Delegate Ed Scott Announces Reelection Bid
March 16th, 2009
Speaking at the conclusion of the Republican Attorney General Candidate’s Debate in Culpeper, 30th District Delegate Edward T. “Ed” Scott (R-Madison) formally announced that he will be a candidate for re-election to the House of Delegates this fall. Representing Culpeper, Madison, and most of Orange counties, Scott was first elected in 2003.
In his remarks, Scott commented on the significance of this fall’s elections, not just for the local House of Delegates seat, but also for the offices of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. “I can think of no more challenging time to serve in state government in recent history and of no occasion when our shared values of strong support for free enterprise and limited government were needed in Richmond.”
Speaking to why he is running for what will be a fourth term in the House of Delegates, Scott said, “I am running for re-election because while I feel privileged to have worked on initiatives to help our community, my work is not yet done. If we do not do all that we can to improve our economy, Virginia will face significant budget challenges in 2010 and certainly in 2011. The General Assembly needs members who understand business and budgets and can evaluate the impacts of tax, spending and regulatory policies on commerce and job creation.”
In his comments, Delegate Scott noted successful legislation that he has carried dealing with transportation, natural resources, and agricultural issues. He also described goals for future work in those areas as well as healthcare, education, and public safety.
Scott closed his comments by thanking the citizens of Culpeper, Madison, and Orange for the honor and opportunity to serve in the House of Delegates and with a request for continued support.
Delegate Edward T. “Ed” Scott serves on the Agriculture, Chesapeake, and Natural Resources Committee, the General Laws Committee, the Science & Technology Committee, and the Transportation Committee. He chairs a Transportation Subcommitee. Scott was recently appointed to a Joint Subcommittee that will study Virginia’s laws regarding charitable gaming prior to the 2010 General Assembly session.
