THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, November 2, 1995 TAG: 9511020167
SECTION: SUFFOLK SUN PAGE: 08 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: ELECTIONS '95
LENGTH: Long : 218 lines
13TH DISTRICT
Johnny S. Joannou (D)
Born: April 22, 1940, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Education: Virginia Polytechnic Institute; T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond
Occupation: attorney
Political experience/community service:
1976-1983 - House of Delegates; 1984-1991 - Senate; 1992-present - Member of the State Board for Community Colleges; 1993-1995 - Chairman of the Virginia Advisory Board for Adult Education and Literacy
Party affiliation: Democrat
Campaign themes:
Education - properly approach the financial needs of all educational levels to ensure that our children can compete in the 21st century. We should address class size, discipline and get back to basics in education. We should also keep an open mind to new innovations that will enhance the quality of education for all our children.
Crime - We should build the prison cells (approximately 13,000) that have already been approved by the General Assembly. Punishment for all levels of crime should be swift, precise and just.
Economic Development and Jobs - Economic development and jobs are interrelated with education. We should take all reasonable and prudent measures to induce business and industry to relocate or establish themselves in Virginia. We should ensure a public-private partnership with business and industry in training and educating a workforce commensurate with the needs of business and industry.
How to reach: 709 Court St., Portsmouth, Va., 23704; (804) 399-1700
Frederick M. Quayle (R)
Born: Feb. 16, 1936, in Suffolk
Education: economics degree from the University of Virginia; T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond
Occupation: attorney
Political experience/community service:
Former chairman, Chesapeake Republican Party; chairman, Electoral Board; senator 13th District, 1992-present; community Cubmaster Pack 212 1989-1992; past PTA board member; Oasis Soup Kitchen through Trinity Episcopal Church; breakfast for AIDS patients through church; North Suffolk Rotary Club
Party affiliation: Republican
Campaign themes:
Return lottery proceeds to communities. Reduce public school class size in K-5. Energizing economic development (putting able-bodied people to work). Protecting services to senior citizens. Providing for nonpartisan selection of judges.
How to reach: 3808 Poplar Hill Road, Chesapeake, Va. 23321; (804) 483-9173 and (800) 742-8255
15th DISTRICT
Richard J. Holland (D)
Born: Aug. 12, 1925, in Windsor
Years living in district: 70
Education: University of Virginia; attended U.Va. School of Law; Stonier School of Banking, Rutgers University
Occupation: banker
Political experience/community service:
Past president, Windsor School PTA. Past president, Old Dominion Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Member of the Elon College Board of Trustees. Twenty-two years on the Windsor Town Council. Sixteen years in the state Senate
Party affiliation: Democrat
Campaign themes: I want to retain a favorable economic climate in the commonwealth and continue sound fiscal policies. I want to oversee the providing of important services, such as mental health and volunteer rescue and fire squads, to the citizens. I want to seek methods of crime prevention to cut back on criminal activity and to prevent juvenile crime.
How to reach: Farmer's Bank, 50 East Windsor Blvd., P.O. Box 285, Windsor, Va. 23487, (804) 242-6111
Jerry B. Flowers III (R)
Born: Sept. 6, 1953, Drewryville, Va.
Years living in district: 31
Education: associate degree, Ferrum College, 1973; B.A., University of Richmond, 1976
Occupation: president, First Home Mortgage Corp.
Political experience/community service: Served on the Virginia Real Estate Appraisers Board. Assistant campaign manager for the local chapter of the United Way. Coach for YMCA youth basketball. Member of the Manry Hunt Club
Party affiliation: Republican
Campaign themes: I want to reinvigorate the 15th Senatorial District. As the 21st century approaches, I recognize that Virginia's localities, not larger entities of government, must set priorities and implement programs that will help guide the commonwealth and the district in this rapidly changing world.
Jobs - I will act as a salesman for southside Virginia, not merely sit on the sidelines hoping that they see for themselves.
Education - I will fight for state efforts to level the disparity in educational spending between localities.
Welfare reform - I will fight for workfare, not welfare; for parental accountability, not government handouts.
Term limits - I will fight for a three-term limit for state senators and a five-term limit for delegates.
How to reach: Main office: 144C North Main St., Farmville, Va. 23901, (804) 392-7555; Franklin office: Middle Street, Franklin, Va. 23851, (804) 562-0825
18th DISTRICT
L. Louise Lucas (D)
Born: Jan. 22, 1944
Education: Bachelor's and master's degrees from Norfolk State University.
Occupation: Assistant professor/Federal Liaison, Norfolk State University
Political Experience/Community Service: State senator (the second African-American woman elected to serve in the Virginia Senate); secretary to the Democratic caucus; 1984-92 Portsmouth City Council (first African-American woman elected to that office); vice chairperson for a committee for the state Democratic Party. Chairman of the Virginia Municipal League's Human Development Policy Committee; former member of the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission
Party affiliation: Democrat
Campaign themes: Continued commitment to represent all the people of the 18th Senatorial District, and not just the two counties or cities. It is my belief that this district deserves a senator who can find common ground between its people, which will bring them together. I have, therefore, strengthened my resolve to ensuring that Virginia's educational system produces capable graduates who will be able to meet the demands of the 21st century. This commitment includes every level of public education, elementary and secondary, college and university, and every student, wherever they live and at every level they complete their education and enter the work force.
How to reach: 487-5705 (w); 487-3870 (h); 1120 Lakeview Drive, Portsmouth, Va. 23701.
F.M. ``Frank'' Slayton (R)
Born: Aug. 14, 1932
Education: Bachelor's degree, University of Virginia; U.Va. Law School
Occupation: Attorney
Political Experience/Community Service: 16 years a member of the House of Delegates; seven years Longwood College Board of Visitors; six years School Board of the City of South Boston; seven years Board of Youth and Family Services; 27 years Virginia National Guard (retired lieutenant colonel)
Party affiliation: Independent
Campaign themes: Lack of a voice for southside Virginia in the Senate of Virginia; the unfairness of the new Senate district; the indifference and poor performance of Senator Lucas; her opposition to returning the lottery money to the localities, which cost the city of Portsmouth $16 million over 5 years and the district lost over $36 million; I am against the interbasin transfer of water to Virginia Beach from Lake Gaston.
How to reach: (800) 828-5838; (804) 572-4983 (w); (804) 572-2245 (h)
P.O. Box 446, South Boston, Va. 24592
64TH DISTRICT
William K. Barlow (D)
Born: March 13, 1936
Education: Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Law school at the University of Virginia
Occupation: attorney
Political experience/community service: Served in the House of Delegates for two terms, since first being elected in 1991. Member of Smithfield Rotary Club, Smithfield Ruritan Club and Isle of Wight County-Smithfield Chamber of Commerce; past chairman of Isle of Wight School Board Selection Commission, former Little League baseball coach, former chairman of Isle of Wight County Democratic Committee, former chairman of Isle of Wight Cancer Crusade, Board of Directors of Obici Hospital in Suffolk and legal adviser to Isle of Wight County Rescue Squad
Party affiliation: Democrat
Campaign themes:
Education - I support keeping the promise the state made to its citizens for 100 percent of the lottery revenue to go toward education. In addition to proper funding for our public schools, I will continue to fight for safe schools, getting computers in the classrooms, reducing the student-teacher ratio and enforcing strong discipline.
Crime - I want to continue to work for further juvenile justice reform, which more strongly emphasizes the safety of citizens. Additionally, I want to ensure that we keep our local police departments funded adequately.
Economic Development and Jobs - The economy of Virginia is strong. We've had a balanced budget every year this century; we've remained one of the lowest tax states, both corporate and personal and two out of the last three years, we were ranked the best financially managed state in the nation. I believe all of this is crucial when it comes to enticing new industry to our state and expanding existing businesses. Creating jobs is directly related to the education of our youth. I believe in investing in our students as early as possible so they will be prepared with the necessary knowledge and skills to get good jobs upon graduation from high school or college.
How to reach: 302 Main St., Smithfield, Va., (804) 357-4314; delegate office phone, (804) 357-9720
Debra Quesinberry (R)
Born: Dec. 18, 1953
Education: Medical College of Virginia
Occupation: Clinical pharmacist, consultant for Trigon
Political experience/community service: House of Delegates candidate in 1993, Rotarian, member of American Business Women's Association, life member of Parents-Teachers Association, member of Virginia Pharmaceutical Association, Varina district chairman of the Henrico County Republican Committee, and former member of F.O.P. Ladies' Auxiliary
Party affiliation: Republican
Campaign themes: I support Gov. Allen's plan to provide adequate prison space for violent criminals and keep them off our streets through tougher sentencing. I support the governor's plan to promote economic growth and job creation by eliminating wasteful state spending and reducing excessive state taxes. We need to return lottery profits to the localities for education, law enforcement or tax relief. I support improving the quality of our children's education by promoting rigorous academic standards and safer schools. We need to eliminate the Democrats' practice of selecting judges behind closed doors, and instead, select judges, based on merit and qualification in public meetings.
How to reach: (804) 795-5914 or (804) 365-4237 ILLUSTRATION: Johhny S. Joannou
Frederick M. Quayle
Richard J. Holland
Jerry B. Flowers III
L.Louise Lucas
F.M. "Frank" Slayton
William K. Barlow
Debra Quesinberry
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