David Bernard for Senate

My name is David Bernard and I am running to be the next State Senator for the 10th District, composed of part of Chesterfield County, part of Richmond City and all of Powhatan County.

While many of us enjoy a good life in Virginia, many others do not, and certain trends will make it even more difficult in the future, especially if we do not act and act soon.  Virginia’s economy has lost too much of its traditional industry, and current prosperity is very dependent on Federal spending in the state. Our way of life depends on huge inputs of finite and polluting sources of energy, yet our incumbent Senator, John Watkins, wants to open new sources of pollution in Virginia both off our coast and less than 80 miles from the southwestern edge of the 10th.

After 25 years of unacceptable results, we have begun yet another program to clean the Chesapeake Bay. Unfortunately, my opponent does little to improve the situation. In fact, he introduced a bill that forbids localities from keeping development out of certain conservation areas.

We need to put people back to work doing the things that need to be done.

• Buildings need to be built, rented, sold, and/or rebuilt. Our roads and bridges need to be repaired or replaced, and improved by adding a network of mass transit and safe pathways for walking and bikes.

• We can protect our water resources by holding polluters accountable. This can be done while keeping business prosperous. We can also provide better access for public recreation to Virginia waters.

• Next-generation products need to be designed and built in Virginia. Our inventors, engineers, and entrepreneurs need the incentives and support to implement the clean, efficient and renewable energy sources that other countries, and other states, are already working on.

• We should not be cutting the educational resources needed so all Virginians can contribute to and profit from this needed renaissance.

• Public safety is government’s first obligation. Police and firefighters and other public employees responsible for protecting the health and safety of Virginians must not be shortchanged.

• Taxpayer money should not be wasted. Government needs to perform its core functions well and efficiently. I have been careful with a dollar in my own business and life and will bring that same scrutiny to Virginia government operations.

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