Delegate Albert Pollard (D-Lively)

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District 99: Counties of Caroline (part), King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, and Westmoreland [map]
Took Office February 2008
Next Election November 2011
Age 42
Website albertpollard.com
Fundraising $7,060 cash on hand (From VPAP)
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Copatroning Habits 58% of bills he copatroned were introduced by Republicans. Of all of the copatrons of his bills, 79% of them are Republicans. Of all of the copatrons of all of the bills that he also copatroned, 50% of them are Republicans.
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Bills Passed 36.8% in 2009
Bio

Pollard held the seat from 2000-2005 before stepping down and running (unsuccessfully) for state senate, though regained his seat after his replacement won election to the U.S. House of Representatives.

He holds a degree in urban planning from Virginia Commonwealth University. Pollard is married and has three young children.

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Recent Mentions on Blogs

Delegate Albert Pollard to Attorney General Cucinelli, climate ...

March 3, 2010
Delegate Albert Pollard joined sixteen Democratic General Assembly members at a press conference yesterday in the Capitol, urging Attorney General Ken Cucinelli to withdraw challenges to a federal decision on global warming, ...

Problems of Parallax: Philosophical Dysfunction

February 15, 2010
A (supposedly) very conservative delegate immediately suggested they talk to the federal government for funding, despite there being no federal nexus. Likewise, I am personally very wary of more federal intervention in our local school ... becomes dependent on the “hope” that the federal government continues to grow. At a minimum, such contradictions are maddening. At a deeper level, they reveal a dysfunction in our governing. Posted by Delegate Albert Pollard at 15.2.10 ...

25 one billionths of a meter.

February 10, 2010
Despite these tough economic times, Virginia's Micron Technology factory in Manassas has managed to find an edge. They are now the only plant in the world making 25 nanometer memory devices... that is 25 one billionths of a metre. ...

Problems of Parallax: NEWSFLASH FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: IF ...

February 9, 2010
Delegate Albert C. Pollard, Jr. Like all teenagers, I rarely had gas in my car. Once, I was driving and my father informed me the tank was on empty. I told him that, no, I had plenty of gas -- a good quarter tank left. ... call the toll- free USDA/FSIS Meat and Poultry Hotline at (888) 674-6854. Food safety specialists (both English and Spanish speaking) are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT on weekdays year-round. Posted by Delegate Albert Pollard at 9.2.10 ...

My Speech Against Mandatory Life Jacket Use In The Commonwealth

February 2, 2010
“It's not very often in this body that the argument for the piece of legislation is the same as the argument against a piece of legislation.” “The gentle lady stood up and said that this bill is just 'common sense.' Mr. ...

Recent Mentions in the Media

The Virginian-Pilot: Lawmakers kill bill that would have saved on furniture costs

February 26, 2010
Del. Albert Pollard Jr., D-Lancaster, the sponsor of HB1031, said agency directors shouldn't risk losing their jobs because they're trying to save money.

The Free Lance-Star: Pollard's truck tax bill dies in Senate

February 24, 2010
Pollard's truck tax bill dies in Senate--A Senate committee yesterday killed Del. Albert Pollard's bill to make bigger trucks eligible for car tax relief.and more »

From this Legislator’s Twitter Feed

February 20, 2010

AlbertPollard: Mariah said the Christmas cards are almost done.... #

February 13, 2010

AlbertPollard: Sarah Wells about a friend who has 2 older brothers... "I bet she always has a headache." #

February 5, 2010

AlbertPollard: We just found the snow shovel... In the tree house, where else? #

February 4, 2010

AlbertPollard: Twitter not popular among teens... #

February 2, 2010

AlbertPollard: Say a prayer - a bill of mine just died. RIP a good idea. #

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