Voter guide | Virginia lieutenant governor

WILLIAM T. “BILL” BOLLING

Republican

Residence Mechanicsville

Personal Born in Sistersville, W.Va.; age 52; married, two children.

Education Bachelor’s in political science, University of Charleston, 1979.

Occupation Lieutenant governor of Virginia since 2006; a vice president with Riggs, Counselman, Michaels & Downes, an independent insurance agency.

Experience Virginia Senate (4th District), 1996-2005; Hanover County Board of Supervisors, 1991-95.

Contact (804) 612-9122;
bill.bolling@billbolling.com; www.billbolling.com

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Why should citizens vote for you?

These are challenging times in Virginia, and to find solutions to the challenges we face we have to be led by leaders who have the experience to get the job done and the right vision for the future of our state. I have both.

I have served as lieutenant governor for the past four years. I served in the state Senate for 10 years before that. I have developed a record of working with Republicans and Democrats to get things done in Richmond. That’s the kind of leadership we need to find solutions to the challenges facing our state.

I also have the right vision for the future of Virginia, a vision that focuses on the things that matter most – creating jobs, restoring fiscal integrity to state government, and improving education, transportation and health care. You can read more about my “New Ideas For A Better Virginia” at www.BillBolling.com.

JODY M. WAGNER

Democrat

Residence Virginia Beach

Personal Born in Canton, Ohio; age 54 ; married, four children.

Education Bachelor’s degree, Northwestern University, 1977; law degree, Vanderbilt University School of Law, 1980.

Occupation Co-owner of Jody’s, an Oceanfront popcorn and confections shop.

Experience Virginia secretary of finance under Gov. Timothy M. Kaine, 2006-2008; state treasurer under Gov. Mark Warner, 2002-06.

Other Formerly an attorney with Kaufman & Canoles in Norfolk.

Contact (757) 325-9608; info@jodyforva.com; www.jodyforva.com

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Why should citizens vote for you?

As treasurer and secretary of finance, I worked across party lines to help balance the budget, maintain Virginia’s AAA credit rating and create nearly 200,000 new jobs, while making historic investments in education and job training. This work resulted in Virginia being named the “best state for business” and “best managed state.”

As a small-business owner in Virginia Beach, creating jobs will be my highest priority as lieutenant governor. I will continue to invest in public education to ensure our children are ready for the 21st century workforce.

Additionally, I’ll bring Democrats and Republicans together to find a bipartisan solution to our long-term transportation issues so that we can continue to grow the economy on the south side of Hampton Roads and make sure the port in Hampton Roads can be successful. Virginia needs a lieutenant governor who will put principles over politics and get the results our families need.