🏛️ Representing Charlottesville and Albemarle in the Virginia House of Delegates.
Charlottesville, VA
Joined January 2023
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Also this has never happened with eelgrass seed collection but I can now say I’ve swam with sharks (and rays!)…
Delegate Katrina Callsen retweeted
This video is great in discussing the evidence of why making sure kids who are ready have access to accelerated math is so important. Excellent job @VDOE_News ! youtube.com/watch?v=s2eF2Cvx…
Delegate Katrina Callsen retweeted
Thank you to the @VDOE_News for issuing the excellent videos explaining the importance to Virginia families of accelerated math for kids who are ready. youtube.com/watch?v=UNwpNBfl… @DelegateCallsen
Thank you to everyone who showed up! We had a rep from the Virginia Dept. of the Treasury on hand processing unclaimed property for folks (one family found $500 that belonged to their daughter!) 🪙
Thanks to recent bills by @PhilforVirginia , we’ve been working to get this money back into people’s pockets. Check if you’re owed anything at vaMoneySearch.gov. 💵
Two more issue-specific town halls coming up soon:
📌 Sept. 12 - First responders/military/veterans, with a rep from the Dept. of Veterans Services and special guest @MikeFeggans
📌 Sept. 14 - NextEra/Dominion merger, with @ltgovhashmi
Stay tuned for more info!
Delegate Katrina Callsen retweeted
Thank you to all who came to have meaningful discussion with @DelegateCallsen, @CreighDeeds, and I. It was wonderful to provide an overview of the legislation that we passed this session, and to listen to the concerns of those in attendance. Its always great to hear from you all!
It was a good year for invasive plant legislation 🍃🌱thanks to the efforts of the Virginia Invasive Plant Coalition, Cville founded @blueridgeprism, and many more. My & @SalimForVA ‘s bill lets local gov. manage invasive plants listed by the VCDR. @LauferFor55 & @HollySeiboldVA did even more work to stop the sale of invasives and their use on highways. Mimosas are for 🥂, not planting.
Virginia wines beat French wines in 4/5 categories and they ALL came from Cville area! Napa Valley wines did the same 50 years ago and it led to their breakthrough as a world wide wine destination and an 85 billion dollar industry. Cheers to Charlottesville 🍷🍷
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Delegate Katrina Callsen retweeted
Last week @GovernorVA signed a variety of energy bills including a bill @DelegateCallsen and I have carried for the last two years. Our bill will get more solar where everyone agrees it should go, create more Virginia jobs and increase energy supply!
‼️Extreme Heat Watches and Warnings expected through the weekend. ☀️☀️☀️.
🧢There are cooling stations and resources available (@CvilleCityHall & @AlbemarleCounty).
📞Check on those you think might be vulnerable.
💧And drink water!
With the passage of HB301 adult adoptees can finally access their orginal birth certificate starting today! We all deserve to have our own records. @WendellWalkerVA
To apply online and receive your certificate in the mail, visit:
vdh.virginia.gov/vital-recor…
If you wish to apply and receive your certificate in person, you must go to:
Office of Vital Records
8701 Park Central Drive, Suite 100
Richmond, VA 23227
Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:30pm
No appointments needed.
(For same-day service, it is highly recommended to visit early in the day as there will be a wait time while they physically locate the record.)
You can print off the application ahead of your visit at the link below or receive one to complete when you walk-in to the office.
vdh.virginia.gov/content/upl….
Delegate Katrina Callsen retweeted
Today, the Privileges and Elections Committee took action on the three ballot measures up for a vote this November. @DelegateCallsen and I break down what happened and what’s next.
Spent two days in Richmond this week. Including work on the cannabis commission (or the JCTOTTOTCIACRM 👀)..
If you want a quick primer on the history, current status, and new laws around cannabis you can check out the presentation from our meeting: studiesvirginiageneralassemb…
The grass can be greener🌱
Healthy coastal ecosystems protect our shorelines, wildlife, and economy. These efforts, plus those of committed groups like the Nature Conservancy in Virginia show that we can create a greener future. 🌎
Coastal conservation work extends to the General Assembly - continuing Chesapeake Bay restoration programs, increasing flood resiliency funding (👏 for rejoining RGGI 🎉), HB 521 & 237 to protect our wetlands and more...
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Great day at the signing of a number of solar related bills - including plug-in 🔌 balcony solar! (HB395) Yes, you can buy a solar unit online, plug it in, and starting 1/1/27 ⏳ generate up to 1200W of power to lower your electricity bill. The units are portable and can move with you if you are a renter!