Virginia's 39th House District
The Right to Use Birth Control
In 2020, all Republicans in Virginia's General Assembly (with just two abstaining) voted against ensuring FDA-approved birth control couldn’t be considered abortion (HB552 Watts). This was even after it was made clear that FDA-approved birth control was “standard” birth control (pill, IUD, spermicides, barrier, sterilization, LARCs) and did NOT include emergency contraceptives (morning after pills.)
Women had introduced this bill every year since 2003. It was always killed in a small, special subcommittee controlled by the Republican majority. I'd thought they were protecting their members who didn’t want to vote against birth control and, yet, in 2020 they did! They believe – or are afraid to vote against those in their base who believe – that life begins at conception defined as the moment egg and sperm meet – not “the implantation of a fertilized egg in the womb” which happens a number of days later.
See Vivian's Views for the work I've done and am committed to do in the future with the economy, transportation, K-12, higher education, environment, crime, human services, community concerns, senior citizens, and other issues.
2019 was a very intense Session. The business of government was overlaid by (under construction)
Longstanding racial issues: Compelling Insight
Tax reform: What You Need to Know
Gerrymandering: Independent Commission
ERA: Fight to Get a Vote on ERA
I only have funds to send out one newsletter a year. Here's my 2019 Newsletter which gives you a fuller understanding of other major issues.
A huge part of my job is to help you in any way I can to solve problems you're having with issues from street repairs to state tax returns.
My aide, Aaron Yohai, and I stand ready to make sure that you get the help you need.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
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In Memory of D.C. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick
Delegate Watts receives Virginia Association of Counties Achievement Award
Fight to get ERA to Floor for a Full Vote - Del Carroll Foy
Stark Reality of Symbols to African Americans - Del. McQuinn