It’s all hands on deck as we move closer to Election Day! Our efforts to organize and mobilize members statewide are in full swing. Here are our latest updates:
New Virginia Majority Richmond Chapter
On October 16th, the Richmond chapters united leaders from several apartment complexes across the city to discuss creating a city-wide tenants association.
NVM member Kimberly Myris gave her testimony on the impact of rent hikes, evictions, and inadequate maintenance on working class residents and to urge the Richmond City Council to take action on our demands.
Richmond African American and Immigrant Justice Chapters
New Virginia Majority Loudoun Chapter
This month, members in Loudoun and Western Fairfax have been meeting with local county supervisors and school officials to present our demands for local housing vouchers and a free after school pilot program. Over 80 members attended community meetings in Herndon, Sterling, and Leesburg.
Members also attended a training on electoral organizing and are hard at work mobilizing their personal networks, calling friends and family to get out the vote in the 2024 Presidential Elections.
Loudoun County Members
New Virginia Majority Norfolk Chapter
The Norfolk Chapter hosted two Norfolk Vision Now forums this month.The first was about workforce and government accountability where attendees discussed the local economy, job opportunities, small businesses, and the need for a more transparent government.
The final forum was centered around education and public health. Participants addressed disparities in resources, services, and the crucial need to foster collaboration among schools, city officials, and communities to bridge gaps effectively.
Norfolk Vision Now Forums
Tenants and Workers United (TWU)
Fairfax County community leaders testified before the Consolidated Community Funding Advisory Committee (CCFAC), pushing for investments in: more legal support for people in eviction proceedings, regardless of immigration status; increased rent and utility relief; and more leased space for temporary emergency housing.
Community leaders from Alexandria City and Fairfax County met with Senator Adam Ebbin to share their concerns, personal testimonies, and immediate needs for affordable housing. Join our ongoing grassroots work for social justice in NOVA by signing up for our emails here.
Community Leaders Meet with Senator Adam Ebbin
Asian American Pacific Islander Civic Engagement Collaborative (ACE)
The ACE Collaborative and the DMV Drivers Alliance has been working with Delegate Srinivasan and his team to submit another bill in the 2025 General Assembly that addresses the poor working conditions of Uber and Lyft drivers in the state of Virginia.
Are you a ride-share driver and want to take action? Sign the petition to get involved.
New Virginia Majority Political Team
The political team has spent October getting out the vote and spreading the words on our endorsed candidates, from canvassing in our neighborhoods to working to get out the vote on college campuses. We're less than a week away from the November 5th General Election! To find all the information you need to cast your ballot including deadlines for mail-in ballots and early voting hours near you, visit voteva.us!
We will be canvassing and door knocking all the way up until the election. Get involved at mobilize.us/newvirginiamajority/.
Canvassing and NSU Summit
New Virginia Majority Policy Team
The Virginia General Assembly session convenes for 45 days on January 8, 2025. Through Bring-It-To-The-Table community listening sessions, NVM members identified the top issues that we need to tackle this legislative session, ranging from affordable housing, maternal infant health, community violence, restorative justice, mental health, and more. Stay tuned as we get ready to release our policy agenda for the new year!
NVM in the News
We’re driving change in our communities by amplifying key issues our communities care about. Check out our most recent news clips:
- Richmonders will pick one of these five people to be their next mayor - Radio IQ
- More support is needed in schools, says Latina youth leader - The Fulcrum
- Help with Affordable Housing in Herndon? - The Connection
- Tenants and advocates push for action on Richmond’s rental inspection program - Richmond Free Press
- ACT for Alexandria awards $38K to these organizations to fight systemic racism - ALXnow