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Senator Dick Saslaw

Photo of Dick Saslaw
Party Democratic
District 35: Alexandria City (Part), Fairfax County (Part) [map]
Took Office January 1980
Next Election November 2011
Committees Commerce and Labor (Chair), Courts of Justice, Education and Health, Finance, Rules
Fundraising $954,413 raised for next election (VPAP)
Bills Passed 21.4% in 2007
Bio

Serves as the senate majority leader.

Recent Mentions on Blogs

BLACK VELVET BRUCE LI: King Saslaw Speaks

May 15, 2008
The incredible hubris of Dick Saslaw, as reported in the Shad Plank today, seems to know no bounds.  If the electorate doesn?t want a hike in the gas tax, that matters not to Dick Saslaw, who will work to impose one regardless of widespread public opposition.  You?d think Springfield voters elected him to be king from the sound of this, rather than as an unfortunate Senator who can?t seem manage to represent the interest of his constituents, rather than his own ego. (more?)...

The Shad Plank: It's not in Kaine's plan but the gas tax is on the table...

May 15, 2008
You just pumped some $3.60 cent gasoline this morning, and then you find out that Senate Majority Leader Richard "Dick" Saslaw, D-Fairfax, is ticked off that Gov. Timothy M. Kaine's transportation plan doesn't include higher gas taxes. This is another wrinkle in the runup to the special session on transportation, Senate Democrats - including Sen. Mamie Locke, D-Hampton - want some kind of gas tax as part of the statewide transportation plan. But that's not flying with Kaine and House Democrat...

The Sentinel: Response to Criticism

May 12, 2008
In response to criticism of actions in Champps at Sebastian SIH?s but spreading out in concentric rings: Let me preface by saying I was not in attendance. I know no more about any actions taken at Champps than anyone else not in attendance and I am slow to take the press corps? word for anything anymore. However, a little history may add some perspective to the specific incident referred to in the article Sebastian has cited. The Saslaw Dinners are named in "honor" of Dick Saslaw, the current...

www.nvdaily.com: Back to Richmond

May 12, 2008
Democratic Gov. Timothy M. Kaine made it official today, calling the legislature back to Richmond on June 23 for a special session on transportation. He also rolled out his own plan to hike taxes to the tune of about $800 million per year. Among the highlights, taken straight from the governor's press release: · Increases the existing statewide motor vehicles sales tax from 3% to 4% and dedicates all motor vehicle sales tax funds to maintenance; · Increases the statewide annual v...

Scott's Morning Brew: Senator Saslaw on how to make the police your friend?

May 10, 2008
Senator Dick Saslaw made this remark: ?What normal person walks around with a gun on your hip? Something?s wrong in your life? if you feel compelled to carry a gun as part of your daily routine, he said. -=SOURCE=- OH REALLY? As a police officer, I can assure you that there is nothing wrong in my life (to this level), but I do feel compelled to carry a weapon (gun) as part of my daily routine. What a moronic statement. Clearly thought all the way through? Sheeesh? I know I know Senator Sas...

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Recent Mentions in the Media

Burke Connection: Bulletin Board

May 15, 2008
Scheduled speakers include US Sen. Jim Webb, State Sen. Dick Saslaw and the four candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Congress in the district.

Fairfaxtimes.com: Lawmakers agree to disagree with Kaine

May 14, 2008
 - Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw (D), a major proponent of the gas tax, emphasized the mutable nature of the governor's plan in a released statement.

The Free Lance-Star: Kaine pitches highway program GOV. KAINE'S ROADS PLAN

May 13, 2008
... and has out-of-state drivers paying their fair share for the roads they use," said Senate Majority Leader Sen. Dick Saslaw, D-Fairfax, in the statement.

Burke Connection: Saslaw: The New Majority Leader

May 1, 2008
Northern Virginia Sen. Dick Saslaw (D-35) became majority leader after the Democrats gained control over the upper house of the General Assembly in 2008.

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Bills

Contact Dick Saslaw

District Office
P.O. Box 1856 Springfield, VA 22151-0856
703-978-0200

Richmond Office (during session)
P.O. Box 396
Richmond, Virginia 23218
804-698-7535

Room 613 of the General Assembly Building

E-Mail
district35@sov.state.va.us

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Aggregated Bill Poll Results

47 votes

Newest Comments

  • SJ208:
    James A. Bryan, PhD writes: The State Corporation Commission is as important now as it was when it was established in 1903, to provide regulation fo...
  • SB713:
    Rich writes: Finally, some common sense for road construction. This is the ultimate user fee. The more you drive the more you pay. I say bring it up to 10 cents a gallon.
  • SB729:
    Carson writes: Help us political newbs out here, where would this tax be applied? To the sale of vehicles? To the sale of gasoline? And...

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