THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, November 2, 1995 TAG: 9511010188
SECTION: SUFFOLK SUN PAGE: 09 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: ELECTIONS '95
LENGTH: Long : 102 lines
77TH DISTRICT
Lionell Spruill Sr. (D)
Born: Dec. 28, 1946, South Norfolk
Education: Carver High School, Norfolk State and Pacific Western universities
Occupation: central office technician, Bell Atlantic
Political experience/community service: Member of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1994-present; served as a member of Chesapeake City Council and Chesapeake Planning Commission; founder of Chesapeake's First Block Security Program; member of West Munden Civic League; member of South Norfolk Civic League; member of Chesapeake Forward, Chesapeake NAACP and Chesapeake Men for Progress
Party affiliation: Democrat
Campaign themes: Education, crime and opportunities for new businesses and Virginia workers.
How to reach: 523-2373 or 523-2905 (fax)
Joseph S. Johnson (I)
Born: Jan. 10, 1953, Philadelphia, Pa.
Education: Attended Federal City College (now the University of D.C.) and Howard University
Occupation: special agent with the Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control
Political experience/community service: My community and professional affiliations are with the following: member of Shiloh Baptist Church, member of Chesapeake Branch of the NAACP, secretary of the Minority Police Officers Association of Portsmouth, member of the Sgt. William H. Harrison American Legion Post 190, security coordinator for the Hampton Roads United Negro College Fund, and a member of the Chesapeake Public Schools Advisory Task Force for Minority Businesses.
Party affiliation: Independent
Campaign themes: I will be committed solely to serving the citizens of Chesapeake and Suffolk, not a political party. I will be innovative in addressing our concerns and introducing legislation (as the chief patron) that will improve our quality of life, namely in the areas of education, crime, housing, economic/community development and taxes. How to reach: 488-3101.
79TH DISTRICT
William S. ``Billy'' Moore Jr. (D)
Born: June 19, 1947, in Virginia
Education: B.A. Old Dominion University; J.D. Wake Forest University.
Occupation: attorney
Political experience/community service: House of Delegates 1984-present; Commerce Bank - Board of Directors; former prosecutor 1973-1979; Officer; Virginia National Guard; past president of Portsmouth Host Lions; past chairman of jail advisory board; PTA member and legislative committee chairman; Little League and Pony League coach; adjunct professor at Tidewater Community College
Party affiliation: Democrat
Campaign themes:
I want to help channel the energy, creativity and compassion of our citizens to help build a Portsmouth, Chesapeake and Suffolk that all our children will be fortunate to inherit. I will work for quality public education, gun- and drug-free schools, safe streets, and to create economic opportunity and basic human dignity for all.
How to reach: 5907 West Norfolk Road, Suite 105, Portsmouth, Va. 23703; (804) 686-3600 (w); (804) 484-9429 (h)
D.R. ``Dan'' Evans (R)
Born: Nov. 16, 1955, Portsmouth
Education: 1974 graduate of Churchland High School
Occupation: president of Evans Inc., an electrical wholesale parts distributor.
Political experience/community service:
Over the last 20 years, I have been very active helping to take our family business from 10 employees and one location to more than 50 employees in four locations. For this reason I have not taken the time to be very active in politics. I have been very active in Western Branch area civic leagues. I have served Miars Farm Civic League as treasurer and president. I am also active in my church, Aldersgate United Methodist. I have been active in the Churchland Jaycees as well as many business associations.
Party affiliation: Republican
Campaign themes:
The major needs of the 79th District are: In Portsmouth, to solve our growing problem with violent crime that has increased by 320 percent in the last 12 years. When Portsmouth is a safe place to do business again, we will be able to attract the jobs necessary to bring Portsmouth's unemployment numbers into line. In Chesapeake and Suffolk, we need to agree on how to solve the needs brought on by explosive growth. In the whole district we need to put standards into our schools so that our children will be prepared for their future.
How to reach: (804) 397-7979; P.O. Box 12, Portsmouth, Va. 23705; E-mail: DAN4VA(AT)aol.com ILLUSTRATION: Lionell Spruill Sr.
William S. ``Billy'' Moore Jr.
D.R. ``Dan'' Evans
Joseph S. Johnson
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