Senator Barker and Delegate Paul Nichols will hold a town hall meeting on November 15^th at 11:30am at Woodbridge High School in Room 1309. The Prince William legislators want to hear from residents about issues important to them and their suggestions for legislation to be considered in the 2009 legislative session.

Paul and George also will discuss issues relevant to the upcoming General Assembly session, including transportation, education and implications of the budget shortfall. They will answer questions and provide information about the legislation they plan to sponsor.

Elected in 2007, Senator Barker and Delegate Nichols are striving to live up to the standards of the people they represent. “I am always eager to hear from my constituents,” says Delegate Nichols, “Their insights and feedback are integral to the policy making process.” During the 2008 legislative session, both legislators worked closely with Prince William residents and County officials to address local priorities. Together they have worked to tackle issues such as congestion on our roadways, overcrowding in our schools, and financing capital projects.

George and Paul have gone door to door in the community this year to hear voters’ concerns first-hand. They have benefitted greatly from the perspectives shared with them and have enjoyed the conversations they have had with voters in a year in which they are not running for office. “By maintaining an open dialogue with my constituents I am able to better understand the concerns and needs of the community. Town hall meetings are an important way to facilitate these discussions” explains Senator Barker.

To learn more about Delegate Nichols, visit his website at delegatenichols.com.