You may have noticed these newsletters typically come to you on the weekend, so why is the Reaser Report coming to you on a Monday?! Charlie, my indispensable Chief of Staff, was traveling last week and I was busy seeing many of you face-to-face. So, here is your recap filled with legislative updates, events around the district, and a little too much pollen.
Look for Snail Mail from Me!
Please be on the lookout for an end-of-session letter from my office, which will be in many constituent mailboxes. This letter describes the 2025 legislative session, including my bills, key pieces of legislation, important budget items, important developments in state politics, and much more! Click the button below to view a digital version of our end-of-session letter.
We are so excited to share with you the progress we have made, and our plans for the future as we head into the rest of the year. If you have any questions regarding the letter or feedback for what you want included in my office’s correspondence, please email us at [email protected], and a member of my staff can help you. We value your input and look forward to hearing from you!
Mobile Office Hours – Dulles District
Our mobile office hours series continues as we head to the Dulles District! Mobile office hours have been taking place in each magisterial district within House District 27, as follows: Algonkian, Dulles, and Sterling. If you are interested in signing up for a slot, please click the image below or use the QR code to sign up. Also, be on the lookout for office hours opportunities in your area. Our next opportunity will be in the Sterling district.
Current Status of the State Budget
During the Reconvene Session at the beginning of April, the General Assembly deliberated on the Governor’s 205 amendments and eight line-item vetoes to the state budget. Overall, the General Assembly accepted 41 of the Governor’s budget amendments and rejected the other 164 without floor debate. If you are interested in what the Governor’s budget amendments were, you can click below to see a full list:
Currently, the Governor has until May 2, 2025 to sign or reject the budget bill. Approval means that the budget is set for the 2025-26 biennium, and rejection means that we will need to go into a special session to iron out any disagreements. We will continue to learn more about the Governor’s budget actions in the weeks to come. Please follow us on social media for real-time updates (@atoosareaser on all of the platforms).
Around the District
Shirdi Sai Mandir: Hindu Holi Festival
It was great to see so many of you at the Shirdi Sai Mandir Hindu Holi Festival!
Three Major Endorsements!
I am so excited to be endorsed by Mom’s Demand Action, Clean Virginia, and Freedom Virginia! These organizations work to make our community more affordable, safer, and cleaner!
BRAWS
It was a pleasure to come together with BRAWS to support women going through difficult times. Thank you for your service and advocacy in our community!
April Chandler for School Board Kick-Off Event
I was so happy to gather with many of you and my dear friend, April Chandler, to support her re-election to the Loudoun County School Board!
Loudoun County Office of Elections Open House
Thank you to everyone who came to the Loudoun County Office of Elections Open House! It was great to see so many people get connected with county government during this crucial election year!
ICYMI
Resources for Federal Workers
With the recent layoffs conducted by the presidential administration, many families in our community are in limbo regarding where they will find relief or new employment opportunities. My office has put together a resource list for Loudoun County, including state and local relief options for those who have been recently laid off. We will work to update this list with additional services as necessary. Click on the button below to view our page on Resources for Federal Workers.
Loudoun County Young Democrats
Are you a teen, college student, or young professional looking to make a difference in our community? Eager to get into the political process and meet like-minded people in Loudoun? You should join the Loudoun County Young Democrats! Loudoun County YDs is the youth auxiliary of the Loudoun County Democratic Committee and a part of the statewide Virginia Young Democrats. They hold youth-focused events discussing local, state, and national political topics, assist with campaigns in Loudoun and across Virginia, and work to amplify the voice of young people. If you are interested in joining, you can use the link below to learn more!
Commending and Memorial Resolution Requests
One of my greatest honors as a Delegate is being able to celebrate residents of HD-27 who have displayed local, state, or national distinction through resolutions. My office can put in commending and memorial resolutions during the primary legislative session or a special session. If you know someone or a community organization in the district that you think deserves special recognition, please fill out the form below, and a member of my team will reach out to speak about the request.
How My Office Can Help
Navigating state agencies can be confusing and difficult at times. As your delegate, I can help you communicate with state agencies such as the Virginia Employment Commission, Departments of Taxation, Social Services, Transportation, and more! I can also submit inquiries with those agencies on your behalf and help you engage with the state agency you need. There are limits to what I can do, however. For example, I am unable to expedite cases or force state agencies to favor your inquiry, provide legal advice or recommend a specific attorney, intervene with judicial issues, overturn decisions, or be involved with matters involving private businesses.
Whether you want to bring an issue to my attention, need my office’s assistance, or want to invite me to a community event, please reach out! If there is any way I can assist you, please let me know here: https://atoosareaser.com/help/
