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Statement of Governor Warner on the House of Delegates' Failure to Allow Future Governors to Stand for Re-election

Date: Feb. 4, 2003
Location: Richmond, VA
Issues: Federal, State and Local Relations Elections

Statement of Governor Warner on the House of Delegates' Failure to Allow Future Governors to Stand for Re-election

RICHMOND — Governor Mark R. Warner today issued the following statement on the 50-50 vote to re-refer the two-term governor resolution to committee.

"Virginia remains alone in the nation with its people unable to re-elect their governor.

"Allowing a governor to stand before the people for re-election promotes accountability and allows a leader the chance - if the people concur - to carry out a long-term vision."

"I applaud Delegate Purkey for his ongoing efforts to allow this common-sense reform, and for keeping his word throughout. "

Governor of Virginia - Mark R. Warner
Copyright 2003

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