public places while in continuous training.

Joining Governor Kaine and Delegate Ebbin for the signing ceremony were Rebekah Hemenway, her dog Grizwald, Nancy and David Hemenway and Rebekah’s big sister Zoe.

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2008 Awards and Honors

adamebbi — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:07:19 +0000

Sharon McDonald, president of the Virginia Commissioners of the Revenue and Arlington Commissioner, Ingrid Morroy, presented Adam with a certificate of appreciation.

In a May ceremony, the Virginia League of Conservation Voters once again gave Adam their Environmental Hero Award. He was flattered to receive this important honor for a third year.

For the fifth consecutive year, NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia rated Adam’s voting record as 100% pro-choice.